Accountable supports two methods for sending e-invoices: XRechnung + ZUGFeRD and PEPPOL. You can send e-invoices directly from Accountable, whether you created the invoice in the app or externally. This article walks you through each method.
How do I send XRechnungen?
To send XRechnung or ZUGFeRD invoices, write your invoice as usual in Accountable. If you have not yet created an invoice in Accountable, see this guide to creating your first sales invoice.
Once your invoice is ready, you have 2 options:
Option 1: Save and download an XRechnung or ZUGFeRD e-invoice
1) Click "Continue" in the top right corner.
2) Select "Save & download XRechnung" or "Save & download ZUGFeRD".
Your XRechnung or ZUGFeRD file is now downloaded and ready to send.
Option 2: Send an XRechnung or ZUGFeRD e-invoice directly from Accountable
1) Click "Continue" in the top right corner.
2) Select "Save & prepare to send".
The following window will open:
3) Enter the recipient (and adjust the message text if needed).
4) The ZUGFeRD e-invoice is automatically attached. To also send the XRechnung, click the paper clip icon and select "Add XRechnung".
5) You can send both e-invoices together, or remove the one you do not need. Click "Send invoice" to send.
How do I send e-invoices via PEPPOL?
To register with PEPPOL and send e-invoices via PEPPOL, go to Account > Settings > E-invoicing in the web version and follow the instructions in Accountable.
How do I send externally written invoices as e-invoices?
You can also send invoices you created outside Accountable in e-invoice format. Here is how:
1) Click Import invoice.
2) Upload your invoice.
3) Click "Review now".
4) Mark the invoice as "not sent" and check the encoded data.
5) Click the letter icon to open "Send invoice".
6) Enter the recipient (and adjust the message text if needed), then click "Send invoice". The XRechnung is automatically attached.
Where can I learn more about e-invoices?
E-invoices are becoming increasingly important and will soon be mandatory. Watch this video where Tino, the founder of Accountable, explains what e-invoices are, what advantages they offer, and what legal requirements apply.
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Key takeaways
Accountable supports two e-invoice formats: XRechnung + ZUGFeRD and PEPPOL.
You can download your e-invoice or send it directly from Accountable.
To use PEPPOL, register via Account > Settings > E-invoicing in the web version.
Invoices created outside Accountable can also be sent as e-invoices using the import feature.
Need help? Chat with us or email support@accountable.eu, we're happy to help.