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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

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

Game Developer Services to Invoice

  • Game development
  • Level design
  • Game mechanics
  • Unity/Unreal work
  • Mobile games
  • VR/AR games
  • Game porting

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

Milestone-based: prototype, alpha, beta, release. Publishers often Net 30-60.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

Game Developer Invoice Tips

  • Reference build versions
  • Include milestone deliverables
  • Document platform targets
  • Note engine licenses
  • Track asset creation

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to game developer 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 game developers in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. Milestone-based: prototype, alpha, beta, release. Publishers often Net 30-60.

What should game developer invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For game developer services specifically, also include: Game development, Level design, Game mechanics.

How to structure game dev payments?

Milestone payments: concept, prototype, alpha, beta, gold master.

Should engine licenses be included?

Pass through at cost or factor into project. Specify in contract.

What is required on German invoices?

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