German Invoice Template (Rechnung)
EUR invoice with MwSt fields, IBAN space, and line items suited to German freelancers and Kleinunternehmer.
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"
6Payment details (optional)
Add bank transfer details, a scan-to-pay QR code, or both on the invoice PDF.
7Notes & Terms
Preview: Classic template
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI/UX Design - App Prototype Phase 1 | 1 | €4,800.00 | €4,800.00 |
IBAN DE89 3704 0044 0532 0130 00 BIC COBADEFFXXX
Zahlbar innerhalb 14 Tagen netto.
Rechnungen for German clients
German business customers expect a proper Rechnung with supplier details, invoice date, line descriptions, net amounts, VAT rate, and VAT amount. This template starts in EUR with 19% MwSt; switch to 7% for reduced-rate goods or 0% if you use Kleinunternehmerregelung.
What to try next
Want preset currency and tax without editing a template? create a EUR Rechnung opens the same editor with Euro defaults.
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How to use this page
- 1
Enter your business name and address
Include USt-IdNr. if you have one, or Steuernummer where appropriate.
- 2
Add customer details
For B2B, the customer address should appear on the invoice.
- 3
List Leistungen or goods
Clear German or bilingual descriptions help approval in Accounts Payable.
- 4
Set MwSt rate
19% standard, 7% reduced, or 0% with Kleinunternehmer note in Notes.
- 5
Add IBAN and BIC in Notes
SEPA bank transfer is standard in Germany.
- 6
Download PDF
Keep copies for your Buchhaltung.
What each field is for
- Currency
- EUR for domestic German billing.
- Tax
- MwSt (Mehrwertsteuer) shown as percentage on net amounts.
- Notes
- IBAN, BIC, and Kleinunternehmer disclaimer if applicable under §19 UStG.
Kleinunternehmer note
- If you use Kleinunternehmerregelung, do not show MwSt and add the statutory disclaimer in Notes.
- Invoice number must be consecutive.
- Leistungsdatum (service date) can be noted in the line description or Notes.
Before you send the invoice
German tax law (UStG) has detailed rules. This tool does not replace a Steuerberater for compliance checks.
Your data stays in your browser
InvoiceHub4U runs in your browser. We do not store your invoice details on our servers, and you do not need an account. PDFs are generated on your device when you click download. If you upload a logo, it stays in your browser session only. We use cookies for site preferences and analytics only where you have given consent. Read our privacy policy.
Questions people ask
What belongs on a German Rechnung?
Seller and buyer details, invoice date, unique number, line descriptions, net amounts, MwSt rate and amount, and IBAN for SEPA payment.
What if I am Kleinunternehmer?
Do not show VAT. Add the §19 UStG exemption note required for your status.
Is this German invoice tool free?
Yes. No account, no watermark, and unlimited PDF downloads from your browser.
Is my invoice data stored on your servers?
No. InvoiceHub4U runs in your browser. Your details are not saved on our servers when you create or download a PDF.
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