e-Invoice > Suppliers and partners > Lieferanten- & Partnerunternehmen-neu > Audi Deutschland
e-Invoice – Mode of operation
The e-invoicing process enables the electronic exchange of invoices from our partners to Audi. This exchange of data is supported by our service provider First Business Post.
First Business Post is a company that offers as a service the interchange of data between companies. In contrast to the classic electronic data interchange (data exchange via bilaterally defined interfaces with upstream converters), First Business Post has developed a string of free software packages that collect data where they are created today: on printout. Within a few seconds virtual paper can be created, containing all the information that would also have been printed on the paper. The software provided takes care of the secure and cost-effective electronic transmission to the service centre of First Business Post. Here the data are automatically read from the virtual paper, converted into the required data format according to the specifications of AUDI AG, and transmitted to AUDI AG so that we can continue their automated processing.
How does the service work?
- Our partners no longer have to print out their invoices as before, but can transmit them in an electronic format.
- First Business Post collects the details required by AUDI AG.
- Conventional, expensive and laborious postal delivery is no longer necessary.
- The service thus represents an intelligent link between your IT system and ours.
Data security
Using a combination of a digital signature and the latest encryption techniques, the security of your data is guaranteed. The process has been approved in terms of tax law, in cooperation with the financial authorities in Germany and Switzerland.
Requirements
A normal Windows PC with e-mail and Internet access are the only requirements. Your invoicing software simply has to permit the selection of a printer.
What services does First Business Post provide?
As an intermediate stop on your invoices' way to us, First Business Post collects, converts and delivers the invoices to Audi.
Registration process
To start the registration process, all you have to do is fill in the form provided here and send it back to us. We report your interest to our service provider, who then looks after you throughout the rest of the connection process.
Declaration of consent (German only) (36 kB)