EU VAT Invoice Rules — Cross-Border Guide

VAT invoicing requirements in the EU. Mandatory fields, reverse charge, and intra-community supply rules.

Tax Name
VAT (Value Added Tax)
Rate
17% – 27% (varies by member state)
Registration Threshold
Varies by country (€0 – €85,000)

Invoice Requirements in European Union

EU VAT rules are harmonised under the VAT Directive. Invoices must include: sequential number, date, supplier and customer VAT IDs, full names and addresses, description, quantity, unit price, VAT rate, and VAT amount. For cross-border B2B sales, the reverse charge mechanism applies. InvoiceForge defaults to 21% EU VAT — adjust for your member state (Germany 19%, France 20%, Netherlands 21%, etc.).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register for VAT?

In European Union, you must register for VAT if your annual turnover exceeds Varies by country (€0 – €85,000). Even below this threshold, you can voluntarily register.

Can I use InvoiceForge for European Union invoices?

Yes! InvoiceForge supports VAT calculation and includes all the standard fields required for European Union invoices. Your data stays in your browser — we never store or transmit it.

Is InvoiceForge free?

100% free. No signup, no watermarks, no limits. Create unlimited invoices and download them as professional PDFs.