German Invoice Template (Rechnung)

Create Professional German Invoices in Minutes

Generating compliant German invoices (Rechnungen) doesn't have to be complicated. This German Invoice Template includes all mandatory fields required under German tax law (Umsatzsteuergesetz - UStG) and commercial regulations, helping freelancers, small businesses, agencies, and consultants create professional invoices that meet legal requirements.

Why Use This Template?

German invoicing requirements are strict. Every invoice must contain specific information including seller details, tax identification numbers, sequential invoice numbering, and detailed VAT breakdowns. This template ensures you capture everything needed for tax compliance, reverse charge scenarios (Reverse-Charge-Verfahren), and clear payment terms.

Whether you're invoicing German clients, handling B2B transactions within the EU, or managing reverse charge VAT situations, this form guides you through the process with fields for all mandatory information including Steuernummer or USt-IdNr., itemized services or products, and German-standard payment terms.

Perfect for Freelancers, Agencies & SMBs

This template is designed for:

• Freelancers and consultants working with German clients who need compliant invoicing
• Agencies and service providers managing multiple German or EU clients
• Small businesses selling products or services in Germany
• International companies invoicing German customers and needing proper VAT handling

Streamline with Paperform + Stepper

Use Paperform's calculation engine to automatically compute subtotals, VAT amounts, and final totals based on line items. Connect this form to your workflow using Stepper to automatically generate PDF invoices, send them via email, log transactions in your accounting software, and track payment status—all without manual data entry.

For businesses needing signed agreements alongside invoices, Papersign lets you send generated invoices for client acknowledgment or combine them with contracts for a complete billing and approval workflow.

Compliant, Professional & Efficient

Trusted by businesses across Germany and Europe, Paperform helps you maintain professional documentation while staying compliant with German commercial and tax regulations. Create invoices that look professional, contain all legally required information, and integrate seamlessly into your existing business workflows.