E-invoicing
E-invoicing for Microsoft Dynamics: AX 2009, AX 2012 and D365 F&O
From 2027 most companies in Germany must send e-invoices. With Hive BDC your Dynamics system produces XRechnung and ZUGFeRD, AX 2009 and AX 2012 included, without an upgrade.
Your system
Choose your Dynamics version. Each page explains how the e-invoice is produced there and what you need for it.
Dynamics AX 2012
E-invoicing for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
German e-invoices from Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 without an upgrade: XRechnung 3.0.2 and ZUGFeRD 2.5.2, checked against EN 16931, sent by mail. User guide included.
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E-invoicing for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
German e-invoices from Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009: XRechnung 3.0.2 and ZUGFeRD 2.5.2, checked against EN 16931, built from the PDFs AX 2009 prints. No upgrade.
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E-invoicing for Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
German e-invoices from Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations: XRechnung 3.0.2 and ZUGFeRD 2.5.2 with Hive BDC, checked against EN 16931, sent by mail, filed in your DMS.
Learn moreThe e-invoicing obligation in Germany
1 January 2025
Every company must be able to receive e-invoices.
1 January 2027
Companies with more than 800,000 EUR prior-year turnover must send e-invoices.
1 January 2028
All companies must send e-invoices for domestic B2B business.
Public-sector buyers already require XRechnung with a Leitweg-ID today. Exempt are, among others, small-amount invoices up to 250 EUR.
The formats
XRechnung 3.0.2
XML in the CII syntax under EN 16931, for public-sector buyers and every recipient who processes XML.
ZUGFeRD 2.5.2 / Factur-X 1.09.2
PDF/A-3 with the XRechnung XML embedded: readable for people, machine-readable for software.
Checked before sending
Every invoice runs through the EN 16931 and XRechnung business rules; findings are logged with their rule ID.
Frequently asked questions
Is a PDF invoice sent by mail an e-invoice?
No. An e-invoice is a structured format under EN 16931 that software can read, such as XRechnung or ZUGFeRD. A plain PDF counts as an "other invoice" and is only allowed for domestic B2B invoices during the transition period.
From when do I have to send e-invoices in Germany?
From 1 January 2027 if your prior-year turnover was above 800,000 EUR. From 1 January 2028 the obligation applies to all companies for domestic B2B invoices. You have had to be able to receive e-invoices since 1 January 2025.
XRechnung or ZUGFeRD: what is the difference?
XRechnung is a pure XML file, required by public-sector buyers. ZUGFeRD is a PDF with the same data embedded as XML: people read the PDF, software reads the XML. Hive BDC produces both; you choose per customer which format they receive.
What applies to invoices to public authorities?
Public-sector buyers require XRechnung with a Leitweg-ID, the federal government since 27 November 2020. In Hive BDC the Leitweg-ID comes from the ERP into the invoice as the buyer reference (BT-10).
Which invoices are exempt?
Among others, small-amount invoices up to 250 EUR and travel tickets. All other domestic B2B invoices fall under the obligation according to the dates above.
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