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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

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

Event Planner Services to Invoice

  • Event planning
  • Venue sourcing
  • Vendor coordination
  • On-site management
  • Corporate events
  • Private parties
  • Virtual events

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

Deposit to book, progress payments, balance before event.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

Event Planner Invoice Tips

  • Reference event date/venue
  • Include planning fees separately
  • Note vendor pass-through costs
  • Document guest count
  • Specify deliverables

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to event planner 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 event planners in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. Deposit to book, progress payments, balance before event.

What should event planner invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For event planner services specifically, also include: Event planning, Venue sourcing, Vendor coordination.

How should event planners price services?

Flat planning fee, percentage of budget, or hourly. Corporate events often use flat fees.

Should planners pass through vendor costs?

Either pass through with markup (10-20%) or have client pay vendors directly.

What is required on German invoices?

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