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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

MwSt/USt is 19% standard, 7% reduced. Kleinunternehmer exemption under €22,000 annual revenue.

Architect Services to Invoice

  • Schematic design
  • Design development
  • Construction documents
  • Permit drawings
  • Site planning
  • Interior architecture
  • Project management

Invoice Requirements in Germany

Business name
Steuernummer or USt-IdNr
Client details
Sequential invoice number
Invoice and delivery date
Net amount, tax rate, tax amount
Gross total

Payment Terms

Phase-based billing. Percentage at each milestone. Retainer for ongoing projects.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

Architect Invoice Tips

  • Reference project phases
  • Include deliverables per phase
  • Note reimbursable expenses
  • Document design changes
  • Track percentage complete

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to architect invoices in Germany?

Germany has 19% MwSt (standard). MwSt/USt is 19% standard, 7% reduced. Kleinunternehmer exemption under €22,000 annual revenue.

What payment methods are common for architects in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. Phase-based billing. Percentage at each milestone. Retainer for ongoing projects.

What should architect invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For architect services specifically, also include: Schematic design, Design development, Construction documents.

How should architects bill for projects?

Percentage of construction cost, fixed fee by phase, or hourly. Phase-based is standard.

What about design changes?

Include scope of changes and bill as additional services beyond original scope.

What is required on German invoices?

§14 UStG requires: names, addresses, tax number, invoice number, date, description, VAT breakdown, total.