Introduction

Learn how to use Gilbert for subscription billing

Welcome to Gilbert

Gilbert is a subscription billing platform built for European businesses. It handles everything from customer management to invoicing, with native support for EU VAT compliance.

What is Gilbert?

Gilbert helps you manage recurring revenue by providing:

  • Customer Management - Store customer details, addresses, and VAT information
  • Product Catalog - Define what you sell with flexible pricing options
  • Subscription Handling - Create and manage recurring billing relationships
  • Automated Invoicing - Generate compliant invoices automatically
  • EU VAT Compliance - Built-in support for all 27 EU member states

Quick Start

New to Gilbert? Start here:

  1. Getting Started - Set up your first subscription in minutes
  2. Subscriptions - Understand the core billing concept
  3. VAT & Tax - Learn about EU VAT handling

Core Concepts

Gilbert is built around a few key concepts:

ConceptDescription
CustomersYour business clients who receive subscriptions
ProductsItems in your catalog that you sell
PricesHow much you charge for products
PlansPre-configured subscription templates
SubscriptionsThe billing relationship with customers
InvoicesBilling documents generated from subscriptions

Billing Topics

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