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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

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

Bookkeeper Services to Invoice

  • Monthly bookkeeping
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Payroll support
  • Financial reports
  • Catch-up bookkeeping

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

Monthly retainer paid in advance. Catch-up projects 50% deposit.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

Bookkeeper Invoice Tips

  • Specify period covered
  • Include transaction count
  • Note software used
  • Reference deliverables
  • Document hours if applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to bookkeeper 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 bookkeepers in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. Monthly retainer paid in advance. Catch-up projects 50% deposit.

What should bookkeeper invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For bookkeeper services specifically, also include: Monthly bookkeeping, Bank reconciliation, Accounts payable.

How to price bookkeeping?

Monthly flat fee based on transaction volume. $300-2000/month typical for small business.

Charge for catch-up work?

Hourly or per-month-behind rate. Catch-up is intensive work, price accordingly.

What is required on German invoices?

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