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ZUGFeRD
In short and in plain language
ZUGFeRD is a format for invoices sent as files.
The file joins a page you can read with data for programs.
Whether such a file counts as an e-invoice depends on its version.
Definition
ZUGFeRD is a format for electronic invoices that combines a readable PDF with an embedded XML data record. It is developed by the German Forum for Electronic Invoicing together with a French partner organisation. Whether a given file counts as an e-invoice depends on its version and profile.