Whether it’s a readable PDF invoice with embedded XML data, a fully structured XRechnung, or automated exchange via Peppol—SEW-EURODRIVE supports the common standards for modern and efficient invoice processing.
SEW-EURODRIVE offers invoices in standardized e-invoice formats. Flexibly choose the appropriate format and the optimal transmission method for your system environment.
What is ZUGFeRD?
What is ZUGFeRD?
ZUGFeRD provides a connection between a human-readable PDF and structured XML data in a single file. This allows invoices to be both manually verified and automatically processed in ERP systems. Depending on the profile used, ZUGFeRD can comply with the European standard EN 16931. The ZUGFeRD EN 16931 profile fully complies with this standard. We provide this profile.
- Hybrid:Creates a connection between a visual PDF representation and structured XML data.
- Flexible: Supports both manual verification and automated processing.
- Standard-compliant: The ZUGFeRD EN 16931 profile complies with the European standard EN 16931.
What is an XRechnung?
What is an XRechnung?
The XRechnung is an XML-based format for electronic invoices. All invoice data is transmitted in a structured format and can be processed directly in ERP or financial systems. Unlike ZUGFeRD, XRechnung does not include a PDF version of the invoice. XRechnung is a German implementation of the European standard EN 16931 and meets its requirements.
- Structured:Contains all invoice data as a pure XML file (without PDF).
- Automated: Ideal for direct processing in ERP and financial systems
- Compliant:Meets the requirements of the European standard EN 16931.
- Public customers:Widely used in the German B2G environment and often mandatory.
What is Peppol BIS Billing?
What is Peppol BIS Billing?
Peppol BIS Billing is an XML-based format for electronic invoices and is used for standardized exchange via the Peppol network. Like XRechnung, it is based on the European standard EN 16931 and enables the automated processing of invoices. Transmission takes place directly and securely from system to system via the Peppol network.
- Standard: Based on the European standard EN 16931.
- Direct: Secure transmission from system to system via the Peppol network instead of via e-mail.
- Automated: Ideal for digital processing in ERP and financial systems.
- International: Widely used for cross-border electronic invoice exchange.
Security and Compliance Guaranteed
Protecting your invoice data is our top priority. All digital transmission formats provided comply with the strict guidelines of the European standard EN 16931, meet the legal GoBD requirements for digital invoice auditing, and are encrypted in full compliance with the GDPR.