Invoice Management for German Freelancers

EIMS

Self-hosted invoice management built for the German Rechnung standard. Create professional invoices, manage clients, generate PDFs, and keep a full audit trail — all in one place.

GDPR Compliant
German Rechnung Layout
Self-Hosted
Full Audit Log
The Problem

Invoicing Shouldn't Be This Painful

Manual Formatting

Creating invoices in Word or Excel wastes hours on formatting and risks calculation errors every month.

Expensive SaaS Tools

Cloud invoicing platforms charge €10–€50/month and hold your data hostage on their servers.

No Audit Trail

Without proper versioning and logging, you can't prove what changed when during a Finanzamt audit.

Not German-Standard

Most international tools don't match the standard German Rechnung layout expected by businesses and tax offices.

Features

Professional Invoicing, Zero Complexity

Everything a German freelancer or small business needs to create, manage, and export invoices

Split-Screen Live Preview

Create invoices with a split-screen editor — see your changes rendered in real time as you type line items, prices, and notes.

German Rechnung PDF

Generate pixel-perfect PDFs that match the standard German invoice layout — ready for your clients and the Finanzamt.

Client Management

Maintain a full client database with customer numbers, addresses, and contact details. Auto-populate invoices in one click.

Multiple Company Profiles

Manage invoices for multiple businesses or brands from a single account — each with its own logo, address, and bank details.

Invoice Duplication

Duplicate any invoice in one click for recurring clients. Edit only what changed — save time every billing cycle.

Full Audit Log

Every change is recorded with before/after snapshots. Complete traceability for tax audits and internal compliance.

How It Works

From Setup to First Invoice in Minutes

No complex onboarding — just set up your company and start invoicing.

1

Set Up Your Company

Add your company details, upload your logo, and configure bank information. Supports multiple company profiles.

  • Company profile with logo
  • Bank details & tax ID
  • Multiple business support
2

Create Invoices

Use the split-screen editor to build invoices with live preview. Add line items, VAT, discounts — totals calculate automatically.

  • Live preview editor
  • Auto-calculated totals & VAT
  • Separate delivery addresses
3

Export & Track

Generate professional PDFs, track invoice status, and monitor revenue — all from your dashboard.

  • German-standard PDF export
  • Status flow: Draft → Sent → Paid
  • Revenue dashboard & stats
Self-Hosted & Secure

Your Data, Your Server, Your Control.

Unlike cloud invoicing tools, EIMS runs on your own infrastructure. No monthly SaaS fees, no vendor lock-in, and complete ownership of your financial data — exactly what GDPR demands.

GDPR by Design

Host on your own server in Germany. Full control over data retention and deletion.

Full Audit Trail

Every invoice change recorded with before/after snapshots — Finanzamt-ready at any time.

No Vendor Lock-In

Export your data anytime. No monthly subscription traps or forced migrations.

Docker-Ready Deployment

Deploy with Docker Compose in minutes. Includes Nginx, PostgreSQL, Redis, and CI/CD pipeline.

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Tech Stack

Backend

Express.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLRedisJWT Auth

Frontend

Next.js 14Tailwind CSSZustandreact-hook-formZod

Infrastructure

Docker ComposeNginxGitHub ActionsPuppeteer PDF

Built by Brandenburg Data Consulting

EIMS is developed and maintained by our team. Hosted on our secure German infrastructure with ongoing updates and support.

Ready to Ditch Spreadsheet Invoicing?

Self-hosted, GDPR-compliant, and built for the German Rechnung standard. Deploy on your own server in minutes.