E-Rechnung guide — XRechnung & ZUGFeRD in practice

Learn how German e-invoices differ from PDF invoices and how to validate structured files in the browser.

German buyers increasingly require machine-readable invoices. This guide explains when XRechnung or ZUGFeRD is needed, how Tentaco’s E-Rechnung hub helps you open and validate files, and which landing pages to use next.

It is a technical workflow overview — not tax or legal advice. Always follow your recipient’s portal rules.

Étapes

Confirm whether your buyer needs XRechnung XML, ZUGFeRD hybrid, or still accepts a classic PDF.
Open the E-Rechnung hub and pick validate or template modes in E-Rechnung Studio.
Run browser validation and fix Schematron-style errors before portal upload.
Keep the accepted file and any validation notes under your retention policy.

Try it here

Interactive preview — runs in your browser.

Ouvrir dans le studio

Continuez dans l'espace de travail immersif : votre mode guide s'ouvre dans la barre latérale.

E-Invoice Studio

Essayez l'atterrissage de l'outil

Guides associés

Invoice template — create PDF invoices free