Germany's mandatory e-invoicing regime for B2B transactions began on 1 January 2025. All businesses must now be capable of receiving EN 16931 compliant e-invoices, with full sending requirements phased in through 2028.

The Council of the European Union officially adopted the ViDA legislative package on 11 March 2025, removing legal barriers for member states to mandate e-invoicing and introducing harmonized rules for digital reporting across the EU.