Tips and knowledge about QR invoices in Switzerland.
Basics
Creating QR invoices: How it works for freelancers in Switzerland
Since 2022, the QR invoice is the only valid payment standard in Switzerland. As a freelancer, you only need three things: a Swiss IBAN, your company details, and your customer's information. With rechnungqr.ch, you can create a standard-compliant QR invoice in under a minute – including QR code, payment slip, and receipt.
Knowledge
QR-IBAN vs. regular IBAN: What's the difference?
In Switzerland, there are two IBAN types: The QR-IBAN (institution number 30000–31999) is used with a QR reference number (QRR) and enables automatic payment matching. The regular IBAN works without a reference or with a Creditor Reference (SCOR). For sole proprietors without accounting software, the regular IBAN is sufficient – rechnungqr.ch supports both.
Practice
VAT on QR invoices: What you need to know
VAT must be correctly shown on every invoice. Switzerland currently has three rates: 8.1% (standard), 2.6% (reduced for food, books etc.) and 3.8% (special rate for accommodation). Sole proprietors under CHF 100,000 annual revenue are VAT-exempt – but should note 'VAT exempt' on invoices. rechnungqr.ch calculates all rates automatically.
Tip
Create invoices faster: Save products and customers
If you regularly invoice the same services, you can save products and customers in rechnungqr.ch. When creating a new invoice, simply select the customer from the dropdown and add saved products with one click – price, unit, and VAT rate are filled in automatically. This way you create an invoice in under 30 seconds.
Freelancer
Writing invoices as a freelancer: Required information & common mistakes
As a freelancer in Switzerland, every invoice must include: your full name and address, customer details, a sequential invoice number, date, service description with quantity and price, total amount, and payment terms. Common mistakes are missing invoice numbers, wrong IBAN, or forgotten VAT notes. rechnungqr.ch guides you through all required fields step by step.
Freelancer
Invoice tool for self-employed: What matters
Many freelancers start with Word or Excel – but QR invoices make it complicated: the QR code must follow the exact SIX standard v2.3, the payment slip needs the correct layout, and IBAN validation must be accurate. rechnungqr.ch handles all the technical work. Just enter your data and get a print-ready PDF – no accounting knowledge or expensive software needed.
Freelancer
Starting a sole proprietorship and invoicing: How to get started
Just started freelancing or planning to? In Switzerland, a sole proprietorship doesn't require commercial register entry under CHF 100,000 revenue. As soon as you provide your first service, you can issue an invoice. All you need: a Swiss bank account with IBAN, your address, and a tool for standard-compliant QR invoices.
Practice
Payment terms on invoices: 10, 30, or 60 days?
Payment terms directly affect your cash flow. In Switzerland, '30 days net' is standard – but as a freelancer, you can set shorter terms. For new clients, 14 days is recommended; for regular clients, 30 days is common. Important: Always state the terms in writing on the invoice. With rechnungqr.ch, you can set payment terms individually per invoice.