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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

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

Technical Writer Services to Invoice

  • API documentation
  • User manuals
  • Knowledge base
  • Release notes
  • Technical guides
  • Process docs
  • Help content

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

Per word, per page, or project-based. Include research time in pricing.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

Technical Writer Invoice Tips

  • Specify word count or pages
  • Include revision rounds
  • Note research time
  • Reference doc standards
  • Track SME interviews

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to technical writer 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 technical writers in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. Per word, per page, or project-based. Include research time in pricing.

What should technical writer invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For technical writer services specifically, also include: API documentation, User manuals, Knowledge base.

How to price technical writing?

Per word ($0.15-$0.50), per page ($50-$150), or hourly for complex content.

Should research be billed?

Yes, technical research is significant work. Include in project rate.

What is required on German invoices?

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