E-Invoice Formats
TaprNext automatically detects and processes structured electronic invoice formats.
Format Detection
Section titled “Format Detection”The system follows a detection flow based on file type:
- PDF files: Checked for embedded XML (ZUGFeRD/Factur-X)
- XML files: Processed as plain or structured formats
- Images: Processed via AI OCR
Supported Formats
Section titled “Supported Formats”ZUGFeRD / Factur-X
Section titled “ZUGFeRD / Factur-X”PDF with embedded XML for Germany, Austria, and France. Versions 2.1.1 and 2.2 supported. Achieves 100% accuracy through structured data extraction.
XRechnung
Section titled “XRechnung”Pure XML format for German B2G and B2B invoicing. Versions 2.x and 3.x supported. Delivers 100% accuracy with structured data.
PEPPOL BIS
Section titled “PEPPOL BIS”UBL-based EU-wide format (version 3.0). Processes with 100% accuracy through structured extraction.
OASIS standard international format (version 2.1). Achieves 100% accuracy with structured data.
Extraction Comparison
Section titled “Extraction Comparison”| Format | Accuracy | Speed | Data Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZUGFeRD | 100% | <1 sec | Full structured |
| XRechnung | 100% | <1 sec | Full structured |
| PEPPOL BIS | 100% | <1 sec | Full structured |
| UBL | 100% | <1 sec | Full structured |
| Plain PDF | 90-98% | 3-10 sec | AI interpretation |
| Scanned PDF | 85-95% | 5-15 sec | OCR + AI |
| Image | 80-92% | 5-15 sec | OCR + AI |
E-Invoice Benefits
Section titled “E-Invoice Benefits”For receivers: Structured formats eliminate AI errors, enable instant processing, populate all fields completely, and provide format compliance validation.
Encouraging Vendor Adoption
Section titled “Encouraging Vendor Adoption”Share your PEPPOL participant ID and accepted formats list with vendors to encourage electronic invoicing adoption.