Overview

To comply with the latest German tax regulations (Growth Opportunity Act), we are updating our invoicing system. Starting January 1, 2026, we will issue compliant E-Invoices for all B2B transactions in Germany. To ensure you receive a valid invoice, commercial customers must provide a VAT ID at checkout.

1. What is changing?

Traditional paper invoices or simple standard PDF files will no longer satisfy the legal requirements for B2B transactions in Germany.

From January 1, 2026:

• We will issue electronic invoices that comply with the EU standard EN 16931 (e.g., XRechnung or ZUGFeRD formats).

• These invoices contain structured XML data that allows for automated processing by your accounting software.

2. Action Required for Business Customers

To ensure your invoice is legally compliant and eligible for input tax deduction (Vorsteuerabzug), we require specific tax information from you.

⚠️ Important: Enter Your Company VAT ID

When filling out your Billing Address during checkout, you must provide your valid VAT Identification Number (USt-IdNr.).

• Where to enter: In the “Company Details” or “Tax ID” field within the Billing Address section.

• Format: Must start with “DE” followed by 9 digits (e.g., DE123456789).

If a valid VAT ID is not provided, the system may classify the order as a B2C (consumer) transaction. Consequently, you may not receive a B2B-compliant E-Invoice, which could affect your tax returns.