Freelancers & self-employed

A professional invoice
in 30 seconds.

Enter your line items, VAT is calculated for you, and out comes a clean invoice as a PDF or a ZUGFeRD e-invoice. No accounting software, no spreadsheet formulas. Download it or send it via WhatsApp.

✓ No credit card✓ E-invoice (ZUGFeRD)✓ Automatic VAT

Made forFreelancersSelf-employedSmall businessesConsultantsTradesAgencies
Example

Better than any Word template.

Rechnaro is not a template file. Sender, recipient, line items, VAT breakdown and total: all on one clean A4 document. An invoice that builds trust, ready in seconds.

  • Subtotal, VAT and total calculated automatically
  • Different VAT rates on one invoice
  • Clean A4 invoice in €, $, £ or CHF
Automatic VAT

Pick the rate, Rechnaro does the math

Choose the right rate for each line. Mixed rates are broken down neatly on a single invoice.

19%

Standard rate

Applies to most goods and services in Germany.

7%

Reduced rate

For example books, food and certain services.

0%

Exempt

For small businesses under § 19 UStG or exempt supplies.

You pick the rate; Rechnaro handles the rest.

Features

No expensive accounting software

01

VAT calculated for you

Choose 19%, 7% or 0% per line. Subtotal, VAT breakdown and total are ready instantly.

02

Clean A4 PDF

A print-quality document. Print it or save it as PDF with one click and attach it to an email.

03

Send via WhatsApp

Share sender, amount and link via WhatsApp with one tap. Your client sees it in seconds.

04

E-invoicing included

ZUGFeRD PDF under EN 16931 with embedded XML. Meets the German B2B e-invoicing mandate from 2027/2028 and imports into any accounting tool.

05

Quotes and reminders

Write a quote and turn it into an invoice with one click. Your ledger shows what is open or overdue, and payment reminders take seconds.

06

Smart note suggestion

Payment terms or a thank-you line in one click. Tap “Suggest” and Rechnaro drafts a short note.

How it works

Three steps, thirty seconds

1

Enter details

Sender, recipient, invoice number and date. Enter them once and they are ready next time.

2

Add line items

Service or product, quantity, unit price and VAT rate. Totals update as you type.

3

Download or send

Save as an A4 PDF or send it to your client via WhatsApp with one tap.

Who it's for

A proper invoice for every job

Freelancers

Design, development, translation. A professional invoice for every project in seconds.

Trades

Carpenters, plumbers, tailors. A clear document instead of a handwritten receipt.

Consultants & agencies

Hourly or fixed fees, with a transparent VAT breakdown.

Small businesses

Tidy invoices without paying for a full accounting suite.

Comparison

Rechnaro instead of spreadsheet pain

Spreadsheet / accounting software

  • Fix the template formulas every single time
  • Calculate VAT by hand, one wrong cell breaks the total
  • Pricey subscription for 100 features you never use
  • Convert to PDF, attach to email, lots of clicking

Rechnaro

  • Enter line items, VAT and total appear instantly
  • Multiple VAT rates, broken down automatically
  • Start free, unlimited for €9.99 a month
  • One click to PDF, e-invoice or WhatsApp
Pricing

Simple and clear

Free

€0

  • ✓ Create, preview and download invoices
  • ✓ E-invoice (ZUGFeRD)
  • ✓ Automatic VAT
  • ✓ No credit card
  • ✕ Quotes, reminders, unlimited saving and WhatsApp sending
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UNLIMITED

Pro

€9.99/month

Final price, no VAT charged (§ 19 UStG) · cancel monthly

  • ✓ Unlimited invoices
  • ✓ E-invoice (ZUGFeRD + XRechnung)
  • ✓ Quotes, payment reminders and dunning letters
  • ✓ Invoice ledger with payment status
  • ✓ WhatsApp sending
  • ✓ No fee per invoice
Write an invoice

Rechnaro creates e-invoices in ZUGFeRD format (EN 16931 profile, PDF/A-3) and as XRechnung 3.0 (XML) with a Leitweg-ID. You upload the XRechnung to the invoice portal yourself (e.g. ZRE or OZG-RE); automatic sending via Peppol is not included.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Is this a real e-invoice?

Yes. “E-invoice (ZUGFeRD)” gives you a PDF under the EN 16931 profile with an embedded XML file. This format meets the German B2B e-invoicing mandate from 2027/2028 and is read by common accounting software. For public authorities, Rechnaro also creates an XRechnung 3.0 with a Leitweg-ID that you upload to the invoice portal. If in doubt, check with your tax adviser what applies to you.

I'm a Kleinunternehmer (small business). Does it work?

Yes. Turn on “Small business (§ 19 UStG)”. Rechnaro sets every line to 0% and adds the required note to the invoice and the e-invoice automatically.

Which currencies can I invoice in?

Euro (€), US dollar ($), pound (£) and Swiss franc (CHF). All amounts on the document are formatted to match.

Can I lose my invoices?

Your invoices are stored in your browser. You can open, copy and reuse them. If you clear your browser data or switch devices, they do not move with you.

Do I need a credit card?

No. On the free plan you create, preview and download invoices without a card. Unlimited invoices, quotes, reminders, the ledger and WhatsApp sending come with Pro at €9.99 a month.

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