German tax services

German tax advice and compliance for individuals, self-employed persons, freelancers, sole proprietors and smaller companies.

The focus is on clearly defined services, transparent communication and practical implementation in dealings with the German tax authorities.

Service overview

The following service areas can be commissioned individually or in combination. Before work begins, scope, responsibilities, deadlines and fees are agreed.

Tax returns

Income tax, VAT, trade tax, corporate income tax and declarations for separate and uniform assessment.

Bookkeeping & annual accounts

Ongoing financial bookkeeping, VAT pre-filings, management reports and annual accounts.

Profit determination & EÜR

Income-surplus calculation for freelancers, self-employed persons and smaller businesses.

Ongoing advice

Individual tax questions, review of tax assessments, coordination with the German tax office and ongoing tax classification.

Business start-up

Tax support for start-ups, tax registration questionnaire, VAT and initial structural decisions.

International tax matters / DTA

Foreign income, double tax treaties, withholding tax, immigration, emigration and cross-border matters.

Typical clients and matters

Income tax and private tax matters

Preparation of income tax returns, rental income, capital income, pensions, pension expenses and specific personal circumstances.

Freelancers and sole proprietors

Profit determination, VAT, business expenses, private-use portions, investments and ongoing tax questions.

GbR, GmbH, UG and smaller businesses

Tax returns, declarations for assessment, bookkeeping, annual accounts, corporate income tax and trade tax.

More complex individual questions

Review of tax assessments, objections, foreign tax matters, rental property, photovoltaic systems, business start-up, tax structuring and communication with the tax authorities.