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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

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

Motion Designer Services to Invoice

  • Motion graphics
  • Explainer videos
  • Title sequences
  • Logo animation
  • Social media motion
  • UI animation
  • Kinetic typography

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

30% upfront, 40% at animatic, 30% on delivery.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

Motion Designer Invoice Tips

  • Specify duration
  • Include revisions
  • Note complexity
  • Reference storyboards
  • Document formats

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to motion designer 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 motion designers in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. 30% upfront, 40% at animatic, 30% on delivery.

What should motion designer invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For motion designer services specifically, also include: Motion graphics, Explainer videos, Title sequences.

How to price motion design?

Per second, per project, or day rate. Factor in complexity.

Storyboard charges?

Include in project or bill separately. It's significant work.

What is required on German invoices?

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