How can I receive e-invoices with Qonto in Germany?

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Discover the future of accounting with Qonto: Benefit from automated, secure invoice processing, improved traceability and data quality, as well as faster payment processing and simplified tax compliance.

🚀 New: Receive e-invoices with Qonto in ZUGFeRD and XRechnung format
– for even more efficient business transactions!

Qonto helps your business meet new regulations and effectively integrate e-invoicing into business processes.

The e-invoicing feature is available to all Qonto customers in Germany regardless of the pricing plan.

Am I affected by the introduction of e-invoicing?

From January 1, 2025, all German companies are required to be able to receive electronic invoices for business transactions over €250 from their suppliers. This regulation applies to all companies based in Germany.

What is an e-invoice?

An e-invoice is an electronic invoice in a structured data format that facilitates transmission and processing; for more information, see here.

How does e-invoicing work at Qonto?

Import your supplier invoices in e-invoice format into the Qonto app quickly using one of our integrations, as an upload, via email (forwarding), or as a bulk import.

 
You can easily identify which of your invoices have been recognized as proper e-invoices by the plug symbol.
 
 
Qonto offers a compliant e-invoicing solution for you. Currently, our platform ensures
  • the receipt of structured e-invoices in the XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats
  • automatic processing of invoice data with efficient data extraction
  • GoBD-compliant and secure storage of e-invoices

Can I also create e-invoices with Qonto?

E-invoicing is introduced to you at Qonto in two steps - receipt & creation. While receipt is already possible, the creation of e-invoices will be available to you in 2025. But don't worry! Creating e-invoices is not mandatory for you until 2025, there is a legal transition period until 2028.

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