E-invoicing

Factur-X

Factur-X is the French hybrid e-invoice format, technically identical to ZUGFeRD, that embeds structured EN 16931 data inside a human-readable PDF/A file.

Factur-X and ZUGFeRD are the same hybrid PDF-plus-XML approach developed jointly by France and Germany. A single file works as a readable invoice and as structured data, which suits cross-border trade between the two markets.

For a European AP team that receives from both German and French suppliers, being able to read either name transparently removes a whole class of format friction.

Cortena treats Factur-X and ZUGFeRD the same way and pulls their embedded data straight into coding.

Stop translating invoices into ledger entries by hand

Cortena codes every line to your chart of accounts, cost centre and VAT key, then exports a booking-ready batch to DATEV. See it on your own invoices.

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