Germany invoices
Invoice Generator for Germany
Create EUR invoices with VAT support, local formatting, and instant PDF export.
Invoicing in Germany: the essentials
- Tax
- VAT (Umsatzsteuer)
- Rates
- 19% standard, 7% reduced
- Tax identifier
- USt-IdNr (DE + 9 digits) or Steuernummer
- Registration
- Kleinunternehmer exemption below €25,000 prior year and €100,000 current year
Worth knowing: The service date (Leistungsdatum) is mandatory even when identical to the invoice date. Invoices up to €250 gross may use the simplified form.
Checked 6 August 2026 against UStG §14. General information, not tax advice. Rates and thresholds change — verify anything affecting your business with the local tax authority.
Invoicing rules in Germany
German clients reject invoices over missing fields, not formatting. Here are the nine mandatory Rechnung fields, the €250 simplification, and what e-invoicing changes.
Read: How to Write an Invoice in Germany (Rechnung Requirements)Supported currencies & taxes
Use major currencies worldwide with local formatting. Add VAT, GST, sales tax, or custom rates per line or on the invoice total.
Templates
Select a style that matches your brand or keeps long invoices compact.
FAQ
Privacy-first workflow
Runs fully in your browser with no signup required. By default, invoices and quotations stay on your device—no forced uploads to generate a PDF.