DR DYNAMICSXRechnung
A pure XML format to EN 16931, used especially in public procurement. No image, no PDF — structured data only.
Germany's e-invoicing mandate: getting Dynamics 365 F&O ready
In short
E-invoicing is already mandatory in Germany on the receiving side: every business must be able to accept structured invoices to EN 16931, and the obligation to issue phases in through 2027 and 2028. Dr Dynamics makes Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (and legacy AX) ready for XRechnung and ZUGFeRD — on the e-invoicing platform of your choice.
How engagement works
- ValidateFree — the 34-check data-readiness validator
- ImplementFrom €35,000 — typical pilot live in 6–10 weeks
- Run15% per year — named engineer, SLA, monthly review
The German deadlines are already running
- TodayReceiving Businesses must already be able to receive structured e-invoices to EN 16931.
- 2027Issuing B2B issuing obligations phase in from 2027.
- 2028Further waves The rollout continues through 2028 until it applies across the board.
Two formats, one standard
ZUGFeRD
A hybrid format: a readable PDF/A-3 with the same structured XML embedded inside. One document for people and for systems. In France the same standard is called Factur-X.
Which format fits when depends on your recipients and your processes. We set up both in Dynamics — and read inbound ZUGFeRD invoices back into structured data on the AP side.
What this means for Dynamics 365 F&O
Generate
Structured invoices for AR and AP straight out of Dynamics 365 F&O — no island system alongside the ERP.
Validate
Validation against the rulebook before the invoice leaves Dynamics. Errors surface in the ERP, not at the recipient.
Transmit
Connection to the e-invoicing platform of your choice, with lifecycle statuses flowing back into Dynamics. A dedicated connector covers older AX releases.
Platforms
- ecosio — live integration
- Pagero
- EDICOM
- Generix
- Any Peppol access point
How engagement works: Validate → Implement → Run
Validate Free
Our 34-check data-readiness validator: a code package your engineer drops into D365 Finance, so your team can run the seller, buyer and payment-terms checks on your own master data — and get a plain-Excel report of every problem and its fix.
Implement from €35,000
Full implementation: configuration, platform connection, inbound AP, the validation layer, master-data checks and cutover. Typical pilot live in 6–10 weeks.
Run 15% per year
Post-go-live support with a named engineer, an SLA and a monthly operational review — so the next mandate is a configuration task, not a project.
Start free → Validate the data behind your e-invoices.Our readiness validator runs 34 checks — seller, buyer and payment terms — inside Dynamics 365 Finance, on your own master data, and reports every problem and its fix in a plain Excel list. The actual package, not a demo: email validate@drdynamics.co.uk with subject “READINESS”.
Request the free validatorGermany e-invoicing FAQ
What does the German e-invoicing mandate actually require?
Businesses in Germany must already be able to receive structured e-invoices to the European EN 16931 standard. The obligation to issue phases in through 2027 and 2028. A PDF sent by email does not count as an e-invoice — what is required is a structured, machine-readable format.
XRechnung or ZUGFeRD — what is the difference?
Both satisfy EN 16931. XRechnung is a pure XML format. ZUGFeRD is a hybrid: a readable PDF/A-3 with the same structured XML embedded inside — one document for people and for systems. Which one fits depends on your recipients and processes; we set up both in Dynamics.
Do we have to issue e-invoices immediately?
Receiving, yes — that already applies. The issuing obligation phases in through 2027 and 2028. The sensible move now is to secure your receiving capability and the master-data quality in Dynamics 365 F&O, so that issuing later is not a scramble.
Does Dynamics 365 F&O support German e-invoicing?
Yes. We generate structured invoices for AR and AP out of Dynamics 365 F&O, validate them against the rulebook before transmission, and connect the e-invoicing platform of your choice. A dedicated connector covers older AX releases.
Which e-invoicing platforms do you integrate with?
The platform of your choice. We have a live integration with ecosio today, and the same architecture connects to Pagero, EDICOM, Generix or any Peppol access point. You choose the network; we make Dynamics speak to it.
What language does the engagement run in?
German or English, whichever suits your team. A German-speaking consultant is available — you can book a call in German — and the wider programme can run in English for international groups.
Get your fastest-path plan for Germany
Bring your German entities, your Dynamics version and whichever deadline is closest. No pitch, no obligation — and if you would rather have the conversation in German, we have a German-speaking consultant.