#e-Invoicing mandates#Germany#e-Invoice Receiving#SmartPDF#Country Compliance AR#e-Invoice Sending#Country Compliance AP
Release: 26.3
Feature Overview
Basware now supports the latest ZUGFeRD 2.4 format to ensure your invoicing remains compliant with updated German standards.
Why it matters
The ZUGFeRD 2.4 update ensures that your business stays compliant with the latest EN 16931-compliant electronic invoicing standards in Germany. By supporting this version, Basware helps you avoid processing errors and ensures seamless document exchange with your business partners.
What's New
- For Senders (AR): Basware now generates ZUGFeRD files using version 2.4 for outgoing invoices sent via the Receiver Portal (e-mail sending).
- For Receivers (AP): SmartPDF can now accurately process incoming invoices in the ZUGFeRD 2.4 format, while maintaining support for older versions.
- Automatic Upgrade: The system handles these updates automatically, requiring no manual configuration from your side.
Who benefits
- Sending customers who need to provide compliant e-invoices to German recipients.
- Receiving customers who need to process the latest electronic invoice formats from their suppliers.
Where to find it
This update is applied automatically to the SmartPDF service (for receiving) and the Receiver Portal email attachments (for sending).