E-invoicing obligation check (Germany)
From when must your business send and receive e-invoices? Four questions, a clear timeline.
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Exceptions: invoices up to €250 (small-amount invoices), tickets, sales to consumers and, for now, cross-border sales.
A quick orientation, not tax or legal advice. Rules as of 2026; check your case with your tax adviser.
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