Reference
ZUGFeRD Profiles
Understand what each ZUGFeRD/Factur-X profile contains and which compliance requirements it best fits.
This article treats ZUGFeRD Profiles 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.
Choose a profile
Start from recipient requirements: do they need full line detail, EN 16931 semantics only, or a lightweight PDF/A payload? When in doubt, prefer EN 16931 or EXTENDED for audited B2B flows.
Minimal structured data
MINIMUM or BASIC WL when only header-level totals or lightweight metadata is required.
Standard B2B invoices
BASIC or EN 16931 when line items, taxes, and parties must validate end-to-end.
Sector-specific or rich data
EXTENDED when you must carry extra identifiers, allowances, or process fields beyond core EN 16931.
Quick actions
Open profile
Open profile connects ZUGFeRD Profiles with the next useful reference pages and tools. These links are included to support a complete workflow, from understanding MINIMUM, BASIC WL and BASIC to validating or converting the invoice file.
MINIMUM
UpdatedThe MINIMUM profile is a lightweight ZUGFeRD profile with a reduced set of structured invoice data embedded in a PDF.
BASIC WL
UpdatedBASIC WL (“without lines”) focuses on header-level totals and parties, without structured line item details.
BASIC
UpdatedThe BASIC profile provides structured line items and totals for simple automation scenarios.
EN 16931
UpdatedThe EN 16931 profile is designed to be compatible with the European semantic model for e-invoices and is commonly required for compliance.
EXTENDED
UpdatedThe EXTENDED profile provides additional data elements for sector-specific or advanced processes beyond the core EN 16931 model.