At the turn of the year 2025, a significant change will come into force that will have a major impact on financial management in German companies: the mandatory introduction of electronic invoicing in the B2B sector. Passed by the Federal Council as part of the Growth Opportunities Act on 22 March 2024, this regulation aims to convert B2B invoices into a structured data set and completely abolish paper invoices. The mandatory application of the European standard EN16931 requires that e-invoices be created either in ZUGFeRD format (from version 2.X) or as XRechnung (CII-XML or UBL-XML).
ehotel® has already developed solutions to help companies adapt to these new requirements and support them with efficient solutions. These automated solutions are part of our standard, which has been ensuring smooth handling of booking and billing processes for years while also meeting current compliance requirements.
Pioneer in fully automated invoicing since 2015
Since 2015, ehotel® has been a leader in the automation of invoicing. As one of the first providers, ehotel® implemented fully automated solutions for invoicing and billing in the business travel sector, offering companies significant advantages in terms of efficiency and compliance.
Digitisation and automation for compliance
The digitisation of financial processes is not just a question of technology, but also a central component of compliance. ehotel® automates the booking and billing process, reducing manual errors and facilitating compliance with regulations. In addition, ehotel® ensures audit-proof archiving of all transactions, which is essential for compliance with new legal requirements. The platform integrates seamlessly with existing systems such as SAP, simplifying data transfer and further centralising and securing compliance.
Legally compliant archiving and system integration
ehotel® ensures audit-proof archiving of all transactions, which is essential for compliance with the new legal requirements. The platform integrates with existing systems, simplifying data transfer and further centralising and securing compliance.
Customised workflows for financial processes
Thanks to ehotel®’s flexible configuration, companies can incorporate their specific travel expense policies directly into the booking process. This ensures precise control over expenses and simplifies processes for everyone involved, from accounting to travellers.
Cost savings and compliance demonstration
By centralising invoicing and eliminating manual processes, companies can significantly reduce their process costs with ehotel® Central Billing. The solution not only supports compliance with new regulations, but also improves cost control over business travel.
Forward planning and stability with ehotel®
Discover the advantages that ehotel® can offer in a constantly changing regulatory environment, particularly with regard to the upcoming e-invoicing requirement in 2025.
If you are already a customer and have questions about ehotel® Central Billing or are interested in it, please contact your personal representative. If you are new and would like to book a demo to learn more about our solutions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Begin your journey to efficient financial management and secure the ehotel® advantage today:
