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  7. EN 16931

Reference

EN 16931

European standard defining the semantic data model for e-invoices.

Explanation#

Defines which business terms (BT) and groups (BG) an EN 16931 compliant invoice can carry.

National implementations can add constraints (CIUS) and extension rules.

This article treats EN 16931 as a practical reference, not just a navigation page. It explains the term or workflow in context, shows why it matters for European e-invoicing, and connects the topic to invoice creation, validation, routing, archiving, and ERP implementation decisions.

Related resources#

Related resources connects EN 16931 with the next useful reference pages and tools. These links are included to support a complete workflow, from understanding DIN EN 16931-1 guide to validating or converting the invoice file.

DIN EN 16931-1 guide

Related terms#

Related terms connects EN 16931 with the next useful reference pages and tools. These links are included to support a complete workflow, from understanding CIUS, XRechnung and PEPPOL BIS to validating or converting the invoice file.

CIUS

Country or sector specific usage specification that constrains EN 16931.

XRechnung

German e-invoicing specification for the public sector based on EN 16931.

PEPPOL BIS

Business Interoperability Specifications defining document rules (commonly BIS 3.0 for invoices).

Business Term (BT)

A standardized data element in EN 16931 (e.g., invoice number, VAT ID).

Business Group (BG)

A logical group of business terms in EN 16931 (e.g., seller info, totals).

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