If you keep your accounts in Germany, you’ll be faced with a complex system of laws and regulations that differs significantly from the Dutch system. For example, you’ll be dealing with German commercial law and accounting standards. Furthermore, depending on where you operate, you’ll have to deal with the tax authorities of various states. You’ll need to file various taxes, such as income tax, corporate tax, and VAT. And then there are the annual financial statements, which must be filed with the German Commercial Register on time. Exactly what needs to be published depends on the size of your business.
Bookkeeping
If you’re starting a business in Germany, you’ll face several questions, including those related to bookkeeping. Perhaps you’re wondering if you can also keep your books in the Netherlands? And what about VAT?
Your accounting in order
Have you just established a GmbH and want to set up its bookkeeping? Or are you looking for a German partner to take over your bookkeeping? Our accounting experts are happy to help. We are fully versed in German law and the specific regulations and procedures of the tax authorities in the various federal states.
We operate efficiently and entirely digitally. This gives you quick and easy access to all relevant information. We have extensive experience with various Dutch accounting systems and have successfully integrated numerous systems. If a system is unfamiliar to us, we will do everything we can to ensure seamless integration.
In collaboration with our tax advisors, we can also advise you on tax-efficient structures. Naturally, we work closely with your Dutch accountant. The fact that our team is fully bilingual and knowledgeable about the Dutch market makes this collaboration even easier.
In addition to accounting, Heisterborg International can also assist you with:
- the preparation of annual accounts
- providing publication materials
- preparing the tax balance sheet
- drawing up the minutes of the General Meeting of Shareholders
- taking care of the various tax returns and accompanying attachments
- checks on imposed assessments
- German tax appeal procedures
- preparing and supervising audits by the German tax authorities
Full service office
You can contact us with all your questions about doing business in Germany, from complex legal or tax issues to questions about cultural differences. But we don’t stop at just advice; we ensure you can successfully and worry-free do business in Germany. We go above and beyond other firms, as we can also take care of many practical matters for you.