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Create free Rechnungen for Germany

German freelancers (Freiberufler), GmbH vendors, and Kleinunternehmer must issue proper Rechnungen with correct USt treatment, sequential numbers, and full supplier and customer addresses.

This free Rechnung generator defaults to EUR and 19% Umsatzsteuer. Disable VAT if you operate under the Kleinunternehmerregelung (§19 UStG) and do not charge USt on your invoices.

Clients and Finanzamt reviews expect net amounts, VAT rate, VAT amount, and gross total on separate lines — the form calculates these as you type.

German invoice (Rechnung) essentials

A compliant Rechnung needs your full name and address, customer name and address, unique Rechnungsnummer, Leistungsdatum or service period, description of Leistung, net amount, USt rate and USt amount, and Bruttobetrag.

B2B EU sales may require your USt-IdNr and the customer's VAT ID plus a reverse charge note. Domestic Kleinunternehmer must include the legally required §19 UStG disclaimer instead of VAT lines.

Store PDF Rechnungen for ten years under GoBD retention rules. Downloads from this tool can be archived locally or in your DATEV-ready document folder.

Typical users in Germany

IT and design freelancers billing German Mittelstand clients with 14- or 30-day Zahlungsziel. Kleinunternehmer under the €22,000 threshold issuing VAT-free Rechnungen with the statutory small-business note.

English-speaking founders in Berlin or Munich who want a quick EUR PDF without installing Lexoffice for every one-off bill.

EUR, USt, and SEPA-ready fields

IBAN and BIC placeholders match how German businesses pay via SEPA Überweisung. Standard 19% USt applies to most goods and services; switch to 7% in settings for eligible reduced-rate items if needed.

Enter German text such as Leistungsbeschreibung or Zahlungsziel in any field — umlauts render correctly in the PDF.

Issue Angebote using our quote tool, then finalize the Rechnung once the Auftrag is confirmed.

Angebot, Gutschrift, and related tools

Send an quote (Angebot) during negotiation, then bill with a numbered Rechnung after delivery. Correct prior invoices using our credit note tool and reference the original Rechnungsnummer in notes.

Need USD or GBP billing instead? Select United States, UK, or other regions under Invoice by country in the footer.

Germany invoice FAQ

Can Kleinunternehmer issue invoices without USt?

Yes. Turn off tax in Document Settings and add the mandatory Kleinunternehmer disclaimer in notes — for example that no Umsatzsteuer is charged pursuant to §19 UStG. Confirm wording with your Steuerberater.

What legal fields must a German Rechnung contain?

Full supplier and customer addresses, unique invoice number, invoice date, service description and date, net amount, VAT rate and VAT amount if charged, and gross total. Missing fields can delay input tax deductions for your client.

How does sequential invoice numbering work in Germany?

Rechnungsnummern must be unique and chronological without gaps you cannot explain. Assign the next number in your series each time you download a new Rechnung and keep a log for the Finanzamt.

Can I write invoice labels in German?

The form labels are in English for clarity, but you can type German descriptions, payment terms (Zahlungsziel), and footnotes. PDF output supports ä, ö, ü, and ß.

Do I need USt-IdNr for EU B2B clients?

Cross-border B2B services often use the reverse charge mechanism — show both VAT IDs and a note that the customer accounts for VAT. Rules vary by service type; verify with your tax advisor.

How do I show SEPA IBAN payment details?

Use the payment details area for Kontoinhaber, IBAN, and BIC. Most German corporate clients expect SEPA transfer instructions rather than card payment links.

Are PDF Rechnungen accepted by German tax authorities?

Electronic PDF invoices are widely used when they contain mandatory fields and authentic supplier identity. Archive them for the statutory retention period alongside your bookkeeping records.