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Glossary

In this A-Z, we have put together a list of all the main e‑invoicing keywords with brief explanations.

  • Access-Points (Peppol)

    Access-Points (Peppol)

    Peppol Access Points connect users to the Peppol network, enabling them to exchange electronic documents such as e-invoices. As an invoice sender you have three possible options: use an Access Point of a Peppol service provider; use the Access Point of the federal administration; or set up and run your own Access Point.

  • Attachments

    Attachments

    Files and supporting documents can be added to the invoice. They must be embedded in the invoice data file. The maximum size of an invoice depends on the transmission method (input channel) selected. Concerning this, please refer to the terms of use of the portal in question. Documents having the following file types may be embedded: “png”, “pdf”, “jpg”, “jpeg”, “xlsx”, “ods” and “csv”, as well as the file type “xml” if using the XRechnung extension. Attachments may not contain any active content such as macros.

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