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//Craftsmen
Mandatory details under § 14 UStG

Writing invoices as a tradesman | §35a EStG compliant

How do I create a legally compliant invoice as a Craftsmen?

The short answer: With Solobuch, you as a Craftsmen can create invoices with all mandatory details online in a few seconds via Google login. Up to 3 invoices per month are completely free.

Special requirements for Craftsmen:

  • Disclose labor wages, travel costs, and machine hours separately from material costs.
Helping your clients benefit from tax reductions under §35a EStG.
  • Direct PDF and XRechnung export for public clients.
  • For craftsmen's invoices, wages, travel costs and machine times must be listed separately from the material costs. This is the only way your customers can benefit from tax deductibility (§35a EStG). Create your invoices quickly, error-free and in a professional design with the Solobuch online generator.

    💡 Tip for Craftsmen: The invoice template contains all mandatory details according to §14 UStG, including tax number/VAT ID, invoice date, service period and unique invoice number.

    Labour and materials as separate line items; invoice status and reminders from the Pro plan (9,99 € per month).

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    RE-2026-0042
    Craftsmen Service1.250,00 €
    ↳ Davon Arbeitslohn gem. § 35a EStG650,00 €
    Net1.250,00 €
    VAT (19%)237,50 €
    Total Amount1.487,50 €
    ZUGFeRD / Factur-X

    Frequently Asked Questions about Invoice Templates for Craftsmen

    Everything you need to know about creating legally compliant invoices as a Craftsmen.

    Is the invoice template for Craftsmen free and usable without registration?

    Yes, you can use the invoice template for Craftsmen completely free of charge and without registration as a PDF download or fill it out directly online in your browser.

    What mandatory details must an invoice for Craftsmen contain?

    A legally compliant invoice for Craftsmen must contain your name/address according to § 14 UStG, customer details, tax number or VAT ID, invoice date, sequential invoice number, service description, date of performance, and total amount (including VAT or small business note according to § 19 UStG).

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    Is the template GoBD compliant and suitable for e-invoices (ZUGFeRD / XRechnung) 2026?

    Solobuch supports GoBD-compliant bookkeeping: issued invoices cannot be changed (corrections only via cancellation invoice) and can be handed over via DATEV export. You remain responsible for retention and process documentation. Solobuch also supports the e-invoicing standards ZUGFeRD 2.3 and XRechnung phased in under the Growth Opportunities Act for seamless B2B export.

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