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Germany Tax Information

19% MwSt (standard)

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

Translator Services to Invoice

  • Document translation
  • Website localization
  • Legal translation
  • Medical translation
  • Technical translation
  • Interpretation
  • Proofreading

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% upfront for new clients, balance on delivery. Net 30 for agencies.

Sofort fällig14 Tage netto30 Tage nettoSkonto 2% bei 10 Tagen

Payment Methods in Germany

SEPA Bank TransferPayPalGiropayKreditkarte

Translator Invoice Tips

  • Specify language pair
  • Include word count
  • Note certification if applicable
  • Reference source documents
  • Document rush fees

Frequently Asked Questions

What tax rate applies to translator 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 translators in Germany?

Common payment methods in Germany include: SEPA Bank Transfer, PayPal, Giropay, Kreditkarte. 50% upfront for new clients, balance on delivery. Net 30 for agencies.

What should translator invoices include in Germany?

Your invoice should include: Business name, Steuernummer or USt-IdNr, Client details, Sequential invoice number. For translator services specifically, also include: Document translation, Website localization, Legal translation.

How should translators price their work?

Per word, per page, or hourly. Rates vary by language pair and specialization.

What should translation invoices include?

Language pair, word count, document type, certification (if applicable), and turnaround.

What is required on German invoices?

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