ZUGFeRD 2.3 english
Info package ZUGFeRD 2.3 from 18.09.2024
The info package for ZUGFeRD 2.3 is now available to download free of charge: In the new version of ZUGFeRD, important elements are added to the EXTENDED profile to improve interoperability with the French B2B e-invoicing obligation.
Important: Version 2.3 changes the validation of the EXTENDED profile. In version 2.3, rounding inaccuracies are permitted to a certain extend in the EXTENDED profile, but not in all prior versions. It is strongly recommended for users of ZUGFeRD EXTENDED to update to the current version.
ZUGFeRD 2.3 and Factur-X 1.0 are fully compatible and technically identical formats that have been using the Factur-X identifier together since March 24, 2020. Both formats are generally suitable for the exchange of invoices between companies, public administration and consumers.
In the hybrid version, the ZUGFeRD invoice format contains the structured invoice data in a PDF/A-3 file, which forms the visible component of the invoice. The structured XML invoice data can be read and processed by the invoice recipient.
The release package of ZUGFeRD version 2.3 contains the following documents:
- Standardized specification as PDF for ZUGFeRD 2.3 / Factur-X 1.0.07
- Technical appendix as PDF documents
- Excel sheet with all code lists and codes used in EN16931
- Schema and XSLT files (separate for each profile)
- Sample invoices in German (separate for each profile)
- Factur-X logos
Looking for the latest ZUGFeRD version 2.3.2?
ZUGFeRD 2.3 is in the version archive. The complete specification of current ZUGFeRD 2.3.2 and the format are available in German and English language.
→ to the download of the German version ZUGFeRD 2.3.2
→ to the download of the English version ZUGFeRD 2.3.2
Free download of version 2.3
In order to receive the release package with ZUGFeRD version 2.3 in German and English, please provide us with some information. This data will not be used for advertising purposes, but will only be used to inform you about new features of the ZUGFeRD format. The documents for the French parallel standard Factur-X can be found at www.fnfe-mpe.org/factur-x/.
Note: The info package does not contain any executable software. It contains general information on the ZUGFeRD/Factur-X standard and all the necessary data for implementation in your own software.
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