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Create a DIN-oriented invoice PDF online - free
Forget shifting Word templates: the free generator calculates the invoice and creates a clear business PDF with address, invoice details, items and footer. It does not claim complete Form B geometry or structured XRechnung/ZUGFeRD output.
The anatomy of a DIN 5008 invoice
Letterhead and sender line
Company name and logo on top; above the address window a single sender line in small print - that is what shows in the envelope window.
Address window and info block
The recipient address and invoice details are separated clearly. Exact window-envelope placement depends on the selected renderer and stationery; the free PDF does not promise a complete Form B geometry.
Items table and totals
Positions with quantity, unit, unit price and net amount; totals broken down by tax rate, then the gross total - the arithmetic the recipient checks first.
Footer with the legal block
Bank details, tax number or VAT ID, and the commercial-register entry belong in the footer of every page - like classic business stationery.
FAQ
What does DIN 5008 actually specify for invoices?
DIN 5008 describes German business-letter layout, including the address field, information block, subject, fold and punch marks, and footer. It is not a statutory invoice requirement. The free QuickInvoice follows the common sections but is not a complete Form B renderer with fold and punch marks.
Why not a Word template?
The browser generator calculates items and creates a consistent PDF without a Word table shifting around. That PDF is not yet a structured e-invoice. The Plus invoicing suite creates XRechnung and ZUGFeRD in a separate reviewed workflow.
What must every German invoice contain (sec. 14 UStG)?
The mandatory items per sec. 14 UStG: full names and addresses of both parties, tax number or VAT ID, invoice date, sequential invoice number, quantity and type of goods or services, delivery/service date, amounts broken down by tax rate, tax rate and tax amount or the note for an exemption (e.g. sec. 19 UStG for small businesses). Whether a tax rate, the small-business rule or reverse charge applies in your case is a question for your tax advisor.
Is the generator really free?
Yes. The DIN-oriented QuickInvoice creates a conventional PDF in the browser without registration. Customer records, number ranges, structured e-invoices, payment matching and dunning belong to Plus. Plus costs €9.99 per month in the Gold founder phase through 30/09/2026. That price is retained only while the qualifying subscription remains uninterrupted. The 14-day trial starts only after the payment provider has confirmed the billing details.
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