Ticket NumberPMD-3130 (FR-645)
Project GoalTo integrate electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) capabilities into PortaSwitch, ensuring compliance with European standards and regulations, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and service offerings.
Why this project exists ?The shift towards e-invoicing is driven by the need for more efficient, accurate, and secure billing processes. Traditional paper-based invoicing is prone to errors, delays, and higher processing costs. By adopting e-invoicing, PortaSwitch aims to streamline invoicing procedures, reduce operational costs, and comply with international mandates, positioning itself as a forward-thinking solution in the telecommunications industry.
Who are the users / whom we bring value ?

  • End Customers of CSPs: They will benefit from accurate and timely invoices, leading to improved satisfaction and trust in their service providers.

  • Regulatory Bodies: Ensuring compliance with e-invoicing standards facilitates smoother audits and adherence to tax regulations.

What are the benefits for CSP/ PortaSwitch owner?E-invoicing will enable CSPs to manage their billing processes more efficiently, reduce manual interventions, and ensure timely payments.
Target Release
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AreaPortaBilling

Additional Info

Starting from 01/01/2025:

The priority of paper invoices will be eliminated.

Every company can send e-invoices. During the first two years, paper invoices may still be sent. Other electronic invoice formats (PDF, etc.) may only be sent with the recipient's consent.

Starting from 01/01/2027:

Companies with an annual revenue of over 800,000 euros from the previous year must send B2B e-invoices.

Companies with an annual revenue of less than 800,000 euros from the previous year may still send other types of invoices (paper, PDF, etc.).

Starting from 01/01/2028:

All companies must send B2B e-invoices.

Specifications

References

  1. https://en.e-rechnung-bund.de/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Directive-2014-55-EU-on-electronic-invoicing.pdf
  2. EVS_EN_16931_1;2017+A1;2019_en.pdf
  3. https://www.storecove.com/docs
  4. https://api.storecove.com/api/v2/openapi.json
  5. https://www.storecove.com/fileadmin/e-invoicing/ERP_Integration_Process_-_Storecove_2024.pdf

  6. Credit notes reflecting returned goods and invoice corrections

Definitions, acronyms and abbreviation

AbbreviationDescription
CSPCommunication Service Provider
XMLExtensible Markup Language
B2Bbusiness-to-business - refers to commerce transactions, such as selling products or services, conducted directly between businesses rather than between a business and individual consumers. It focuses on long-term partnerships, efficient supply chains, and bulk transactions. Common examples include manufacturers selling to wholesalers and SaaS companies offering software to other
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