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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

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

SaaS Services to Invoice

  • Monthly subscription
  • Annual subscription
  • Usage-based charges
  • Overage fees
  • Add-on features
  • Setup fees
  • Enterprise licensing

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

Prepaid monthly or annually. Enterprise contracts may be Net 30.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

SaaS Invoice Tips

  • Include subscription period
  • Show plan details
  • Detail overages separately
  • Reference account ID
  • Include next billing date

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to saas 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 saass in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. Prepaid monthly or annually. Enterprise contracts may be Net 30.

What should saas invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For saas services specifically, also include: Monthly subscription, Annual subscription, Usage-based charges.

How should SaaS companies invoice?

Include plan name, billing period, base price, overages, and total. Reference account ID.

How to handle usage-based billing?

Track usage throughout period. Invoice base plus overages with usage details.

What is required on German invoices?

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