What is a ZUGFeRD invoice?
ZUGFeRD is a hybrid invoice format that combines a human-readable PDF with embedded structured XML data. It allows both manual review and automated processing of the same invoice file.
This page creates ZUGFeRD hybrid invoices for German B2B workflows.
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ZUGFeRD is a hybrid invoice format that combines a human-readable PDF with embedded structured XML data. It allows both manual review and automated processing of the same invoice file.
We support ZUGFeRD 2.3.2 for EN 16931-oriented hybrid invoices. Validation checks the required data before the PDF/A-3 with embedded XML is generated.
Start with the recipient requirement. Use EN 16931 for standard full semantic invoices, choose EXTENDED when the recipient or invoice complexity requires the superset profile, and only use lighter profiles when your trading partner explicitly accepts them.
Yes! ZUGFeRD invoices appear as normal PDFs in any PDF reader. The embedded XML data is only accessed by specialized accounting software when needed.
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