German Invoice Template (Rechnung)
German Rechnung with 19% MwSt, Steuernummer and USt-IdNr fields. Section 14 UStG compliant. PDF free.
1Your Business Details
2Bill To (Client)
3Invoice Details
4Line Items
5Tax, Discount & Shipping
e.g. "VAT (20%)", "GST (10%)", "CGST + SGST (18%)"
e.g. "Early Payment (5%)", "Loyalty Discount"
6Notes & Terms
Preview: Classic template
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softwareentwicklung Backend API REST/GraphQL Mai 2025 | 1 | โฌ14,500.00 | โฌ14,500.00 |
| Projektmanagement 20 Std x 120 EUR/Std | 20 | โฌ120.00 | โฌ2,400.00 |
| Serverkosten AWS monatliche Pauschale | 1 | โฌ850.00 | โฌ850.00 |
RECHNUNG | USt-IdNr: DE123456789 | Steuernummer: 27/234/56789 | Leistungszeitraum: Mai 2025 | Zahlungsziel: 30 Tage netto
Zahlbar innerhalb 30 Tagen. IBAN: DE89 3704 0044 0532 0130 00 | BIC: COBADEFFXXX | Kontoinhaber: Weber Digital GmbH
Germany has strict invoicing requirements under Section 14 UStG. This Rechnung template includes all mandatory fields, missing any element means the buyer cannot deduct Vorsteuer (input VAT).
German Invoice Requirements (Section 14 UStG)
German VAT law specifies exactly what must appear on a Rechnung. Missing any mandatory element makes the invoice legally invalid and the buyer cannot claim Vorsteuer.
What to Include
- Full name and address of supplier
- Full name and address of recipient
- Steuernummer or USt-IdNr
- Unique invoice number Rechnungsnummer
- Invoice date and date of supply
- Description of goods or services
- Quantity and unit price Nettobetrag
- Tax rate 19% standard or 7% reduced
- Tax amount Steuerbetrag
- Gross total Bruttobetrag
Tips & Best Practices
Steuernummer vs USt-IdNr
Use Steuernummer for domestic invoices and USt-IdNr for intra-EU invoices.
Sequential invoice numbers
Numbers must be unique and sequential, gaps can trigger a tax audit.
E-Rechnung coming
Germany is introducing mandatory electronic invoicing for B2B transactions.
Keep records for 10 years
German tax law requires invoice records to be kept for 10 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready? Your invoice is already filled in above โ
Just update your details, add your logo if you'd like, and download.
Go to Invoice Generator