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Markdown exportZUGFeRD Profiles
Understand what each ZUGFeRD/Factur-X profile contains and which compliance requirements it best fits.
When to use the profile overview
Use the profile overview when you already know you need ZUGFeRD or Factur-X, but still have to choose how much structured detail the recipient process requires. The main decision is not “PDF or XML”; it is which profile keeps the workflow interoperable.
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
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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.
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Start with the profile that matches your recipient and automation depth, then validate against the expected profile rules.