Germany · EUR · USt. (VAT) 19%
Germany Invoice Generator
Pick Germany and the invoice sets itself up: USt. 19%, EUR amounts, your USt-IdNr. / Steuernummer and IBAN / SEPA transfer with a scannable QR code details. Download a PDF in seconds, with no account and no watermark.
What an invoice in Germany must include
- Full name and address of supplier and customer
- Steuernummer or USt-IdNr. of the supplier
- Invoice date and a unique invoice number
- Quantity and type of goods or scope of services
- Date of supply (Leistungsdatum) — even if it matches the invoice date
- Net amount by tax rate, the tax rate and the tax amount
- Any agreed discounts, and a note on tax exemptions (e.g. § 19 UStG)
Rules worth knowing
- Kleinunternehmer (§ 19 UStG): prior-year turnover up to €25,000 and current year up to €100,000 (since 2025). The exemption note on the invoice is compulsory.
- Every business must be able to receive structured e-invoices (XRechnung / ZUGFeRD) since 1 January 2025. Issuing them becomes mandatory from 2027 for turnover over €800,000 and from 2028 for everyone — Kleinunternehmer are exempt from issuing.
- Selling to a VAT-registered business in another EU country? Charge 0%, show both VAT numbers and add “Reverse charge — Article 196, Directive 2006/112/EC”.
USt. (VAT) setups built in
| Setup | Printed on the invoice |
|---|---|
| USt. 19% (Regelsteuersatz) | USt. 19% |
| USt. 7% (ermäßigt) | USt. 7% |
| Kleinunternehmer (§ 19 UStG — no VAT) | No tax Gemäß § 19 UStG wird keine Umsatzsteuer berechnet (Kleinunternehmerregelung). |
Tax authority: Finanzamt / Bundeszentralamt für Steuern. Last checked 2026-09. Sources: BMF — E-Rechnung FAQ. Spotted something out of date? Email us and we’ll fix it.
This page is a practical summary, not tax advice. Check with Finanzamt or an accountant if you’re unsure.
Germany invoices — FAQ
Is this Germany invoice generator really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no limit. Invoices are created in your browser, and your details are saved on your own device, not on our servers.
What USt. (VAT) should I put on an invoice in Germany?
The tool offers these setups: USt. 19% (Regelsteuersatz); USt. 7% (ermäßigt); Kleinunternehmer (§ 19 UStG — no VAT). Pick the one that fits and adjust any rate. You can also add extra lines, including withholding that is subtracted from the total. Rates last checked 2026-09.
What must an invoice include in Germany?
Full name and address of supplier and customer; Steuernummer or USt-IdNr. of the supplier; Invoice date and a unique invoice number; Quantity and type of goods or scope of services; Date of supply (Leistungsdatum) — even if it matches the invoice date; Net amount by tax rate, the tax rate and the tax amount; Any agreed discounts, and a note on tax exemptions (e.g. § 19 UStG).
Can I invoice in USD, EUR or GBP from Germany?
Yes. The default is Euro (EUR), but you can pick any currency in the Document section. Amounts and dates are formatted the way your client expects.
How can clients pay me?
Add IBAN / SEPA transfer with a scannable QR code, plus an optional online payment link (PayPal, Stripe, Wise) that prints as a QR code.
Is a PDF invoice valid in Germany?
Every business must be able to receive structured e-invoices (XRechnung / ZUGFeRD) since 1 January 2025. Issuing them becomes mandatory from 2027 for turnover over €800,000 and from 2028 for everyone — Kleinunternehmer are exempt from issuing.