Car invoicing software for garages and dealerships
Create legally compliant quotes, orders and invoices – GoBD-compliant, with e-invoicing (ZUGFeRD & XRechnung) and DATEV export. The cloud-based CATAMA automotive software brings all your invoicing together in one place.
No set-up fee · Cancel monthly · Data centre in Germany
What is a motor vehicle invoicing programme?
A car repair invoicing programme is industry-specific software that enables car repair workshops and car dealerships to create, manage and archive quotes, cost estimates, orders and invoices in accordance with GoBD standards. Unlike a general invoicing tool, it is tailored to the specific requirements of the automotive trade: labour rates and work items, spare parts with part numbers, links to the vehicle and registration number, differential taxation in the vehicle trade, and the end-to-end process from order acceptance to paid invoice.
As a cloud-based automotive invoicing programme, CATAMA links invoicing directly to stock management, vehicle management and bookkeeping. This creates documents without any disruption in the workflow: once a job has been created, it can be converted into an invoice with a single click, flows into the list of open items and is sent to the tax adviser via a DATEV export – all without any duplicate data entry.
E-invoicing requirement: What car businesses need to bear in mind now
From 2025, the phased introduction of mandatory e-invoicing in the B2B sector will come into force in Germany. Automotive businesses must be able to receive electronic invoices and, increasingly, issue them themselves in a structured format. CATAMA generates and receives e-invoices in the ZUGFeRD and XRechnung formats – without the need for additional software. Invoices are generated automatically with all mandatory details, sequential numbering and in an audit-proof, tamper-proof format.
GoBD-compliant accounting – from receipt to tax adviser
The Principles for the Proper Maintenance and Retention of Accounts (GoBD) require traceable, unalterable and fully documented receipts. A good automotive invoicing programme implements this automatically: sequential numbering without gaps, cancellations exclusively via credit notes, and a complete document history. Via the DATEV export, you can transfer accounting entries and documents for a period of your choice to your tax adviser.
Workshop or car dealership: one programme, two workflows
In the workshop, the document flow begins with order acceptance: the vehicle and customer are recorded, labour costs and parts are calculated, the job is carried out and then invoiced. In the car trade, the focus is on vehicle sales – including differential taxation, deposits and sales invoices. Both workflows are handled by the same car invoicing programme, available for Germany as well as in separate versions for Austria and Switzerland.
Everything you need for invoicing in the automotive sector
From the initial quote to the paid invoice – CATAMA covers the entire commercial workflow of your garage or car dealership.
Quotations & Cost Estimates
Create and send quotations and cost estimates, have them confirmed digitally, and convert them into orders at the click of a button.
Orders & labour rates
Calculate orders using items, packages and labour rates – including parts, time and surcharges.
Invoices & Credit Notes
Invoices with all mandatory details, sequential numbering and straightforward cancellation via credit notes – including differential taxation.
E-invoicing
Generate and receive electronic invoices in ZUGFeRD and XRechnung formats – ready for the e-invoicing requirement.
Payments & Open Items
Post incoming payments, keep track of outstanding items and initiate the dunning process where necessary.
DATEV export
Transfer documents and journal entries in DATEV format to your tax adviser for a period of your choice.
E-invoicing & GoBD built in
CATAMA generates invoices that are GoBD-compliant and tamper-proof. You can send and receive electronic invoices in ZUGFeRD and XRechnung formats – enabling you to meet your e-invoicing obligations without the need for additional tools.
- E-invoicing: ZUGFeRD & XRechnung
- GoBD-compliant, tamper-proof documents
- Seamless numbering sequences
- DATEV export for tax accountants
One core programme, the right version
Whether you run a garage or a car dealership, whether in Germany, Austria or Switzerland – the invoicing programme adapts to your business. There are separate, country-specific versions for neighbouring countries.
- Version for garages
- Invoicing software for Austria
- Invoicing software for Switzerland
- Differential taxation for the retail sector
Invoicing software in CATAMA – a brief explanation
Does CATAMA support e-invoicing?
Yes. You can create and receive electronic invoices in ZUGFeRD and XRechnung formats – in line with the statutory e-invoicing requirements.
Can I transfer data to my tax adviser via DATEV?
Yes. Using the DATEV export function, you can transfer documents and journal entries for any period of your choice – without having to enter the data twice.
Are there versions for Austria and Switzerland?
Yes. There are separate versions for Austria and Switzerland, as well as a version for garages.
How do I turn a quote into an invoice?
You can convert quotes into orders and then into invoices with a single click. The ‘Acquisition & Invoicing’ section shows the complete process.
How much does a car invoicing programme cost?
CATAMA is billed monthly – with no set-up fee and can be cancelled at any time. The range of features can be tailored to the size of your business. The easiest way is to try it free for 5 days and then put together the right package for you.
Cloud or local installation?
CATAMA is a cloud-based car invoicing programme: you work in your browser without the need for a local installation – from the workshop, the office or on the move. Your data is stored in a data centre in Germany.
More in the CATAMA ecosystem
Sales & Invoicing
The journey from quotation through to order and invoicing – with labour rates and tracking.
Accounting
Record documents in accordance with GoBD and transfer them to your tax adviser via DATEV export.
Software for car repair workshops
The all-in-one solution for garages – from intake to invoicing.
Invoices that are legally compliant
Try CATAMA free of charge for 5 days and create quotes, work orders and e-invoices all in one place.