Electronic invoicing

In this article:

• What is Electronic invoicing (Factur-x / ZUGFeRD) ?
• How can I activate the electronic invoicing function in Winner Bizz ? 
• How can I check that the invoice generated has the xml embedded ? 

What is Electronic invoicing (Factur-x / ZUGFeRD) ?

This type of invoice is a hybrid German and French standard format, combining a PDF file and an XML file. 

The PDF file provides a visual representation of the invoice, while the XML file contains the structured data required for automated invoice processing. 

This is meant to simplify exchanges and tax dematerialization between members of the European Union.

How can I activate the electronic invoicing function in Winner Bizz ? 

Open Winner Bizz, go in Financial Settings > Customer invoice settings tab > Use electronic invoice section > Tick Use PDF/A-3 (Factur-x) when generating an invoice.

From the moment this case is marked, the generated PDF file of the invoice will include additional information in the form of an embedded XML file. This information is not visible to the user.

When exporting an invoice, chose Send > PDF by email or To export folder > PDF. 

How can I check that the invoice generated has the xml embedded ? 

The factur-x/ZUGFeRD invoice is not different visually from another invoice. To verify that the XML has been embedded within the invoice, you may open the PDF (for instance, using Adobe PDF Reader). The application will identify that this document is in PDF/A-3 format and that there is an attachment contained within the PDF.

Example: