In Germany, it is mandatory to include the buyer's address on an invoice according to GoBD and tax regulations.
In Germany, it is mandatory to include the buyer's address on an invoice according to GoBD and tax regulations.
This rule ensures tax authorities can identify the invoice recipient and verify the business transaction. Missing buyer address information can lead to rejected invoices during tax audits.
Add the complete buyer's address including street, postal code, city, and country to the invoice.
<cac:AccountingCustomerParty>
<cac:Party>
<cac:PostalAddress>
<cbc:StreetName>Musterstraße 123</cbc:StreetName>
<cbc:CityName>Musterstadt</cbc:CityName>
<cbc:PostalZone>12345</cbc:PostalZone>
<cac:Country>
<cbc:IdentificationCode>DE</cbc:IdentificationCode>
</cac:Country>
</cac:PostalAddress>
</cac:Party>
</cac:AccountingCustomerParty>
<cac:AccountingCustomerParty>
<cac:Party>
<!-- Missing PostalAddress element -->
</cac:Party>
</cac:AccountingCustomerParty>
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