What is an XRechnung and what do I need the Buyer Reference for?

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XRechnung

  • What is an XRechnung?

An XRechnung is a standardized XML invoice that is required for the exchange of electronic invoices from and with German administrations. It complies with Directive 2014/55/EU in Germany. Frisbii Media automatically generates an XRechnung that can be used.

  • Retrieve XInvoice via API: API endpoint https://api.plenigo.com/#tag/Invoices/operation/getInvoiceXml

  • Download XRechnung in the Merchant Backend:

    • Open the Invoices tab.

    • Click on the Invoice ID in the list view. The invoice opens.

    • Click on Download XRechnung in the action bar.

  • Download XRechnung in Self Service: Every customer can download an XRechnung independently in the Invoices snippet.

The Federal Government provides further information on XRechnungen at https://www.e-rechnung-bund.de/.

Buyer Reference

The buyer reference is mandatory for electronic invoicing to public clients of the federal administration.

The buyer reference can be managed in a customer account.