Germany and France continue advancing e-invoicing interoperability across Europe.
FeRD and its French partner FNFE-MPE released ZUGFeRD 2.5 / Factur-X 1.09 on 10 June 2026. The shared hybrid e-invoicing format combines a readable PDF with structured invoice data.
What does the release mean for businesses?
The release updates validation artefacts and code lists and extends the EXTENDED profile. These changes support alignment with the evolving European invoicing framework and interoperability between business systems in Germany and France.
- ZUGFeRD 2.5 / Factur-X 1.09 released as a joint Franco-German format.
- Updates to validation artefacts and code lists associated with EN 16931.
- EXTENDED profile additions supporting French B2B e-invoicing requirements.
- Continued development of cross-border interoperability.
Version update: 2.5.2 / 1.09.2
Since the original release, FeRD has published the ZUGFeRD 2.5.2 / Factur-X 1.09.2 correction. Businesses reviewing the 2.5 announcement should check the current official release package before implementation.
What about gross invoice processing?
Gross invoice support was announced as part of a subsequent release, rather than a completed feature of the original 2.5 release. FeRD’s August update described this functionality as planned for a future version. Businesses should verify availability against the release package they intend to implement.
Preparing for evolving requirements
As Germany moves toward mandatory B2B e-invoicing, staying aligned with applicable standards is becoming increasingly important. Review the invoice profiles and validation rules used by your systems, and test document exchange with your software and trading partners.
Eaglessoft’s perspective
At Eaglessoft, we continue to monitor global e-invoicing developments to help organisations stay compliant and future-ready. Connected systems, accurate invoice data and reliable validation remain central to effective digital document workflows.
Connect with Eaglessoft to discuss your e-invoicing preparation.