Documents

You can download detailed information about electronic invoicing in the federal administration here.

General information about electronic invoicing in the federal administration

01 The federal invoice submission portal PDF, 195 KB

This flyer offers brief information on the overall process of submitting electronic invoices to the federal administration.

02 Five steps to sending an electronic invoice PDF, 404 KB

This document provides brief information on how to send an e-invoice to the federal administration.

03 Guidelines on using Peppol to submit invoices to the federal administration PDF, 259 KB

This document explains the Peppol transmission method and how to use it with the OZG-RE portal.

04 Information for invoice issuers PDF, 370 KB

This brochure provides detailed information on electronic invoicing with the federal administration.

05 Seven tips for problem-free electronic invoicing with the federal administration PDF, 237 KB

This article offers tips for avoiding problems in electronic invoicing with the federal administration.

OZG-RE documents

06 Operating guide for the OZG-RE web interface External link

This operating guide is intended to familiarise suppliers and service providers with the OZG-RE web interface. The various steps involved in preparing an electronic invoice are explained using screenshots of the English-language version of the OZG-RE web interface.

07 Terms of use for the Online Access Act-compliant Invoice Submission Portal External link

You can download the current terms of use for the Online Access Act-compliant Invoice Submission Portal (OZG-RE) here.

08 Overview of the organisations of the indirect federal administration which are linked to the OZG-RE External link

This list tells you which organisations of the federal administration are linked to the OZG-RE (page available in German only).

Laws and ordinances

Timeline of e-invoicing legislation in Germany PDF, 574 KB

The following timeline provides an overview of standards and implementation dates in connection with the legislation establishing e-invoicing in Germany.

Ordinance on Electronic Invoicing in Federal Public Procurement (E-RechV) PDF, 46 KB

Ordinance on Electronic Invoicing in Federal Public Procurement of 13 October 2017 (in German only).

Act to Implement Directive 2014/55/EU in Germany External link

Act to Implement Directive 2014/55/EU in Germany ( E-Rechnungsgesetz) of 04 April 2017 (in German only).

Directive 2014/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council PDF, 366 KB

Directive 2014/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on electronic invoicing in public procurement.

Tax Simplification Act of 2011 External link

The Tax Simplification Act of 2022 ( Steuervereinfachungsgesetz 2011, StVereinfG, in German only).

Council Directive 2010/45/EU amending Directive 2006/112/EC External link

Council Directive 2010/45/EU of 13 July 2010 amending Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax as regards the rules on invoicing.

Here you will find information on e‑invoicing in the federal administration.