Taxes that stay comprehensible
We handle bookkeeping, payroll and annual financial statements for self-employed professionals, trade businesses and small companies – and explain every figure we report to the tax office.
Our services
Four areas, one point of contact
We handle ongoing bookkeeping, payroll and annual accounts all from one source – so figures from the month don't need to be sorted again at the close.
Annual accounts
Balance sheet or income statement, e-balance sheet submission, and a closing meeting where we go through the result line by line.
Payroll accounting
Monthly payroll and salary processing, reports to health insurers and the tax office, certificates for your employees.
Financial accounting
Ongoing bookkeeping, advance VAT returns, and a report that shows you exactly where your business stands.
Tax returns
Income, trade, corporate and VAT tax returns, review of tax assessments and objections if something isn't right.
Clients
Three types of business we know well
Our clients come from small and medium-sized businesses and trades in the Hanover area – businesses whose owners have so far handled their bookkeeping themselves.
Self-employed professionals
Freelance or commercial, with income statements and often mixed-use expenses. We separate business from private before the tax office asks.
Learn moreTrade businesses
Partially completed work, material purchases, pay for journeymen and apprentices. We invoice monthly, so the year-end close is no longer a surprise.
Learn moreSmall companies
GmbH, UG or GbR with a few employees: balance sheet, corporate tax and managing director compensation, all properly aligned.
Learn moreHow we work
From initial consultation to ongoing engagement
Switching accounting firms costs you one appointment and one list of documents with us – we handle the rest, including requesting prior-year data.
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Initial consultation
We discuss your legal form, employees, volume of receipts and what you've handled yourself so far. Afterwards you'll know which services you really need.
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Documents and power of attorney
You receive a specific list of required documents. With the power of attorney, we request data from the tax office and your previous accountant.
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Taking over your bookkeeping
We set up your mandate, clarify the document workflow – digital or paper – and take over balances and open items from the previous system.
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Ongoing operations
Monthly bookkeeping, VAT and payroll, plus a report. We monitor deadlines and let you know in advance.
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Closing and review meeting
Annual accounts and tax returns are only submitted after your approval. We check the assessment against our own calculation.
Explaining figures instead of just reporting them
A report is only useful if you can read it. That's why we go through every result with you – and tell you in advance what will still affect it during the course of the year.
Get to know the firmProcess
How our collaboration works
From the first phone call to the finished annual accounts, every engagement follows the same path. This means you know early on which documents are needed when and who handles which step.
In the initial consultation, we clarify legal form, revenue size and prior bookkeeping — this determines whether monthly financial accounting makes sense or quarterly receipts are sufficient.
Around 45 minutes, by phone or at the practice. We review your most recent tax return, your latest annual financial statements and how you currently organise your receipts. Afterwards, you'll know which services you need, what effort they involve, and how the fee framework under the Steuerberatervergütungsverordnung (tax advisor fee regulation) is determined.
We register the power of attorney with the tax office via the power of attorney database, so that notices and correspondence are sent directly to us and deadlines aren't missed. From your previous advisor, we take over bookkeeping data, the fixed asset register and the trial balance; switching at the start of the year makes the transition easiest.
Receipts reach us digitally via a client portal or in the traditional way, in a folder. We book bank statements, incoming and outgoing invoices, cash transactions and payroll accounts, check input tax deduction and VAT rates, and submit the VAT advance return electronically to the tax office on time.
You receive a management report (BWA): revenue, costs and provisional result compared with the previous year. We discuss anything noteworthy, such as rising material costs, outstanding receivables, or a tax burden that makes adjusting advance payments worthwhile.
After the end of the financial year, we prepare the income statement or balance sheet with profit and loss account, along with the income tax, trade tax and VAT returns. Before submission, we go through the figures with you so you can explain every item.
We check every tax assessment against the return that was filed. If the tax office deviates, we file an appeal within the one-month objection period. At the turn of the year, we discuss advance payments, investments and deadlines for the coming year.
Preparation
Documents and fee range
The more complete the documents you provide, the fewer follow-up questions arise — and the smaller the share of time that goes into billing. What we need depends on whether you prepare an income/expenditure statement or a balance sheet, and on whether you employ staff.
What you need to put together
- Bank statements for all business accounts for the full year, complete and sorted by date
- Outgoing invoices numbered consecutively, incoming invoices separated by month
- Cash book or cash report for cash transactions, plus the daily closing records from the cash register
- Contracts for leasing, loans and insurance, including proof of interest and repayments
- Receipts for purchases over 800 euros net for the asset register
- Mileage log or details for the one-percent rule for company cars
- Payroll documents: employment contracts, sick notes, mini-job registrations, holiday lists
- Stock lists and inventory as at the balance sheet date, if you prepare a balance sheet
What determines the fee
Tax advisory fees are governed by the Steuerberatervergütungsverordnung (Tax Advisor Remuneration Ordinance). What matters is the value in dispute — such as annual turnover, balance sheet total or total income — and the scope of work within the statutory framework.
- Number of entries and receipts per month
- Number of wages and salaries to be processed
- Type of accounts: income/expenditure statement or balance sheet
- State of preparation: sorted receipts or an unsorted collection
- Additional matters such as tax audits, appeals or financing documentation
After the initial consultation, you'll receive a written estimate of the expected fee range before you engage us.
Ready for a dedicated point of contact for tax matters?
In the initial consultation, we'll clarify your situation and the next steps.