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XRechnung Example – Sample File in XML Format

Looking for a real XRechnung as an example? Here you'll find a complete sample file in UBL format (XRechnung 3.0) with all required fields – ready to download, test, and open directly in your browser.

XRechnung 3.0 UBL format EN 16931 compliant all required fields free

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Mustermann Consulting GmbH → Muster AG · RE-2024-0042 · 7,140.00 EUR

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XML · UBL · XRechnung 3.0 · ~4 KB

Preview – complete XML file

This is what a valid XRechnung looks like in UBL format. All required fields according to EN 16931 and XRechnung standard 3.0 are included:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!--
  XRechnung 3.0 – Beispieldatei (UBL)
  Bereitgestellt von digital-rechnung.de
-->
<Invoice xmlns="urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:Invoice-2"
         xmlns:cac="urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:CommonAggregateComponents-2"
         xmlns:cbc="urn:oasis:names:specification:ubl:schema:xsd:CommonBasicComponents-2">

  <!-- Pflichtangaben -->
  <cbc:CustomizationID>urn:cen.eu:en16931:2017#compliant#urn:xeinkauf.de:kosit:xrechnung_3.0</cbc:CustomizationID>
  <cbc:ID>RE-2024-0042</cbc:ID>
  <cbc:IssueDate>2024-03-15</cbc:IssueDate>
  <cbc:DueDate>2024-04-14</cbc:DueDate>
  <cbc:InvoiceTypeCode>380</cbc:InvoiceTypeCode>
  <cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>EUR</cbc:DocumentCurrencyCode>
  <cbc:BuyerReference>BESTELLUNG-2024-0099</cbc:BuyerReference>

  <!-- Verkäufer -->
  <cac:AccountingSupplierParty>
    <cac:Party>
      <cac:PartyLegalEntity>
        <cbc:RegistrationName>Mustermann Consulting GmbH</cbc:RegistrationName>
      </cac:PartyLegalEntity>
      <cac:PostalAddress>
        <cbc:StreetName>Unter den Linden 42</cbc:StreetName>
        <cbc:CityName>Berlin</cbc:CityName>
        <cbc:PostalZone>10117</cbc:PostalZone>
      </cac:PostalAddress>
      <cac:PartyTaxScheme>
        <cbc:CompanyID>DE123456789</cbc:CompanyID>
        <cac:TaxScheme><cbc:ID>VAT</cbc:ID></cac:TaxScheme>
      </cac:PartyTaxScheme>
    </cac:Party>
  </cac:AccountingSupplierParty>

  <!-- Käufer -->
  <cac:AccountingCustomerParty>
    <cac:Party>
      <cac:PartyLegalEntity>
        <cbc:RegistrationName>Muster AG</cbc:RegistrationName>
      </cac:PartyLegalEntity>
      <cac:PostalAddress>
        <cbc:StreetName>Maximilianstraße 10</cbc:StreetName>
        <cbc:CityName>München</cbc:CityName>
        <cbc:PostalZone>80539</cbc:PostalZone>
      </cac:PostalAddress>
    </cac:Party>
  </cac:AccountingCustomerParty>

  <!-- Zahlung -->
  <cac:PaymentMeans>
    <cbc:PaymentMeansCode>58</cbc:PaymentMeansCode>
    <cac:PayeeFinancialAccount>
      <cbc:ID>DE89370400440532013000</cbc:ID>
    </cac:PayeeFinancialAccount>
  </cac:PaymentMeans>

  <!-- MwSt. 19 % -->
  <cac:TaxTotal>
    <cbc:TaxAmount currencyID="EUR">1140.00</cbc:TaxAmount>
    <cac:TaxSubtotal>
      <cbc:TaxableAmount currencyID="EUR">6000.00</cbc:TaxableAmount>
      <cbc:TaxAmount currencyID="EUR">1140.00</cbc:TaxAmount>
      <cac:TaxCategory><cbc:ID>S</cbc:ID><cbc:Percent>19</cbc:Percent></cac:TaxCategory>
    </cac:TaxSubtotal>
  </cac:TaxTotal>

  <!-- Gesamtbeträge -->
  <cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>
    <cbc:LineExtensionAmount currencyID="EUR">6000.00</cbc:LineExtensionAmount>
    <cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount currencyID="EUR">6000.00</cbc:TaxExclusiveAmount>
    <cbc:TaxInclusiveAmount currencyID="EUR">7140.00</cbc:TaxInclusiveAmount>
    <cbc:PayableAmount currencyID="EUR">7140.00</cbc:PayableAmount>
  </cac:LegalMonetaryTotal>

  <!-- Rechnungsposition -->
  <cac:InvoiceLine>
    <cbc:ID>1</cbc:ID>
    <cbc:InvoicedQuantity unitCode="DAY">5</cbc:InvoicedQuantity>
    <cbc:LineExtensionAmount currencyID="EUR">6000.00</cbc:LineExtensionAmount>
    <cac:Item>
      <cbc:Name>IT-Beratung</cbc:Name>
      <cbc:Description>Beratung zur IT-Infrastruktur, 5 Tage</cbc:Description>
    </cac:Item>
    <cac:Price>
      <cbc:PriceAmount currencyID="EUR">1200.00</cbc:PriceAmount>
    </cac:Price>
  </cac:InvoiceLine>

</Invoice>

What Does the Sample File Contain?

How Can I Open the XRechnung Example?

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Alternatively, a desktop app for Windows is available – also free and open source.

UBL or CII – What Is the Difference?

XRechnung comes in two XML syntaxes: UBL (Universal Business Language) and CII (UN/CEFACT Cross Industry Invoice). Both are equivalent and supported by the XRechnung standard. The sample file here uses UBL – the format preferred by most German authorities and software solutions.

More XRechnung Examples

The official XRechnung test suite by KoSIT (Coordination Office for IT Standards) contains numerous additional sample files for various business cases – in both UBL and CII format:

→ XRechnung Testsuite on GitHub (KoSIT)

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