I would also very much welcome an integration of the XML invoice in the EspoCRM sales pack.
As Bernhard has already written, this standard will be mandatory in Germany from 2025, and later probably throughout the EU. As this is intended to combat tax evasion, it can also be assumed that the xml invoice will remain. In contrast to some other digitization projects

As far as I can see, there are standards for Germany (X-Rechnung) and France (Factur-X). Both standards are included in the ZuGFerd standard 2.2. This may offer a good approach for implementation. The advantage of the ZuGFerd standard is that a PDF invoice with an integrated XML invoice is generated.
Why does it make sense to combine PDF and xml invoices?
The obligation to use XML invoices initially only applies to the B2B sector. Invoices to private individuals or amounts up to EUR 250 are not subject to the xml invoice obligation. The xml obligation also does not (yet) apply to cross-border invoices either.
However, as EspoCRM is intended to be flexible all areas can be covered with that. Here is the link to the ZuGFerd standard: https://www.ferd-net.de/standards/zu...2.2/index.html
So it would be great if the option for xml invoicing could be included in the sales pack. As invoicing from EspoCRM works excellent so far, it would almost be a disaster to use a different program here.
You are welcome to contact me for tests.
Regards
Holger
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