Lexware

Name: Lexware
Brand: Lexware

E-invoicing made easy: Create, send in your preferred format, done – directly from your Lexware.

Lexware offers an established and legally compliant software solution for creating, receiving, and processing electronic invoices (e-invoices).

BenchTrust Score:79/100

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Review data basis: Trustpilot (125)

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Overview

Lexware offers an established and legally compliant software solution for creating, receiving, and processing electronic invoices (e-invoices). The platform is primarily aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), self-employed individuals, and freelancers looking for an uncomplicated and legally compliant solution to handle the mandatory e-invoicing requirement starting in 2025 under the Growth Opportunities Act. With Lexware, users can create e-invoices in the common XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats (EN 16931 standard) and send them via email directly from the application. An integrated checklist in the invoice preview ensures that all legally required information is complete. In addition, the system supports authority-specific requirements such as routing IDs (Leitweg-ID) and supplier numbers. GoBD-compliant archiving in the original format guarantees maximum audit security. Technically, the cloud solution is based on highly secure, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS-certified data centers in Germany. The software itself is audited according to IDW PS 880 and IDW RS FAIT 1, ensuring the highest standards of software and data security.

Core features

Creation of e-invoices according to the EN 16931 standardCore

Support for e-invoice formats XRechnung and ZUGFeRD EN16931

Direct creation and sending of e-invoices via email from the software

GoBD-compliant archiving of e-invoices in the original format

Support for XRechnung including routing ID (Leitweg-ID) and supplier number for public authorities

Checklist in the invoice preview to verify all necessary information for the e-invoice

Storage of e-invoice-specific master data such as routing ID (Leitweg-ID), supplier number, and country code

Support in handling the mandatory e-invoicing requirement under the Growth Opportunities Act from 2025

Compliance & security

ISO 27001 (Rechenzentren)

Information security

PCI DSS (Rechenzentren)

Secure payment data

IDW PS 880 (Software- und Datensicherheit)

Audited software certification

IDW RS FAIT 1

Provider's statement

GoBD-konform

Proper accounting records

DSGVO-konform

GDPR compliant

Contact the provider

www.lexware.de

Supported languages

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💬 Customer feedback summary

80% mention this

Ease of Use & Intuitive Operation

70% mention this

Feature Set for Accounting & Invoicing

55% mention this

Customer Service & Support

45% mention this

Value for Money

Summary of customer feedback

Overall, customers rate Lexware/lexoffice mostly positively, with average ratings around 4 out of 5 stars across many thousands of reviews. The simple, intuitive operation, the feature set tailored to small businesses for accounting and invoicing, and a mostly friendly and competent support are particularly praised. Criticism is mainly directed at the partial lack of intuitiveness in more complex use cases, occasional functional gaps, and a price-performance ratio perceived by some users as borderline (especially with growing functional needs). Lexware is particularly suitable for self-employed individuals, freelancers, start-ups, and small businesses looking for a cloud-based, easy-to-use accounting and invoicing software and willing to pay a medium subscription price, while companies with very specific or highly complex requirements may reach its limits.

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📰 News & community feedback

🚀 Product updates & press releases

In its current product updates, Lexware is increasingly focusing on the digitalization and automation of processes for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the DACH region. The focus is on legal compliance adjustments, particularly preparation for the mandatory introduction of e-invoicing starting January 2025. In addition, the company is continuously expanding its Lexoffice cloud platform through strategic partnerships and API extensions to further optimize collaboration between tax advisors and clients.

•Compliance: Full support for all common e-invoice formats such as XRechnung and ZUGFeRD for legally compliant implementation of the Growth Opportunities Act.
•Partnerships: Expansion of the partner ecosystem through improved banking interfaces and direct connections to popular e-commerce systems.
•Product & Features: Introduction of AI-powered receipt recognition for automated pre-accounting and reduction of manual data entry.
•Target Audience & Region: Focus on SMEs, founders, and freelancers in the German-speaking region to simplify business accounting.

Source: Publicly available product updates or press releases from Lexware.

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