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Arveandmed are the data elements contained in an invoice. They identify the parties, describe the goods or services delivered, and document the financial transaction. In practice, arveandmed support bookkeeping, payment processing, and tax reporting, and are commonly exchanged in digital form between businesses, accountants, and authorities.

Typical arveandmed include the seller and buyer names and addresses, VAT or tax numbers, invoice number and issue date, due date, and currency. They also cover payment terms, line items with description, quantity, unit price, and line totals, as well as tax rates and amounts, subtotal, tax total, and grand total. Additional fields may include reference numbers (such as an order or contract number), delivery notes, remarks, and, when relevant, payment information like bank account details.

Formats and standards: For automated processing, arveandmed are stored and transmitted in structured formats such as XML or JSON, or in standardized e-invoicing schemas. Internationally used standards include EN 16931 for EU e-invoicing, UN/CEFACT Cross-Industry Invoice, UBL, and ISO 20022. Many systems also support country-specific implementations. These data models facilitate interoperability, machine reading, and seamless integration with accounting and ERP software.

Usage and compliance: Accurate arveandmed are essential for correct accounting, VAT reporting, and audit trails. They enable digital reconciliation, faster payments, and clearer financial oversight. Data governance practices—ensuring completeness, accuracy, timeliness, privacy, and secure archiving—are important for regulatory compliance and long-term retrieval.