The new European E-Invoicing standard, simplified
Starting in 2025, B2B companies across Germany and Europe are increasingly required to send structured electronic invoices (E-Rechnungen). A simple PDF or scanned piece of paper is no longer legally sufficient for B2B transactions because it cannot be automatically read by accounting software.
The solution is the ZUGFeRD (Factur-X) standard. It is a hybrid format: it looks exactly like a normal PDF that human beings can read, but deeply embedded inside of it is a structured factur-x.xml file containing all the invoice data in a machine-readable format.
Why use our Local Generator?
- Zero Cost Structure: Most cloud-based accounting software charges monthly fees to generate ZUGFeRD invoices. For freelancers and small businesses with low invoice volume, this is an unnecessary expense. Our tool is completely free.
- Ultimate Privacy: Cloud accounting platforms store your entire financial history, client lists, and revenue streams on their servers. Our generator runs completely inside your browser memory using WebAssembly. Once you refresh the page, the data is gone forever.
- Standard Compliance: We instantly generate the PDF envelope and embed the required XML layer according to the EN 16931 core invoice standard, readable by compliant software like DATEV or SAP.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is ZUGFeRD / XRechnung?
ZUGFeRD (also known as Factur-X) and XRechnung are standardized formats for electronic invoices in the EU. They embed machine-readable XML data directly inside a standard PDF document so computers can automatically process the invoice without manual data entry.
Are my invoices uploaded anywhere?
No. TechPulse handles all generation locally in your browser. Invoice data, including your financial and client details, never leave your machine.
What is the difference between ZUGFeRD and XRechnung?
XRechnung is a pure XML data set without a visual PDF component, mostly required when invoicing government entities. ZUGFeRD (Factur-X) contains both the visual PDF for humans and the XML for machines. Our tool focuses on the hybrid ZUGFeRD format, which is universally preferred in B2B scenarios.