In the version 2.2 of ZUGFeRD, important elements are added to the EXTENDED profile to improve interoperability with Order-X. In addition, the documentation has been further standardized to further illustrate the common origin of both formats.

ZUGFeRD 2.2 and Factur-X 1.0 are fully compatible and technically identical formats that have been using the Factur-X identifier together since March 24, 2020. Both formats are basically suitable for the exchange of invoices between companies, public administration and consumers.

In the hybrid version, the ZUGFeRD invoice format contains the structured invoice data in a PDF/A-3 file, which forms the visual component of the invoice. The structured XML invoice data can be automatically read and processed by the invoice recipient.

Looking for the latest ZUGFeRD version?

ZUGFeRD 2.2 is no longer available for download (to the Version archive). 

The complete specification ZUGFeRD 2.5 and the format are available in German and English language.

→ to the download of the German version ZUGFeRD 2.5

→ to the download of the English version ZUGFeRD 2.5