Peppol for Germany
German e-invoicing.
One Peppol API.
Connect your ERP or software platform to send and receive structured invoices with German businesses and participating public authorities—through Ademico’s secure API.
Free sandbox · Direct Peppol specialist support · No obligation
Germany · Domestic B2B rollout
Access Point
SMP
27001
hosted
SLA
Built for the German market
One API for German B2B and B2G invoicing
Add structured invoicing to your product, connect enterprise systems or extend your existing Peppol service—without building a separate country stack.
Software and ERP providers
Add German formats, validation, delivery and status tracking to your product.
Build Germany support →Enterprises and integrators
Connect German entities and international Peppol flows through one interface.
Connect your systems →Peppol Providers
Extend your country coverage while retaining your platform, brand and customers.
Extend into Germany →Germany is already in motion
A clear path from receiving to mandatory sending
Domestic B2B issuing requirements are phased in. Statutory exceptions remain.
Receive e-invoices
Businesses established in Germany must be able to receive structured e-invoices.
Above €800,000 turnover
Mandatory issuing, based on the issuer’s prior-calendar-year turnover. Special EDI transitional rules apply through 31 December 2027, subject to recipient consent.
All in-scope businesses send
The transitional issuing period ends for domestic businesses in scope.
Your application. Our Peppol infrastructure.
Send and receive through one integration
Explore both directions, from structured invoice data to delivery updates.
Your ERP or platform
- One secure API
- Multiple legal entities
- Test and production
Ademico API
- Format and rule validation
- Recipient discovery
- Automatic routing
- Status webhooks
German recipient
- Registered Peppol business
- Participating public authority
- Supported document format
Keep your system up to date. Follow outgoing statuses through webhooks or polling and download transport evidence.
Explore the API ↗Your trading partner
- Sends via the Peppol network
- Uses your registered identifier
- Submits a supported format
Ademico API
- Receives incoming documents
- Keeps the original format
- Optional UBL normalisation
- Webhooks or polling
Your ERP or platform
- Retrieves structured data
- Processes incoming invoices
- Supports multiple legal entities
Structured data, with a readable view. Add PDF presentation for UBL/CII and optional email copies. Available formats depend on the route.
Discuss receiving →Structured data, familiar standards
Work with Germany’s recognised invoice formats
Use a format supported by the recipient and destination route. Explore how each standard fits into your German invoicing workflow.
BIS Billing 3.0
Interoperable structured invoicing across Germany and international markets.
Where it fits
A Peppol billing specification using UBL XML. Discover the recipient’s supported document types before sending.
Read the specification ↗XRechnung
Germany’s structured invoice standard, widely used for public-sector invoicing.
Where it fits
German public-sector Peppol rules require the current version of XRechnung from domestic senders. Foreign senders may also use BIS Billing 3.0.
Explore public-sector invoicing ↓ZUGFeRD
A human-readable PDF with embedded structured invoice data.
Where it fits
For German B2B, ZUGFeRD 2.0.1+ is recognised, excluding MINIMUM and BASIC-WL. Confirm the profile and delivery route for your integration.
Discuss this format →German public-sector invoicing
Support B2G routes without a separate integration
Germany’s public-sector landscape is decentralised. Use the same integration for Peppol delivery while handling the identifiers and invoice rules required for participating authorities.
Recipient-specific requirements apply. German Peppol Authority guidance ↗
Route to the correct public body
Apply current public-sector invoice rules
Exchange through supported authority routes
Global Peppol API capabilities for every e-invoicing need
Send & receive
Exchange invoices and business documents across Peppol.
Participant registration
Onboard and maintain trading-partner connections.
Automatic document validation
Documents are checked against applicable rules before delivery.
Webhooks & polling
For sending and receiving documents and statuses.
Multi-entity management
Manage multiple legal entities and identifiers.
White-label options
Brand the experience as your own.
Optional email delivery
Forward a copy of received invoices to configured recipients.
UBL & CII to readable PDF
Generate a human-readable representation for review.
Downloadable transport evidence
Prove a document reached the recipient’s Peppol provider.
For Peppol providers
Two ways to extend your Peppol service
Choose the model that fits your platform. Keep your brand, customer relationships and commercial model while Ademico supplies the country capabilities or managed infrastructure behind your service.
Built for every Peppol use case
Software & ERP providers
APIs, endpoints, webhooks, polling and white-label options.
Enterprises
Connect e-invoicing systems and manage international document exchange.
Accounting firms & integrators
Onboard and support multiple client organisations.
Peppol Providers
Extend services to additional markets through Ademico APIs.
Start testing the Ademico Peppol API—free and without obligation
Email your company details
Send your company name, address, VAT number and contact details.
Ademico specialists create the test account
We provide credentials, readable steps and the support you need to start.
Test the API free of charge
Use the test environment with no charge and no obligation.
Included in every plan
Direct support from real Peppol specialists
Get direct access to experts who understand routing identifiers, formats, integration and production—without slow tiered support handoffs.
Trusted by organisations using Ademico
What customers say
Empirys is a newcomer in the e-invoicing business. Ademico has been more than a simple supplier to us but rather a partner. We particularly appreciate the reliability and reactivity in case of need.Olivier Durand · Empirys
Ademico handles the Peppol technical details and we can focus on sending and receiving invoices from our application. Ademico’s pricing model is more cost-effective than hosting our own Access Point and SMP.Csaba T. · Developer
It’s great that our invoices are sent directly to our accounting software. The Peppol solution from Ademico Software saves us time and paper.Claudia V. · CEO
Plans based on document volume
Choose a plan that fits your needs. Every paid plan includes direct Peppol specialist support.
Preferential partner pricing
Your partner rate is based on the total eligible usage across all your customer accounts, rather than pricing each account separately. Contact us for a tailored commercial proposal based on your combined eligible volume and expected growth.
- Combined customer volumes
- Custom annual commitment
- Pricing aligned with growth
- No credit card required
- REST API
- Multi-company management
- Automated validation
- Webhooks & polling
- Direct specialist support
- Test & production environments
- REST API
- Multi-company management
- Automated validation
- Webhooks & polling
- EU hosting & 99.9% SLA
- ISO 27001
- Direct specialist support
- Test & production environments
- REST API
- Multi-company management
- Automated validation
- Webhooks & polling
- EU hosting & 99.9% SLA
- ISO 27001
- Direct specialist support
- Test & production environments
- REST API
- Multi-company management
- Automated validation
- Webhooks & polling
- EU hosting & 99.9% SLA
- ISO 27001
- Direct specialist support
- Custom document volumes
- Test & production environments
- REST API
- Multi-company management
- Automated validation
- Webhooks & polling
- EU hosting & 99.9% SLA
- ISO 27001
- White-labelling included
- Priority support from Peppol specialists
Test activity consumes no production documents.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a billable document?
Each business document successfully sent or received through the production environment counts as one document. This includes invoices, credit notes, orders and e-reporting document types. Documents processed in the test environment are not counted.
Which formats can I send and receive?
Ademico supports UBL, CII and Factur-X according to the rules of each destination market. Incoming CII or Factur-X may optionally be normalised to UBL.
Do webhooks and polling work for sending and receiving?
Yes. Both options are available for outgoing statuses and incoming documents.
Are there any additional costs beyond the yearly plan?
There are no additional costs beyond the yearly plan fee. All services and features included in your plan are covered by this fee. However, if you wish to use white-labelling, there is an extra fee to pass the Peppol Test Bed.
Can I receive an email copy of invoices?
Yes. Incoming invoices can optionally be forwarded by email to configured recipients.
How do I get transport evidence?
You can download electronic transport evidence confirming that a document reached the recipient’s Peppol provider.
Is testing free and without obligation?
Yes. Send us your company details and our specialists will create a test account with credentials and setup steps. Sandbox testing is free and without obligation.
Can another Peppol Provider use Ademico?
Yes. Peppol Providers can extend their country coverage through Ademico APIs and partner models while retaining their existing platform and brand.
How many companies can I register under one plan?
You can register as many companies you need under your plan. Billing is based on the number of documents you send and receive within your plan.
Do you have any cybersecurity certifications?
Yes. Ademico is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and hosts customer data in the EU.
Do you support white-labelling?
Yes. White-label and partner options are available by agreement.
What is the uptime guarantee for the API?
The service is backed by a 99.9% availability SLA.
Germany e-invoicing FAQ
Answers for product and compliance teams
When must German businesses receive e-invoices?
Businesses established in Germany have needed to be able to receive structured e-invoices since 1 January 2025, including Kleinunternehmer. An email inbox can suffice; Peppol offers integrated exchange.
When does mandatory issuing begin?
The general issuing transition runs through 2026. For issuers with prior-calendar-year turnover of no more than €800,000, it extends through 2027. Special EDI transitional rules also apply through 2027 with recipient consent. From 2028 the general transitions end; statutory exceptions remain. See the timeline.
Is a PDF an e-invoice?
A plain PDF lacks structured data. During applicable transitions it can still be used with recipient consent. A qualifying ZUGFeRD invoice combines a PDF presentation with structured XML data.
Can every German recipient receive through Peppol?
Check the recipient’s Peppol registration and supported document types first. Participant discovery identifies an available route. Public-authority requirements also depend on the recipient.
Which exceptions remain after the transition?
Examples include invoices issued by Kleinunternehmer, small invoices up to €250 gross, tickets and many VAT-exempt transactions. The domestic B2B mandate does not cover B2C transactions. Public-sector rules must be assessed separately.
Does delivery evidence mean the invoice was approved?
No. Transport evidence confirms delivery to the recipient’s Peppol provider. It does not, by itself, confirm business approval or payment.
Can another Peppol Provider use Ademico for Germany?
Yes. Discuss country coverage, combined customer volumes and white-label options with our Peppol specialists while retaining your own platform and customer relationships.
How do we begin testing?
Send your company and contact details. Our specialists create a free test account, provide credentials and help you test sending, receiving and status handling before production.
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