Industry solution · Skilled trades
Invoicing software for trades businesses
Quotes, invoices, e-invoices, bank reconciliation, EÜR, UStVA, DATEV and MIRA AI in one clear digital office.
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Motorica is a good fit for trades businesses that want quotes, sales invoices, payment status and business documents in one clear office workflow. It does not replace specialist job planning or inventory management software.
Anyone who works in the skilled trades needs more than a PDF generator: services must be offered in an understandable way, properly accounted for, payments checked and documents for tax advisors and tax offices arranged. Motorica brings these steps together in a continuous work area.
Invoicing software for trades: What it should do
A suitable solution maps measurements, materials, working hours, construction sites and discounts and keeps commercial tasks comprehensible. Motorica combines everyday industry life with invoices, payments, receipts and tax processes.
- Quotes and invoices from one flow
- E-invoice as XRechnung or ZUGFeRD
- Automatic bank reconciliation and open items
- EÜR, UStVA/ELSTER preparation and DATEV handover
- MIRA AI for documents, deadlines and understandable explanations
All solutions for trades businesses
Choose the subpage that best suits your business model. Each detail page answers the typical questions of the respective activity.
Targeted search questions about trades businesses
Interested parties are not only looking for software, but for a concrete way for service items, material use, partial invoices and warranty. This page answers the most important commercial search intentions directly.
- Invoicing software for trades businesses
- Create offers and invoices in line with the industry
- Send e-bill and XRechnung
- Automatically assign incoming payments
- Prepare receipts for EÜR and VAT
From order to receipt of payment
Motorica connects the most important stations for measurements, material, working time, construction sites and discounts. In this way, what has been agreed, performed, calculated and paid for remains visible.
- Create customers and services
- Create an offer with traceable items
- Transferring a quotation to an invoice
- Send invoice and track status
- Detect payment via bank reconciliation
Offers with clear services and prices
For service items, material use, partial invoices and warranty, understandable items, quantities, prices and notes can be entered. This creates clarity for private customers, companies and public clients and a clean basis for the subsequent invoice.
- Reusable power items
- Clear price and tax information
- Individual notes and service periods
- Professional Quote PDFs
Invoices at the click of a mouse instead of double-tapping
A confirmed offer is converted into an invoice with just a few clicks. Customer, item and price data are transferred; this reduces transcription errors and speeds up billing.
- Continue quotation to invoice
- Maintain mandatory information in a structured way
- Create PDF and structured e-invoice
- Keep an eye on the outstanding amount afterwards
Own logo and document backgrounds
Offers and invoices should fit the company's appearance. In Motorica, you can use your own logo, upload backgrounds for quotes and invoices, or choose an existing template.
- Company logo on business documents
- Custom PNG Document Backgrounds
- Select existing background templates
- Uniform appearance from offer to invoice
E-invoicing, XRechnung and ZUGFeRD
An e-invoice contains structured data and is more than a simple PDF. Motorica supports XRechnung and ZUGFeRD so that companies can better map B2B and – depending on the order – B2G requirements.
- XRechnung as a structured XML format
- ZUGFeRD with visible PDF and embedded data
- Invoice data for electronic processing
- Consider routing ID for suitable government contracts
Automatic bank reconciliation and open items
Motorica compares incoming bank payments with open invoices. If the information is suitable, the payment status will be updated; unclear cases remain visible for review.
- Less manual checking in online banking
- Differentiate between paid, open and overdue invoices
- Targeted examination of exceptions and partial payments
- Assess liquidity faster
Record receipts and expenses in an orderly manner
Incoming invoices, cash receipts and current expenses are part of the complete accounting basis. Structured filing facilitates queries and cooperation with the tax advisor.
- Collect receipts digitally
- Assign expenses in a comprehensible way
- Find documents centrally
- Creating the basis for evaluations and tax processes
Preparing EÜR for the self-employed and small businesses
The income statement compares operating income and operating expenses. Motorica bundles invoices, payments and receipts so that relevant values can be checked in an orderly manner and prepared for the EÜR investment.
- Track invoice revenue
- Structuring Operating Expenses from Documents
- Check time periods and categories
- Controlled further processing of EÜR data
Advance VAT return and ELSTER
Motorica helps structure tax-relevant revenue and input-tax amounts for the UStVA. The data is prepared for review, export and further processing in the ELSTER workflow or by a tax adviser; Motorica does not replace tax advice.
- Organize sales by tax rates
- Preparing input tax from incoming documents
- Check plausible sums before submitting
- Connecting the XML/ELSTER process in a controlled manner
DATEV export for tax consulting
Instead of having to recollect receipts and lists at the end of the month, accounting data can be prepared in a structured way for DATEV and the tax office. This reduces queries and media disruptions.
- Bundle invoice and booking data
- Assign documents in a comprehensible way
- DATEV/CSV export for further processing
- Simplify coordination with the tax office
MIRA AI understands documents, deadlines and official language
MIRA analyzes uploaded documents, explains difficult content in an understandable way and highlights recognized deadlines or next steps. Multilingual support helps international teams with German government and financial communications.
- Summarizing documents
- Explain official German in an understandable way
- Structure recognized deadlines and tasks
- Capture information in supported languages
Further knowledge for trades businesses
Delve deeper into the topics that are particularly important when setting up your digital office processes.
Motorica fits if ...
Offers, invoices, appointments, locations, incoming payments and business documents should be organized without unnecessary system changes.
Motorica is not enough if ...
Motorica is a good fit for the trade when quotations, outgoing invoices, payment status and business documents belong together in an understandable office process. Motorica does not replace specialized industry planning or merchandise management.
Editorially reviewed
Last professionally reviewed on July 14, 2026. Editorial team: Motorica Product Communications.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Motorica for trades businesses
What subpages are there for trades businesses?
Via the industry overview you can directly reach the detail pages for electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, roofers, painters, drywallers, tilers, carpenters, carpenters, window fitters, horticulturists, landscapers, building technology, solar technology, photovoltaics. Each subpage answers the specific search questions of the activity.
Can I create an invoice directly from a quote?
Yes. Customer, item and price data can be transferred from the quotation to the invoice. This saves retyping and reduces transcription errors.
Does Motorica support e-invoices?
Yes. Motorica supports structured e-invoices in formats such as XRechnung and ZUGFeRD. A simple PDF alone is not a structured e-invoice.
When do I need an XRechnung?
XRechnung is particularly relevant for invoices to public clients. Depending on the authority and order, additional information such as a route ID may be required.
How does automatic bank reconciliation work?
Motorica compares incoming payments with open invoices. If relevant information matches, the status is updated; unclear payments remain visible for review.
Does Motorica help with EÜR and VAT returns?
Motorica structures income, expenses, revenue and input tax in preparation for the EÜR and UStVA. The figures should be reviewed or agreed with a tax adviser before filing.
Can I prepare data for ELSTER?
Yes. Motorica prepares relevant UStVA data for review and export in the ELSTER workflow. The specific transmission method depends on the integration enabled and your tax process.
Is there a DATEV export?
Motorica can prepare accounting data for DATEV or as structured export data for further processing by the tax office.
Can I customize the logo and invoice background?
Yes. You can use your company logo and upload your own document backgrounds or choose an existing template for quotes and invoices.
What does MIRA AI do?
MIRA analyzes documents, explains difficult content in understandable language and structures recognized deadlines or next steps. This is particularly helpful for government and financial mail.
Are open and paid invoices visible separately?
Yes. Invoice status and bank reconciliation help to distinguish paid, open and overdue receivables more quickly.
Does Motorica replace tax consulting?
No. Motorica organizes data and prepares processes, but does not provide individual tax advice. In the case of individual tax issues, a tax office should be involved.
Make office work easier for your trades business
Start with professional quotes and invoices, then bring bank reconciliation, e-invoicing, accounting preparation and MIRA AI into one clear workflow.
No payment details · No automatic renewal