What to Include on a Switzerland Plumber
A compliant Switzerland plumber invoice must include your business name and address, the client's billing details, an invoice number (sequential is best), the issue date and payment due date, a clear breakdown of goods or services, the applicable MWST and rate, and the total amount due in CHF. This free invoice generator pre-fills the country-specific fields so you don't miss the MWST requirement or the DD.MM.YYYY date format Switzerland tax offices expect.
Switzerland MWST Requirements for Plumbers
If your business is registered for MWST in Switzerland, you must show the MWST on every taxable invoice and charge the standard rate of 8.1%. Small plumbers with turnover below the registration threshold can use this template without the tax field — just set the tax rate to 0% on each line item. The generator defaults to 8.1% for Switzerland, but every line is editable.
Common Invoice Scenarios for Plumbers
Hourly labour, emergency call-outs, parts, and appliance installation are the most common line items. Add or remove line items freely — the CHF subtotal, tax, and total recalculate instantly. For Switzerland-specific payment details, the bank section supports IBAN, and PayPal/Stripe where applicable.
How to Get Paid Faster as a Switzerland Plumber
Most plumbers in Switzerland get paid in 14-30 days when they send a clean, itemised invoice immediately after delivery. Set payment terms to "Net 14" as a sensible default, include your bank details or PayPal email on the invoice, and follow up by email 3 days before the due date. For larger projects, request a a deposit upfront and issue the final invoice on completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a MWST to invoice in Switzerland?
Only if your turnover exceeds the Switzerland registration threshold. Below that, you can invoice without charging MWST. This template works either way — set the tax rate to 0% or 8.1% per line.
What currency will my invoice use?
Switzerland invoices are issued in CHF (CHF ). This generator locks the currency to CHF — you cannot accidentally invoice in a foreign currency.
Can I add my logo?
Yes — upload a PNG, JPG, or SVG logo. It's stored only in your browser (localStorage), never uploaded to any server.
How do I send the invoice to my client?
Download as PDF and email it, or print it. We do not store your invoice data on a server, so there's no in-app sending — your client data stays between you and your client.
Is the DD.MM.YYYY date format correct for Switzerland?
Yes — Switzerland uses DD.MM.YYYY on official documents. The preview and PDF both render this format automatically.
Can I issue a quote or receipt instead?
Yes — click the "Quote" or "Receipt" button at the top of the editor to switch document type. All three document types share the same data and calculation engine; only the document title and PAID marking differ.