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Spotlight PEPPOL BIS Billing 3.0 The EU e-invoicing mandate is here — France Sept 2026, Belgium Jan 2026, Germany 2025.

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DATEV

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German accountants cooperative.

Definition

DATEV publishes DATEV Format CSV (formerly DATEV-Postversandformat) for client-to-firm exchanges. Direct ELSTER integration, XBRL annual handling, e-bilanz, ZUGFeRD. DATEV SmartTransfer for ERP-to-firm exchanges.

Origin

Founded 14 February 1966 in Nuremberg by 65 tax advisors.

Example in context

A German SME sends its monthly general ledger to the firm via DATEV Format CSV for VAT preparation.

  • ELSTER — direct integration.