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VAT

Value-added-tax or VAT seems to be a complex topic at first, which is a challenge for many self-employed people. Here you can read all about VAT, how it is calculated and which VAT obligations you have as a self-employed person. You will see that the topic is not that difficult.

Zusammenfassende Meldung: What is it and who has to do it?

Anyone who has clients or customers in other EU member states beyond their national borders can make use of the Reverse Charg...

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VAT ID: Working across the EU as a self-employed professional

If you are planning on starting your own business or want to expand your business to other countries, you need to be well-inf...

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VAT in other countries: What you have to know as a freelancer

VAT

As a rule, for every product and service in Germany there is VAT (value added tax) to be paid. End consumers have to pay high...

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How to pay VAT as a freelancer in Germany

Self-employed people have to think about a lot when it comes to the regular VAT return. Not only the preparation and the subm...

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What is the VAT rate for freelancers in Germany?

VAT

As a self-employed person, you cannot avoid the topic of taxes. Unlike employees, who have income tax and other taxes deducte...

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Reverse Charge for Kleinunternehmer

Are you just starting your own business or are you self-employed on a part-time basis? Then you have probably chosen the Klei...

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How to change from Kleinunternehmer to subject to VAT

You are registered as a Kleinunternehmer (small business owner) but your business is doing very well and you exceed the turno...

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What is the Reverse Charge procedure and how does it apply to you?

VAT

Working with international clients can be tricky, depending on where exactly they’re located, whether there’s a tax treat...

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How & when: Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung for freelancers

VAT

As if the annual VAT return wasn’t enough, freelancers also have to submit regular VAT returns throughout the year. This re...

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What happens if you miss a VAT deadline?

VAT

Ah, deadlines. For freelancers, a deadline is either your best friend or a fearsome foe. A well-placed deadline can frame a s...

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VAT return: What is the Vorauszahlungssoll?

VAT

You need to submit your first VAT this year but have no idea what the so called Vorauszahlungssoll is? No worries! In th...

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Advance VAT return explained – and made easier!

If you’ve already started freelancing in Germany, you’ll probably have come across one of the most bothersome tax obligat...

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