Document background
The Proforma Invoice For International Shipping is a critical document in international trade transactions governed by German law and EU regulations. It serves as a preliminary invoice issued by the seller to the buyer before the final shipment of goods, typically used for customs clearance, obtaining import licenses, and arranging payment through banks. The document must comply with the German Commercial Code (Handelsgesetzbuch), German Value Added Tax Act (Umsatzsteuergesetz), and EU Customs Code requirements. It includes detailed information about the goods, their value, shipping terms, and parties involved in the transaction. This document is particularly important for German exporters as it helps facilitate customs procedures, demonstrates the intent of sale, and supports export documentation requirements.
