#InvoiceOctober: Everything you need to know about mandatory e-invoicing
The electronic invoice is here to stay. It has been mandatory for companies in Germany since 2025, and the digitalization of invoicing processes is also progressing in Austria and Switzerland.
But what does this mean in concrete terms? What opportunities does the changeover offer? And how can e-invoicing be implemented efficiently with SAP Business One? In this article, we show you how to optimally prepare your company and why an early switchover is worthwhile.
What is an e-bill?
An electronic invoice is much more than a PDF file sent by email.
It consists of structured, machine-readable data (e.g. in XML format) that can be processed automatically.
- Structured data enables seamless, automated further processing.
- Transmission takes place electronically, without media discontinuity.
- Authenticity of origin and integrity of the contents are guaranteed.
The current common formats are XRechnung and ZUGFeRD – both fulfill the legal requirements for B2G and B2B invoices.
The DACH comparison
Germany
Mandatory for all B2G & B2B companies
Austria
Mandatory for all B2G companies, not mandatory for B2B
Switzerland
Mandatory for all B2G companies from CHF 5,000, not mandatory for B2B
E-invoicing in SAP Business One
E-invoicing can be mapped directly in SAP Business One – from the creation and dispatch to the processing of incoming invoices.
- The e-invoice is generated in a structured format (e.g. XRechnung or ZUGFeRD).
- It is sent directly from SAP Business One via an integrated interface or an add-on.
- Incoming invoices are automatically recognized, checked and posted.
- All data is archived in an audit-proof manner - completely digitally and paperless.
E-invoicing with ANG Digital Invoice
- Directly in SAP Business One: create, receive and process e-invoices - without media discontinuity.
- Seamless import & export: invoices are automatically saved and processed in the system.
- Automated document check: price and quantity deviations are detected.
- Future-proof & compliant: Compatible with the Peppol network and country-specific requirements.
