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DATEV is one of Europe’s leading software and IT service providers. More than 2.8 million companies of all sizes, public institutions, and organizations benefit from our services and expertise—either through our approximately 40,000 cooperative members or via direct collaboration.
As a powerful software partner, DATEV supports future-proof e-invoicing processes. Our comprehensive portfolio covers every business need in electronic invoice exchange—from standardized requirements to complex special cases.
Services at a glance:
For typical inbound and outbound requirements, the DATEV e-invoicing platform forms a central component of our portfolio. Through established networks such as TRAFFIQX® and PEPPOL, it enables the secure and efficient exchange of structured invoices—including preparation for future regulatory reporting systems.
Companies with high monthly transaction volumes, international invoicing needs, and/or specific IT and process requirements benefit from the scalable DATEV SmartTransfer solution.
Regardless of your specific needs, we support you end-to-end:
- Analysis and optimization of existing invoicing processes
- Implementation of legally compliant e-invoicing procedures
- Integration into existing ERP, DMS, and financial accounting systems
- Automated validation, verification, and approval workflows
- Receipt, processing, and audit-proof archiving of structured incoming invoices
- Creation, delivery, and documentation of outgoing invoices
- Support for relevant standards such as XRechnung and ZUGFeRD in accordance with EN 16931
Success story with fleur-ami and DATEV:
“The e-invoice is a real booster for our digital accounting!”
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Industry: Furniture, interiors, decoration
The right provider for you?
From SMEs to global enterprises – DATEV delivers scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions for digital invoicing processes.
Data & Facts
- Leading software provider for tax advisors, legal professionals, and businesses
- Over 60 years of experience in digitizing financial processes
- Cooperatively organized, with around 40,000 members and more than 850,000 software customers
- More than 9,000 employees
- Over €1 billion in annual revenue
- Highly secure data centers in Germany, certified to ISO/IEC 27001
- Proven stability for your invoicing and accounting processes:
65 million incoming and 14 million outgoing e-invoices in 2025 – securely processed with DATEV software
For over 60 years, DATEV has been providing its customers with a reliable foundation for efficient, legally compliant, and future-proof business processes. Data protection, data security, and tax compliance are at the core of this.
Memberships related to electronic invoicing:
- German Association for Electronic Invoicing (VeR)
- Forum for Electronic Invoicing Germany (FeRD)
- German Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media (BITKOM)
- DIGITALEUROPE – the European association representing the digital economy
