Create an invoice — free, no signup

Fill in the fields, watch the invoice take shape live, and download it as a PDF. Every mandatory field under §14 UStG is covered, and the small-business (§19) and reverse-charge (§13b) cases are one click away. No account, no email address, no watermark.

  • No signup

    No account, no email address, no watermark. Fill it in, download the PDF, done.

  • A real live preview

    You see the exact template that ends up in the PDF — not just a table of numbers.

  • Mandatory fields included

    Fields for tax number, service period and VAT per rate — plus §19 and §13b at the flip of a switch.

Your details (issuer)

Street, postcode and city, country — one per line.

One of the two numbers is mandatory (§14 UStG).

Client (recipient)

Mandatory for reverse charge — the tax liability moves to the client.

Invoice details

Line items

Tax & notes

No VAT, plus the §19 UStG exemption note on the invoice. In Austria the basis is §6 (1) 27 UStG — add that wording in the notes field.

For cross-border B2B services in the EU: no VAT, plus the reverse-charge note and both VAT IDs on the invoice.

Live preview

Template: Classic

No account, no email address, no watermark. What you type stays in your browser — it is sent to our server once to render the PDF and is not stored there.

More than one invoice a month?

Billy writes, sends and chases invoices automatically: sequential numbering, saved clients, recurring invoices, and an AI assistant that creates the invoice from a single sentence.

How do I create an invoice?

An invoice is not free text: VAT law prescribes what has to be on it. These five steps produce a complete invoice you can send to your client right away.

  1. 1

    Enter your details and your client’s

    Add the name and full address of both the issuer and the recipient. Include your tax number or your VAT ID — one of the two is mandatory.

  2. 2

    Set the invoice number and date

    The invoice number must be unique and sequential. Add the issue date and, if it differs, the date or period of supply.

  3. 3

    Add the line items

    Describe each service or delivery with quantity and unit price. The net amount, the VAT per rate and the gross total are calculated for you.

  4. 4

    Pick the tax case

    By default the invoice shows VAT. For the small-business scheme (§19 UStG) or reverse charge (§13b UStG) you switch VAT off — the matching note appears on the invoice automatically.

  5. 5

    Download the PDF

    Check the live preview and download the invoice as a PDF. No signup, no watermark. Keep the invoice for ten years, as the retention period requires.

Mandatory fields on an invoice (§14 UStG)

If a mandatory field is missing, your client cannot deduct input VAT — and in the worst case the invoice comes back to you. These details belong on every invoice (simplified rules apply to small amounts up to €250):

To see which design suits you best, browse the invoice template overview.

Invoices without VAT: the two cases

Small business (§19 UStG)

If you use the small-business scheme you may not show VAT and must state the exemption. Legal basis: §19 UStG in Germany, §6 (1) 27 UStG in Austria. In return, you cannot deduct input VAT.

Reverse charge (§13b UStG)

For B2B services to businesses elsewhere in the EU, the tax liability transfers to the recipient. The invoice shows no VAT but carries the reverse-charge note and the VAT IDs of both parties.

Guides to read next

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Frequently asked questions

Is this invoice generator really free?

Yes. You can create as many invoices as you like and download them as PDFs — no account, no email address, no watermark. There is no hidden signup at the end.

Do I have to sign up or give my email address?

No. The generator runs in your browser. Your input is sent to our server once to render the PDF file and is not stored there.

Is the resulting invoice legally correct?

The template contains every mandatory field under §14 UStG (Germany) and §11 UStG (Austria) — provided you fill the fields in completely. If special rules apply to your case, such as an exemption or a specific description of services, have it checked by a tax adviser.

How do I write an invoice as a small business (Kleinunternehmer)?

Switch on the "small business" option. The invoice then shows no VAT and carries the exemption note under §19 UStG. In Austria the legal basis is §6 (1) 27 UStG — you can add that wording in the notes field.

How do I create a reverse-charge invoice?

Switch on the "reverse charge" option. The invoice then shows no VAT and carries the note that the tax liability transfers to the recipient. Important: both your VAT ID and your client’s must appear on the invoice.

Which invoice number should I use?

The number must be unique and may only be issued once. A sequential scheme such as 2026-001, 2026-002 is customary and permitted; avoid gaps so the numbering stays verifiable.

Can I edit the invoice later?

The generator stores nothing — once you leave the page, your input is gone. If you want to reuse invoices, save clients or continue invoice numbers automatically, you need invoicing software like Billy.

How long do I have to keep invoices?

Invoices are subject to retention rules: generally ten years in Germany and seven years in Austria. Store the PDF somewhere you will find it again.

Note: This page provides general information and is not a substitute for tax or legal advice. Rules and thresholds can change; the laws currently in force govern.

More than one invoice a month?

Billy writes, sends and chases your invoices automatically — sequential numbering, saved clients, recurring invoices, and an AI assistant that creates the invoice from a single sentence.

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