Current information on the new requirements for the electronic transmission of invoices and commercial documents has been published on the official BMW Group Portal.
According to the updated requirements, the following important points must be observed:
- Recommended file formats:
PDF/A-3 with embedded XML data, ZUGFeRD, Factur-X - Transmission channels:
PEPPOL or specialized EDI solutions that comply with BMW Group standards - Data structure and validation:
The documents to be transmitted must comply with the schemas and specifications specified by the BMW Group.
Please consider these requirements when organizing the document flow.
For detailed information and technical instructions, we recommend reading the materials on the BMW Group website at the link above.
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