ZUGFeRD and XRechnung
We support you in implementing the e-invoicing obligation — from technical integration to audit-proof archiving.
Our services
- Format consulting — setting up common e-invoice formats such as XRechnung and ZUGFeRD
- System integration — connection to your existing accounting software
- Archiving — legally compliant, GoBD-compliant retention of your invoices
What ZUGFeRD and XRechnung mean
ZUGFeRD and XRechnung are the two common standards for electronic invoicing in Germany. A ZUGFeRD invoice combines a human-readable PDF view with structured, machine-readable data in the background, so the invoice can be opened in the classic way as well as read automatically into accounting systems. XRechnung, by contrast, is a purely structured, XML-based format without a visual representation, which is mandatory above all in business with public-sector clients.
Both formats pursue the same goal: invoices should be transferable directly from one system to another without media breaks, that is, without manual retyping or re-entry. This considerably reduces sources of error, speeds up invoice processing on both sides and facilitates automated further processing in accounting.
How we guide the changeover
Every changeover starts with an assessment of your current invoicing processes and the accounting software in use. On this basis we advise you which format — ZUGFeRD, XRechnung or both in parallel — makes the most sense for your company and your business partners.
We then take care of the technical setup: we connect the appropriate modules or interfaces to your existing accounting or ERP software, set up the automatic creation of electronic invoices and test the entire process thoroughly before it goes live. We make sure your familiar workflows have to change as little as possible.
The receipt of electronic invoices from suppliers and business partners is also set up if required, so that incoming ZUGFeRD and XRechnung invoices can be read automatically and transferred into your accounting instead of being entered manually.
What Tucana does for your electronic invoicing
We make sure your invoicing not only meets current legal requirements but is also integrated into your daily work as efficiently as possible. In addition to the technical setup, we also train your employees in the use of the new formats on request and are personally available at any time for questions.
Since legal requirements for electronic invoicing keep evolving, we keep an eye on current changes and adapt your systems in good time when necessary. This way you can rely on your invoicing remaining legally compliant, efficient and future-proof in the long term.