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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

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

E-commerce Services to Invoice

  • Product sales
  • Shipping
  • Gift wrapping
  • Express delivery
  • International shipping
  • Subscription orders
  • Wholesale

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

Paid at time of order. Wholesale: Net 30 with credit approval.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

E-commerce Invoice Tips

  • Include SKUs
  • Show itemized shipping
  • Display taxes clearly
  • Reference order numbers
  • Include return policy

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to e-commerce 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 e-commerces in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. Paid at time of order. Wholesale: Net 30 with credit approval.

What should e-commerce invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For e-commerce services specifically, also include: Product sales, Shipping, Gift wrapping.

What should e-commerce invoices include?

Order number, products with SKUs, quantities, shipping, taxes, and payment method.

How to handle international invoices?

Include clear currency, customs notes, and HS codes if required.

What is required on German invoices?

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