Built for German businesses
EUR invoicing built in
Set EUR as default. Invoices, quotes and reports in euro, with other currencies for non-euro clients.
Cards, SEPA & Sofort via Stripe
Clients pay by card, SEPA Direct Debit or Sofort from a Pay Now link; the invoice reconciles itself on payment.
19% VAT (USt) + USt-IdNr
Apply 19% (or reduced 7%) VAT per line item and add your USt-IdNr — both shown on a GoBD-friendly invoice.
Automatic payment reminders
Stop chasing overdue invoices by hand. BillRyt emails polite reminders on your schedule until the invoice is paid.
Quotes → invoices
Send a branded Angebot (quote), then convert it to a Rechnung (invoice) in one click once approved.
Selling into Africa too? Add Paystack
BillRyt is one of the few tools that puts Stripe and Paystack on the same invoice — collect from a client in London and a client in Lagos, from one dashboard.
Invoicing in Germany — the real picture
German freelancers and the Mittelstand run on precise, compliant invoices — the right USt rate, your USt-IdNr, sequential numbering — then wait on SEPA transfers that clients treat as due whenever they get to them. Manual Word/Excel Rechnungen make errors and reconciliation slow.
BillRyt issues a correct, sequentially numbered invoice with a Pay Now button. Clients pay by card, SEPA or Sofort via Stripe, the invoice reconciles itself, and reminders (Mahnungen) go out automatically. Records export cleanly to DATEV-friendly tools.
VAT (Umsatzsteuer) in Germany
Germany's standard VAT (Umsatzsteuer) rate is 19%, with a reduced 7% for certain goods. BillRyt lets you apply the right rate per line item and print your USt-IdNr.
Add your USt-IdNr in Settings → Workspace so it prints on every invoice. On the Kleinunternehmer scheme? Invoice without VAT.
Payment methods in Germany
SEPA Direct Debit
Popularvia Stripe
The default for German B2B — euro bank-to-bank, ideal for larger or recurring invoices.
Credit / debit card
Popularvia Stripe
Visa, Mastercard for local and cross-border clients.
Sofort / bank transfer
via Stripe
Popular online bank-transfer method; clients pay directly from their bank.
A worked example
Scenario: A Berlin consultancy bills a client €2,000. VAT (USt) at 19% applies, and the invoice shows the USt-IdNr.
BillRyt calculates USt and prints the USt-IdNr automatically. Client pays by SEPA, card or Sofort via Stripe.
Frequently asked questions
Does BillRyt handle German VAT (Umsatzsteuer)?
Yes. Apply 19% (or reduced 7%) VAT per line item and add your USt-IdNr, which prints on every invoice. Kleinunternehmer can invoice without VAT.
Can I invoice and get paid in EUR?
Yes. Set EUR as your default currency; clients pay by card, SEPA Direct Debit or Sofort via Stripe. Other currencies are available for non-euro clients.
How do my clients pay?
Each invoice has a Pay Now link — clients pay by SEPA, card or Sofort via Stripe, or you record a bank transfer manually.
Is BillRyt free to use in Germany?
Yes — the Free plan is free forever, no credit card required. Paid plans add more features and team seats. See /pricing for current rates.