Invoices, time & bookkeeping – without the red tape.
The platform for solo business owners in Germany: invoices with the small-business rule (§19 UStG), time tracking and bookkeeping – plain language instead of bureaucratic jargon.
We're building Gewerber in the open: invoicing, time tracking and bookkeeping are fully usable already, guidance nearly. Test everything for free – no waitlist.
Bureaucracy does not have to be complicated
Gewerber removes the typical hurdles – so you can focus on your work.
Plain language, not legalese
Small-business VAT, §19, ELSTER – we explain every term right where you need it.
Everything in one place
Invoices, time tracking and bookkeeping in a single tool. No more juggling spreadsheets and folders.
In your language
In German, English, Russian or Turkish. Perfect for anyone building a business in Germany without working in German.
One tool for your whole business day
Four modules that work together seamlessly.
Guidance & education
Understand what you are doing – with explanations right in your flow.
Learn more →Up and running in three steps
No setup hassle – just get going.
Create your business profile
Sign up and add your business type, small-business status and details. We set everything up correctly.
Create your first invoice
Pick a template, fill in the fields and get a finished PDF – with correct VAT logic applied.
Track time & finances
Track your time, turn it into invoices and stay on top of income and expenses at all times.
Open Core – transparent and fair
The core of Gewerber is open source (MIT). Host it yourself, extend it and shape it. Advanced modules are available as SaaS.
Open source (MIT)
The core of the platform – free and community-driven.
- Core platform & authentication
- Invoicing (without payments)
- Time tracking
- Basic accounting
- Guidance system & UI kit
Commercial modules
Advanced features as SaaS for Pro and Business.
- Banking integration (PSD2)
- Tax / ELSTER
- Employees & payroll
- Subscriptions & billing
- AI assistant
What works today
No promises, just the current state: here's what the app does today.
Invoicing
AvailableFully usable: PDF invoices with §19 UStG logic, templates in 4 languages, recurring invoices, reminders and payments.
Time tracking
AvailableFully usable: projects, tasks & timer – tracked time converts straight into invoice lines.
Accounting
AvailableFully usable: income & expenses, receipts, basic profit & loss and CSV/JSON export.
Guidance & education
In developmentMostly usable: contextual tooltips and checklists are live – deeper explainers are being built right now.
And what's still missing? It's honestly listed on the roadmap – your feedback helps decide what we build next.
Fair pricing that grows with you
Start free and upgrade when you are ready.
Everything is free during the beta – prices apply from launch
Free
For getting your business started.
- Limited number of invoices
- Basic time tracking
- Basic accounting
- Guidance & checklists
- Gewerber branding on invoices
Pro
or €120 / year — 2 months free
For established solo owners.
- Unlimited invoices
- Unlimited time tracking
- Online paymentsIn development
- Advanced accountingIn development
- Banking integrationIn development
- No branding · Priority support
Business
or €290 / year — 2 months free
For teams and multiple businesses.
- Everything in Pro
- Employees & payroll exportIn development
- Advanced analyticsPlanned
- Manage multiple businessesPlanned
- Accountant collaborationPlanned
Features marked “In development” are commercial modules from phase 2–3 – they are included in the respective tier once they ship. “Planned” marks features from the public open-source roadmap.
Practical know-how & honest updates
Guides on invoicing, the small-business rule and starting your business – plus how we're building Gewerber.
Invoice template in Germany: free sample with all mandatory details (§ 14 UStG)
A sample invoice (Rechnung) you can copy line by line: every mandatory detail under § 14 UStG explained – including a Kleinunternehmer template and the most common mistakes.
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Small-business invoicing in Germany: How it works without VAT (§ 19 UStG)
Invoicing without VAT as a small business owner (Kleinunternehmer): the right wording, the limits in force since 2025 and what you no longer need on your invoices.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Gewerber for?
For sole proprietors, small businesses and micro-businesses in Germany – as well as freelancers and small agencies.
Is Gewerber really free?
Yes. The open-source core is free and can be self-hosted. Advanced features are available in the Pro and Business SaaS tiers. During the beta, everything is free.
Do you support the small-business rule?
Yes. The small-business rule (§19 UStG) and VAT logic are built right into invoicing.
Where is my data stored?
Your data is processed in line with GDPR. You can export all of it as a complete ZIP archive at any time and delete your account yourself – your personal data is anonymized in the process. With self-hosting, you additionally decide where your data lives.
Start free today – first invoice in 3 minutes.
No waitlist, no fine print: create your account, set your small-business status, off you go.