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Guides: invoicing in Germany
What has to be on a German invoice? What applies to Kleinunternehmer? And when do you need an e-invoice? Short answers with examples, written for freelancers and expats.
Invoicing as a Kleinunternehmer in Germany (§ 19 UStG): note, required fields, example
How to write a correct invoice as a Kleinunternehmer (small business) in Germany: turnover limits from 2025, the § 19 UStG note, required fields and common mistakes.
Read more →German invoice requirements (§ 14 UStG): checklist for 2026
Every mandatory field on a German invoice as a checklist, from invoice number to VAT rate. Plus special cases like invoices up to €250 and how long to keep invoices.
Read more →Mandatory e-invoicing in Germany 2025, 2027, 2028: who must do what, and when?
Germany's B2B e-invoicing mandate explained: receiving since 2025, issuing from 2027 and 2028, transition rules, exemptions and accepted formats (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD).
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