Description
Falkemit E-Invoice for XRechnung automatically generates electronic invoices in the German XRechnung standard (XRechnung 3.0 / EN 16931) for every WooCommerce order — fully locally on your own server.
This plugin is an independent, third-party integration with the XRechnung standard and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to KoSIT or any official XRechnung body.
Why local instead of cloud?
Unlike many other e-invoicing plugins, this plugin sends no customer data to external servers. The entire invoice generation happens directly inside your WordPress installation:
- 100% GDPR-friendly — no data transfer to third parties
- No subscription — no recurring API costs
- No internet connection required for invoice generation
- Full control over your sensitive business data
Features
- Automatic XRechnung XML generation when an order is completed
- ZUGFeRD PDF with embedded XRechnung (hybrid format)
- Sends the invoice to the customer by email
- Download area in the customer account (“My Orders”)
- VAT ID and Leitweg-ID fields at checkout (for B2B/B2G)
- Admin area to manually create, download and regenerate invoices
- Supports coupons, shipping costs and multiple tax rates
- Validation according to BR-CO-9 (VAT ID or tax number required)
Who is this plugin for?
- Online shops selling to public authorities (B2G requirement since 2020)
- B2B merchants preparing for the upcoming e-invoicing obligation 2025-2027
- Shops that value data protection and GDPR compliance
Installation
- Upload the plugin ZIP under “Plugins” -> “Add New” -> “Upload Plugin”
- Activate the plugin
- Under “WooCommerce” -> “XRechnung” enter your company details
- Enter your VAT ID or tax number (required field)
- Done — from now on a compliant XRechnung is created automatically for every completed order
FAQ
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Is any data sent to external servers?
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No. The entire invoice generation happens locally on your WordPress server. There is no external API and no cloud connection.
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Is an internet connection required?
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No, not for invoice generation itself. Your normal WordPress mail server is only used to send the invoice by email.
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Which formats are supported?
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XRechnung 3.0 (UBL-based XML according to EN 16931) and ZUGFeRD 2.3 (PDF with embedded XML).
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Do I need an API key?
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No. Unlike many other e-invoicing plugins, you do not need an external API key or a subscription.
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Yes. The plugin supports the Leitweg-ID field, which is mandatory for invoices to German federal authorities since 27 November 2020.
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Contributors & Developers
“Falkemit E-Invoice for XRechnung” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
2.0.0
- ZUGFeRD PDF generation with embedded XRechnung XML
- Customer-facing download area in the account
- VAT ID and Leitweg-ID checkout fields
- Validation according to BR-CO-9
- Improved error handling
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Automatic XRechnung XML generation
- Email attachment
- Admin meta box