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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

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

Contractor Services to Invoice

  • Labor charges
  • Material costs
  • Equipment rental
  • Permit fees
  • Subcontractor work
  • Change orders
  • Warranty work

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

Progress billing at milestones. Retain 5-10% until final inspection.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

Contractor Invoice Tips

  • Break down materials and labor
  • Reference permits
  • Document change orders
  • Include lien waiver language
  • Track progress payments

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to contractor 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 contractors in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. Progress billing at milestones. Retain 5-10% until final inspection.

What should contractor invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For contractor services specifically, also include: Labor charges, Material costs, Equipment rental.

How should contractors bill for projects?

Progress invoicing at milestones. Break down labor, materials, and subcontractor costs.

How do contractors handle material markup?

15-25% markup is standard. State policy in contracts.

What is required on German invoices?

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