E-Invoicing for Freelancers
Many freelancers only send a handful of invoices each month. Even so, the mandatory e-invoicing rules can apply — especially if you work with companies or public-sector clients.
E-Invoicing made simple
PDF or real E-Invoice?
Find out in just a few minutes whether you need electronic invoices, whether a regular PDF is sufficient, and what next steps make sense for your business.
E-Invoicing Basics
Articles & Background
E-Invoicing for Public Authorities
When invoicing public-sector clients, stricter requirements often apply. An XRechnung is frequently expected.
E-Invoicing for Tradespeople (Handwerker)
Many trades businesses still use industry-specific software, Word, Excel, or plain PDF to create invoices. That works day-to-day — but can become a problem under mandatory e-invoicing rules.
FAQ
A standard PDF is generally not a genuine e-invoice. An e-invoice must contain structured data that can be processed automatically by software.
Is a PDF an E-Invoice?
**No. A standard PDF is not a genuine e-invoice.**
Mandatory E-Invoicing Explained Simply
Mandatory e-invoicing means that invoices between businesses must increasingly be created, received, and processed in a machine-readable format.
XRechnung or ZUGFeRD?
XRechnung and ZUGFeRD are two key e-invoicing formats.