Invoice guides by profession
Each guide covers: how to describe your services in German, which VAT rate applies, mandatory invoice fields, and profession-specific tips.
Freelance Developer
Freiberuflicher Softwareentwickler
Graphic Designer
Freiberuflicher Grafikdesigner
Copywriter
Freiberuflicher Texter / Copywriter
Translator
Freiberuflicher Übersetzer / Dolmetscher
Consultant
Freiberuflicher Unternehmensberater
Photographer
Freiberuflicher Fotograf
Architect
Freiberuflicher Architekt
Coach / Trainer
Freiberuflicher Coach / Trainer
Marketing Freelancer
Freiberuflicher Marketing-Berater
Social Media Manager
Freiberuflicher Social-Media-Manager
Personal Trainer
Freiberuflicher Personal Trainer
Virtual Assistant
Freiberufliche virtuelle Assistenz
Engineer / Technical Consultant
Freiberuflicher Ingenieur / Technischer Berater
Musician / Artist
Freiberuflicher Musiker / Künstler
Handwerker (Tradesperson)
Selbstständiger Handwerker
Heilpraktiker
Heilpraktiker / Heilpraktikerin
Lawyer / Rechtsanwalt
Rechtsanwalt / Rechtsanwältin
Driving Instructor / Fahrlehrer
Fahrlehrer / Fahrlehrerin
Property Manager / Hausmeister
Selbstständiger Hausmeister
Journalist
Freiberuflicher Journalist
Tax and invoicing guides
Everything about German invoicing law — VAT, mandatory fields, e-invoicing, and more.
§19 UStG & Kleinunternehmer — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about Germany's small business VAT exemption.
German Invoice Requirements — All Mandatory Fields
What every German invoice must legally include, with examples.
How to Invoice as a Freelancer in Germany
Step-by-step guide for new freelancers: from Steuernummer to payment terms.
German Invoice Glossary
ZUGFeRD, Umsatzsteuer-ID, Leistungsdatum — every term explained in English.
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E-Invoicing Mandate 2025–2028 — What Freelancers Need to Know
Germany's structured e-invoice requirement is rolling out now. Full timeline and what to do.
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