Quento Now Supports XRechnung - Germany's E-Invoicing Standard

Big news for businesses invoicing in Germany - Quento now supports XRechnung, Germany's mandatory e-invoicing standard.

What is XRechnung?

XRechnung is Germany's national standard for electronic invoicing, based on the European EN 16931 standard. It's:

• Mandatory for German public sector since 2020
• Coming for B2B transactions between 2025-2028
• Structured XML format (UBL 2.1) for automatic processing
• Legally compliant when validated by official authorities

If you invoice German government entities or B2B customers, you'll need XRechnung-compliant invoices.

How It Works

Automatic Detection: Quento automatically generates XRechnung XML when:

• Your company is located in Germany (DE),
• Your client/customer is located in Germany (DE)

If either condition is met, the XRechnung option appears automatically - no configuration needed.

Simple Process:

1. Create your invoice (web interface or ChatGPT)
2. XRechnung auto-generates - proper XML structure, VAT IDs, tax codes
3. Download or email - get the XML file directly or attach to emails

Multiple Ways to Get Your XRechnung

Download Directly:

• Click the "Download" dropdown on any invoice with a German client
• Choose "Download XRechnung XML" to get the XML file instantly
• Also available: standard PDF download from the same menu

Send via Email:

• Use "Send Email" dropdown
• Check "Include XRechnung XML" (auto-checked for German clients)
• XML file attaches automatically alongside the PDF

Both options validate your client data first - no surprises, no errors.

Validated by ELSTER

Our XRechnung implementation has been tested and validated by ELSTER - the official German tax authority validator. This is the gold standard for compliance.

Who Needs XRechnung?

German Public Sector Suppliers

If you invoice any German government entity (federal, state, local), XRechnung has been mandatory since 2020:

• Federal agencies (Bundesbehörden)
• State governments (Landesbehörden)
  
• Municipalities (Kommunen)
• Public universities and research institutions

B2B Businesses (Coming Soon)

Germany is rolling out mandatory B2B e-invoicing:

• 2025: Businesses must accept e-invoices
• 2027: Businesses must send e-invoices (€800K+ revenue)
• 2028: All B2B transactions require e-invoices

Get ahead of the curve now.

Cross-Border EU Businesses

PEPPOL network compatibility means your XRechnungs work internationally:

• Interoperable with thousands of European businesses
• Automatic routing through PEPPOL network
• Ready for pan-European e-invoicing

Technical Specifications

For the technically curious:

Compliance Standards:

• XRechnung 3.0.1 (urn:xeinkauf.de:kosit:xrechnung_3.0)
• EN 16931 (European e-invoicing standard)
• UBL 2.1 (OASIS Universal Business Language)
• PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0

Features:

• Multi-currency (EUR, PLN, USD, GBP, and more)
• Multiple VAT rates and reverse charge support
• Automatic XML generation and email attachment
• Direct XML download from invoice page
• Real-time validation with detailed error messages
• Account-level feature flag control

Pricing

XRechnung generation is included in all Quento plans at no additional cost:

• Free tier: XRechnung included
• All paid plans: XRechnung included
• No per-invoice fees
• No hidden charges

Simple, transparent pricing.

Get Started Today

Ready to simplify German invoicing? Here's how to start:

1. Sign up at www.quento.app (free tier available)
2. Create your first compliant invoice in minutes

Or try with ChatGPT:

1. Connect ChatGPT to your Quento account via OAuth
2. Say: "Create an invoice for [German client], [amount], [description]"
3. Get compliant XRechnung automatically

Questions?

"Is XRechnung mandatory for my business?"

• Yes if you invoice German public sector entities
• Coming soon for B2B transactions (2025-2028 rollout)
• Recommended for German enterprise customers (many prefer it)

"Can I use XRechnung with ChatGPT?"

Yes! Connect your Quento account to ChatGPT and create compliant invoices using natural language. Unique to Quento.

"How do I get the XRechnung XML file?"

Two ways:

• Download: Click "Download" dropdown on any invoice → select "XRechnung XML"
• Email: Check "Include XRechnung XML" when sending invoice emails (auto-checked for German clients)

Both methods validate client data before generating the file.

Ready to Comply?

Germany's e-invoicing mandate is here. Quento makes compliance simple, automatic, and integrated with your workflow.

Start Using XRechnung Today →

Questions or feedback? Email us at support@quento.app - we're here to help!

— The Quento Team