Write proposals in German

German proposals (Angebote) are expected by clients in Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. Clear German wording speeds up approvals.

#Who typically accepts German proposals?

Companies in Germany, Austria, and German-speaking Switzerland
Industrial clients that need formal offers
Agencies and consultancies working with German procurement teams

#Common proposal terminology in German

Proposal / Quote → Angebot
Proposal number → Angebotsnummer
Proposal date → Angebotsdatum
Valid until → Gültig bis
Scope of work → Leistungsbeschreibung
Total price → Gesamtpreis
Acceptance → Freigabe / Annahme

#Formatting conventions in German proposals

Date format: DD.MM.YYYY
Decimal separator: comma
Thousands separator: dot
Currency: € after the amount (e.g., 2.500,00 €)
Paper size: A4

#Structure of a typical German proposal

"Angebot" heading with a unique number
Description of services or deliverables
Pricing with net, VAT, and gross totals if relevant
Validity period
Acceptance section for signature or written approval

#Example proposal wording in German

Angebot Nr. 2025-008
Gültig bis: 30.03.2025
Leistungsbeschreibung: UX-Redesign und Übergabe
Gesamtpreis: 2.500,00 € zzgl. MwSt.
Freigabe durch: ____________________

#Writing German proposals with Cakedesk

Cakedesk helps you:

Start from German proposal templates
Present scope and totals the way German teams expect
Include VAT notes and validity dates
Reuse proposals for similar projects with minimal edits

Share offers that German-speaking clients can accept without confusion.