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DATEV, ZUGFeRD, and Accountant Handoff Basics

Practical concepts for German and DACH Shopify merchants using HermitTaxDE.

DATEV export

DATEV EXTF export batches help move posting data from Shopify invoice workflows into accountant-facing tools without rebuilding month-end spreadsheets by hand.

ZUGFeRD

ZUGFeRD combines a readable PDF invoice with structured invoice data so accounting tools can process the invoice more reliably.

GoBD-oriented records

The workflow emphasizes sequential invoice numbers, cancellation invoices instead of edits, export history, and a cleaner trail for review.

Accountant sign-off

Default account mappings and tax settings are starting points. The merchant and accountant remain responsible for confirming the recurring setup.