The 2019 EU invoice rules
B2B invoices must show both parties' addresses, the delivery date, a sequential number and the VAT breakdown.
Free Invoice Generator for Germany
Create and download a EUR invoice that follows common invoicing practice in Germany — in your language, with VAT labels, local date format and A4 paper.
- Currency
- EUR (€)
- Tax rates
- VAT
- Invoice date
- DD.MM.YYYY
- Paper size
- A4
Invoice builder
The preview updates as you type.
Currency: EUR (€)
Invoice numbers must be unique and issued in sequential order without gaps.
Date format: DD.MM.YYYY
Suggestions appear as you type — you can also write your own.
Invoice content is not sent to a server to generate the PDF.
Your business
Customer
- Line item 1€Line total€0.00
German gross prices include VAT; the invoice shows the VAT amount separately.
Add as many rates as you need — different lines can carry different rates.
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What this tool does
This generator preconfigures Germany conventions: the EUR currency, the VAT label, DD.MM.YYYY dates and A4 paper size. You enter your details and line items; it calculates subtotal, discounts, tax and the grand total, then renders a print-ready PDF entirely in your browser.
Currency: EUR (€)
Amounts use de-DE grouping and decimal rules and are rounded to 2 decimal places, as used by EUR.
Tax terminology: VAT
Invoices are labelled with the terminology Germany businesses expect. Presets are provided as a starting point and are not tax advice.
German gross prices include VAT; the invoice shows the VAT amount separately.
Invoice numbering
Default numbering pattern: RE-2026-0042. Invoice numbers must be unique and issued in sequential order without gaps.
Payment practice
Common payment terms used in Germany: Due on receipt, 14 days net, 30 days net, 30 days net, 2% skonto. Always state a due date, and ask customers to quote the invoice number as the payment reference.
What a Germany invoice usually includes
- Seller name and full address
- Customer name and address
- Invoice date and sequential number
- Date of delivery or service
- Net amount, VAT rate and gross total
- VAT ID numbers for B2B
Designed for common invoicing practices in Germany. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.
Invoicing notes for Germany
Practical points to check before you send the invoice.
Gross prices are the norm
Prices quoted to customers normally include VAT, so the invoice works backwards to the net amount.
Small business exemption
Small businesses under the Kleinunternehmerregelung issue invoices without VAT and note the exemption reference.
Example invoice
A worked example using the VAT label and EUR amounts. Open the builder to edit any field.
Northwind Studio
Bristol · DE
Invoice
- Invoice number
- RE-2026-0042
- Issue date
- 2026-04-01
- Due date
- 2026-05-01
From
Northwind Studio
Amelia Hart
18 Harbour Lane
Bristol BS1 4RN
Germany
VAT ID (USt-IdNr.): GB123456789
+44 117 496 0101
Bill to
Lumen Retail GmbH
Jonas Weber
Hauptstraße 24
Berlin 10115
| # | Description | Code | Qty | Unit price | Discount | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brand identity design — discovery, concepts and final artworkproject · 1 | DSG-01 | 1 | 1.800,00 € | — | VAT 19% | 1.800,00 € |
| 2 | Website design — homepage and four inner pagespage · 5 | WEB-04 | 5 | 320,00 € | 10% | VAT 19% | 1.440,00 € |
| 3 | Monthly retainer — content updates and supportmonth · 2 | RET-M | 2 | 450,00 € | — | VAT 19% | 900,00 € |
- Subtotal
- 4.300,00 €
- Line discounts
- −160,00 €
- Amount excluding tax
- 3.478,99 €
- VAT (19%)
- 661,01 €
Grand total4.140,00 €
Tax 661,01 € included
- Payment terms
- 30 days net, 2% skonto
- VAT ID (USt-IdNr.)
- GB123456789
- Issue date
- 01.04.2026
Payment details
Payment reference: invoice RE-2026-0042 · 30 days net, 2% skonto
Notes
Thank you for your business. Please quote the invoice number with your payment.
Terms & conditions
Payment due within 30 days. Late payments may attract statutory interest.
Authorised signature
Northwind Studio
northwind.example · [email protected] · +44 117 496 0101Invoice RE-2026-0042
Thank you for your business.
FAQ: invoicing in Germany
Is this invoice generator free for businesses in Germany?
Yes — free, unlimited and without an account. EUR formatting, VAT labels and DD.MM.YYYY dates are preconfigured for Germany.
Does the PDF use the right paper size?
Yes, A4 is preselected for Germany, and you can switch between A4 and Letter at any time.
Are the tax presets accurate?
Presets are informational starting points. Tax obligations depend on your situation — verify current rates with a qualified professional before issuing a tax invoice.
Can I save and reuse an invoice?
Yes. Save a draft in this browser, duplicate it next month, or export and re-import the invoice as JSON.
Is my customer's data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated and rendered in your browser; nothing is sent to a server to build the PDF.
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Designed for common invoicing practices in Germany. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.