Despite more than 51 million e-bills in the first half of 2026, the share of the total volume is still low, warns the IT service provider
Datev calls for more speed in e-bill before mandatory from 2027
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Although more than 51 million e-bills were run via datev systems in the first half of 2026, after a good 64 million in the full year 2025. “Our gratifying growth rates must not hide the fact that this is still a small share of the total billing revenue,” Mayr said. By 1 January 2025, companies in Germany must be able to receive structured e-invoices – not just electronic invoices sent in PDF format, for example. By 2028 at the latest, this applies to all invoices in commercial transactions.
Furthermore, The customer base has increased by more than 80,000 since the start of the year to more than one million. Datev is the market leader in offering software for tax consultants in Germany. “Digital billing data can be checked more easily and discrepancies can be detected faster.” When the e-bill obligation takes effect Since 1.
In addition, For certain companies, the issuance of e-bills from 2027 is mandatory. A leading IT service provider is disillusioned with the current implementation.
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Although more than 51 million e-bills were run via datev systems in the first half of 2026, after a good 64 million in the full year 2025. “Our gratifying growth rates must not hide the fact that this is still a small share of the total billing revenue,” Mayr said.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesBy 1 January 2025, companies in Germany must be able to receive structured e-invoices – not just electronic invoices sent in PDF format, for example.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesBy 2028 at the latest, this applies to all invoices in commercial transactions.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesThe customer base has increased by more than 80,000 since the start of the year to more than one million.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesDatev is the market leader in offering software for tax consultants in Germany.
reliability moderate2/3 sources“Digital billing data can be checked more easily and discrepancies can be detected faster.” When the e-bill obligation takes effect Since 1.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesFor certain companies, the issuance of e-bills from 2027 is mandatory.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesA leading IT service provider is disillusioned with the current implementation
reliability moderate2/2 sources
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