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Freelance business guides, EU invoicing and e-invoicing explainers, and product updates from the Clozo team.

Invoicing·8 min read

How to Create an Invoice as a Freelancer in the Netherlands

How to create a freelance invoice that gets paid: the mandatory fields, the reverse-charge VAT case, and when you need an e-invoice. Dutch worked example.

E-invoicing·6 min read

ZUGFeRD vs XRechnung: The Difference, Explained

ZUGFeRD vs XRechnung in plain English: which German e-invoice format your client wants, what each one looks like, and which to send. Both built on EN 16931.

E-invoicing·6 min read

Germany E-Invoicing Mandate: Freelancer Guide 2026

The e-invoicing mandate in Germany for freelancers: the three deadlines, who must issue when, the EU ViDA 2030 horizon, and how to send a valid e-invoice.

E-invoicing·8 min read

EU E-Invoicing for Freelancers: ZUGFeRD, Factur-X & UBL

EU e-invoicing for freelancers, explained: does your client's country require structured invoices yet, and which format (ZUGFeRD, Factur-X, UBL) to send?

Invoicing·6 min read

Free Invoice Maker vs Paid: What a Freelancer Actually Needs

Free invoice maker vs paid: what a freelancer actually needs when you send 4-10 invoices a month, and the one trigger that finally makes paying worth it.

Comparisons·9 min read

Best Lexoffice Alternative for Freelancers: 5 Compared

Looking for a lexoffice alternative that does invoices and nothing you don't need? We compare 5 freelancer tools on price, simplicity and e-invoice support.

Proposals·6 min read

How to Write a Proposal That Gets Accepted: 7 Tips

How to write a proposal that wins: the structure clients say yes to, 7 practical tips, and the speed trick that beats slower competitors. For freelancers.