The short answer: Create fee invoices for tutoring, workshops, and lecturing with Solobuch – including automated documentation of teaching units and VAT exemption notes under § 4 Nr. 21 UStG or § 19 UStG.
Self-employed teachers, lecturers, adjunct professors, and private tutors face specific tax requirements in Germany: Educational services provided at public schools, universities, or recognized educational institutions are exempt from VAT pursuant to § 4 Nr. 21 UStG, provided an official certificate from state authorities is held. For private tutoring without a certificate, either the small business regulation (§ 19 UStG) or standard 19% VAT applies. With Solobuch, you can transparently document fee hours, teaching units (UE), course identifiers, and statutory tax exemption clauses with one click – recognized by tax offices and educational institutions. Create your invoices quickly, error-free and in a professional design with the Solobuch online generator.
💡 Tip for Teachers: The invoice template contains all mandatory details according to §14 UStG, including tax number/VAT ID, invoice date, service period and unique invoice number.
For regular clients: client history, custom invoice numbers and invoice status from the Pro plan (9,99 € per month).
Kleinunternehmer: § 19 UStG (850,00 €) · Regelbesteuerung: 19 % USt (1.011,50 €)
Everything you need to know about creating legally compliant invoices as a Teachers.
Yes, you can use the invoice template for Teachers completely free of charge and without registration as a PDF download or fill it out directly online in your browser.
A legally compliant invoice for Teachers 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).
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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