Invoice maker for Germany
Professional German invoices with your Steuernummer and MwSt., written in German.
Local rules
How invoicing works in Germany
In Germany, §14 UStG spells out exactly what a Rechnung has to show, down to the delivery date and your Steuernummer. The editor has a field for each of them, adds 19% MwSt. for you and writes the invoice itself in German.
At a glance
Invoicing in Germany
- Currency
- Euro (EUR, €)
- Tax
- Umsatzsteuer (USt., often shown as MwSt.)
- Tax number
- Steuernummer or USt-IdNr., e.g. DE123456789
- Registration
- Under the Kleinunternehmerregelung (§19 UStG) you can invoice without VAT if your turnover stayed under €25,000 last year and stays under €100,000 this year.
Legal requirements
What an invoice in Germany must include
What the rules in Germany ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- Your full name and address, and the customer's
- Your Steuernummer or USt-IdNr.
- The invoice date
- A unique, sequential invoice number
- The quantity and type of goods or services
- The date or period of delivery
- The net amount per tax rate
- The tax rate and tax amount, or a note why no VAT is charged
Tax rates
Umsatzsteuer rates in Germany
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 19% | Most goods and services |
| Reduced | 7% | For example food, books and public transport |
Good to know
Kleinunternehmer
If you use the small business rule, you don't charge VAT. Add a note such as "Gemäß § 19 UStG wird keine Umsatzsteuer berechnet" to the invoice.
Small invoices
Invoices up to €250 including VAT (Kleinbetragsrechnung) need fewer details: your name and address, the date, the description, the total and the VAT rate.
E-invoicing
Since 2025, businesses in Germany must be able to receive e-invoices (XRechnung or ZUGFeRD) from other businesses, with sending becoming mandatory in stages. Check whether your B2B customers already require them.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with Bundeszentralamt für Steuern or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What must a German invoice include?
Under §14 UStG: both parties' full names and addresses, your Steuernummer or USt-IdNr., the invoice date, a unique invoice number, the goods or services, the delivery date, the net amount per rate, and the tax rate and amount, or a note on why no VAT applies.
How do I invoice as a Kleinunternehmer?
You don't charge VAT and add a note that no VAT is charged under § 19 UStG. The rest of the invoice needs the usual details, like your tax number and a unique invoice number.
Do I have to send e-invoices in Germany?
For business customers, receiving e-invoices has been mandatory since 2025, and sending them becomes mandatory in stages. Invoices to private customers can still be sent as a regular PDF.
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