E-Rechnungsverordnung (XRechnung for federal public procurement)

Description

The E-Rechnungsverordnung (ERechV) is Germany’s federal regulation for electronic invoicing in public procurement. It applies generally to invoices for supplies and services delivered under public contracts, sector contracts and concessions, subject to specified exceptions.

Key dates

1. 27 Nov 2018Entry into force
2. 27 Nov 2018Applies from
3. 27 Nov 2018In force for federal contracting authorities (receipt of e-invoices)
4. 27 Nov 2019In force for sub-central contracting authorities, sector contracting entities, concession grantors
5. 27 Nov 2020Suppliers must send e-invoices to federal bodies (§ 3 Abs. 1)