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EU publishes new
eInvoicing Country Factsheets 2025

In July 2025, the European Commission published the revised eInvoicing Country Factsheets. With this, the EU aims to create a central source of information for all stakeholders in European electronic invoicing.

 

The new country overviews clearly show how far digitization of invoicing has already progressed in Europe—and how complex and varied the requirements are in individual countries. The fact sheets are being published in the context of far-reaching regulatory changes, most notably the gradual introduction of mandatory electronic invoices (e-invoices) in the B2G and B2B sectors.

 

The importance of fact sheets for the EU internal market

The new Country Factsheets are not merely an update of the existing collection of information, in line with the EU's vision. Rather, they are intended to provide, for the first time, a complete and detailed overview of the legal and technical framework in all 27 EU Member States and several other European countries.

Each fact sheet highlights not only the current national implementation of the eInvoicing Directive 2014/55/EU, but also the specific features and future plans of each country. The focus is particularly on the mandatory use of eInvoices in business transactions.

"For eInvoices within the meaning of Section 14 (1) sentences 3 and 6 of the German VAT Act (UStG), it is sufficient to retain only the structured part and to comply with the requirements of this letter. The human-readable data part of a hybrid eInvoice (e.g., the PDF part of a ZUGFeRD invoice) only needs to be retained if it contains additional or deviating information that is relevant for taxation (e.g., accounting notes)."

What's new in the 2025 fact sheets?

Compared to previous years, the fact sheets have been fundamentally restructured. Particularly noteworthy is the clear division into a summary overview (“Quick Insights”) and a forward-looking section on the planned next steps (“Next Steps”).

In addition, the scope of information has been expanded: In addition to the public sector (B2G), the focus is now also on B2B and B2C processes.

The topics covered in the fact sheets:

  • Real-time VAT reporting,
  • sustainability requirements, and
  • the role of national and international platforms (e.g., Peppol)

are being consistently considered in every country for the first time.

Where possible, the information in the fact sheets has been confirmed by the respective national authorities. This provides additional certainty and relevance.

What specific information do the fact sheets provide?

The new eInvoicing fact sheets cover the following core areas for each country:

  • Legal framework and status of implementation of the EU Directive
  • Status of e-invoicing requirements in the B2G, B2B, and B2C segments
  • Technical standards, formats used (e.g., EN 16931, CIUS), and platforms (such as Peppol)
  • Special requirements, such as real-time VAT reporting or sustainability
  • Information on relevant national contact points, systems, and providers
  • Summary assessments of current developments and planned legislative changes

This comprehensive documentation is intended to help European companies set the right priorities when digitizing their invoicing processes.

With the publication of the new eInvoicing Country Factsheets, the EU Commission is finally attempting to shed some more light and provide guidance on the dynamic environment surrounding digital invoicing. The relatively clear structure, significantly expanded information content, and emphasis on future development steps make the factsheets a welcome tool for anyone who is heavily involved in the digitization of business processes.

    How do you keep track of everything? With TRAFFIQX®!

    The new country fact sheets are an important tool for keeping track of the diverse national requirements for electronic invoices. However, for companies with business relationships in several countries, it is hardly practical to study all the fact sheets regularly themselves and actively track every regulatory change.

    This is where TRAFFIQX comes in as a powerful and established eInvoicing platform: The TRAFFIQX® network continuously monitors all relevant regulatory developments in the EU and consistently ensures the necessary integration into existing services.

    Your advantage: As a network participant, you don't have to work your way through almost 30 fact sheets and constantly changing legal requirements. Instead, you can rest assured that your processes and interfaces always comply with the latest national and European requirements – both technically and legally.

    This is a considerable advantage, especially for medium-sized companies, internationally active organizations, and service providers: TRAFFIQX® enables electronic invoices to be exchanged securely, legally compliant, and efficiently across national borders without having to tie up internal resources for monitoring complex legal developments. The platform works with certified partners and also offers comprehensive support for the integration, migration, and optimization of eInvoicing processes.

    What are you waiting for?

    If you want to stay up to date with European e-invoicing without having to wade through national details, TRAFFIQX® is your reliable partner for security, compliance, and technical future-proofing from a single source.

    Want to learn more? Schedule a free consultation with our expert Lars Becher, Key Account Manager and Subject Matter Expert for eInvoicing and CTC in the TRAFFIQX® network.
    Call him at: +49 (0)6359 - 9 37 90