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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

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

Sound Designer Services to Invoice

  • Sound design
  • Foley
  • Audio post
  • Game audio
  • Sound effects
  • Ambient design
  • Audio branding

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

50% deposit, 50% on delivery. Project-based or per-minute.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

Sound Designer Invoice Tips

  • Specify deliverables
  • Include formats
  • Note licensing
  • Reference projects
  • Document sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to sound 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 sound designers in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. 50% deposit, 50% on delivery. Project-based or per-minute.

What should sound designer invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For sound designer services specifically, also include: Sound design, Foley, Audio post.

How to price sound design?

Per minute of content, project-based, or day rate for sessions.

License sound effects?

Specify usage rights. Buyout vs. limited license affects pricing.

What is required on German invoices?

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