Clear definitions for common e-invoicing terminology used across XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, UBL/CII and PEPPOL.
Certified provider that sends/receives PEPPOL documents on your behalf.
Discounts (allowances) or surcharges (charges) applied to a line or document total.
Bank Identifier Code (SWIFT) used to identify banks in international payments.
A logical group of business terms in EN 16931 (e.g., seller info, totals).
A standardized data element in EN 16931 (e.g., invoice number, VAT ID).
UN/CEFACT Cross Industry Invoice: an XML syntax used for e-invoices.
Country or sector specific usage specification that constrains EN 16931.
A predefined set of allowed codes/values (e.g., VAT category, payment means).
Identifier linking an invoice to a contract or framework agreement.
Document that reduces or cancels a previously issued invoice amount.
Link from an invoice to another document (order, contract, prior invoice).
Digital reporting of transaction data to tax authorities, often alongside e-invoicing.
European standard defining the semantic data model for e-invoices.
French hybrid e-invoice format, aligned with ZUGFeRD and EN 16931 profiles.
International Bank Account Number used for bank transfers.
A single billed item/service line including quantity, price, and tax details.
Code indicating the document type (invoice, credit note, etc.).
German coordination body; commonly refers to the BR-DE validation rules/validator for XRechnung.
German routing ID required for many public sector recipients (B2G).
Identifier used in PEPPOL to address a sender/receiver (e.g., with a scheme).
Code describing how an invoice is paid (e.g., bank transfer, card, cash).
PDF archival standard allowing embedded files (used for ZUGFeRD/Factur-X).
A network and specifications for exchanging e-procurement documents, including e-invoices.
Business Interoperability Specifications defining document rules (commonly BIS 3.0 for invoices).
Buyer-issued document ordering goods/services, often referenced by an invoice.
Payment method where invoice includes a QR code containing payment details.
Reporting transaction data shortly after issuance, often mandated by tax regimes.
VAT mechanism where the buyer accounts for VAT instead of the seller.
Service Metadata Locator used to find which SMP is responsible for a participant.
Service Metadata Publisher used to publish recipient capabilities in PEPPOL.
Classification of tax treatment (e.g., standard, exempt, zero-rated).
Universal Business Language: an XML library for standard business documents.
Standard code describing the unit of measure (e.g., piece, hour, kilogram).
Process of checking an e-invoice against syntax rules and business rules.
Tax identifier used for VAT reporting and cross-border trade in the EU.
VAT in the Digital Age: EU initiative driving e-invoicing and digital reporting requirements.
Text-based markup format used to represent structured data in many e-invoice syntaxes.
A formal definition of allowed XML structure and data types.
German e-invoicing specification for the public sector based on EN 16931.
Hybrid e-invoice format: a human-readable PDF with embedded XML.