What is Quote (Angebot)?
A quote (Angebot / Kostenvoranschlag) describes scope, price, and terms before you invoice. It is the commercial offer — the invoice is the payment document.
Typical contents
- Scope of work and out-of-scope
- Price (fixed, day rate, or hourly)
- VAT or Kleinunternehmer note
- Validity period and how acceptance works
Vs an invoice
A quote usually binds you only after acceptance. The invoice needs its own legal fields and a sequential number.
General information only — not legal or tax advice. Tax and e-invoice rules can change; the applicable laws control (e.g. § 19 UStG, § 14 UStG). Confirm with a tax advisor or lawyer if unsure.