Monthly filings by a licensed German Steuerberater. Filed via DATEV. One fixed price. In your language.
Pricing
No tiers. No per-transaction fees. No surprises on your invoice. Just one monthly price for complete German VAT compliance.
Compared to €99–119/month at hellotax, or opaque quote-based pricing at countX and Taxually.
The challenge
You need a German VAT number, but the Finanzamt only communicates in German. Forms, letters, deadlines — all in a language you don't speak.
VAT returns are due every month. Miss a filing and you face penalties, interest charges, and potential issues with your Amazon seller account.
Most providers charge per country, hide their pricing, take weeks to register you, and disappear behind email tickets when you need help.
How it works
No complicated onboarding. No software to install. Just a simple process that takes the VAT burden off your shoulders.
Fill out our simple registration form and get onboarded. Each month, submit your numbers via our filing form. Takes about 10 minutes.
A licensed German Steuerberater reviews your data and files your VAT return via DATEV — the system German tax offices know and trust.
You receive confirmation that your filing is submitted. If the Finanzamt has questions, we handle the correspondence for you.
Frequently asked questions
If you store or sell goods in Germany — including through Amazon FBA — yes, you are required to register for VAT. There is no threshold for foreign companies. We can handle the entire registration process for you.
We submit your application to the Finanzamt within 48 hours of receiving your documents. The tax office typically responds within 4–8 weeks. We'll keep you updated throughout the process.
Your sales figures and any purchase invoices with German VAT. Our multilingual form walks you through exactly what's needed. Most clients spend about 10 minutes on it.
Yes. We are a licensed Steuerberaterkanzlei registered in Germany, member of the Steuerberaterkammer. We file all returns via DATEV. We're not a software platform that subcontracts to someone you'll never meet.
Absolutely. We handle the full transfer process. No double-filing, no gaps in your compliance history. We'll coordinate with your previous provider to ensure a seamless transition.
Same price, same service. Many of our clients file zero reports — and it's still legally mandatory. We ensure every filing is submitted on time, even when there's no tax due.
We handle it. Basic Finanzamt correspondence is included in your monthly fee. For complex inquiries or audits, we charge €200/hr — and we'll always discuss costs with you before starting any additional work.
Anytime. Monthly billing, no lock-in contracts, no cancellation fees. If you need to stop, simply let us know and we'll handle the transition cleanly.
Who's behind this
VATdesk is operated by a licensed Steuerberaterkanzlei registered in Germany, founded by a bilingual Steuerberater & Expert-Comptable with over a decade of experience serving international businesses. Backed by Fradeco — trusted by clients like MEININGER Hotels, international logistics firms, and cross-border e-commerce brands.
Michael Stiller, Steuerberater
Licensed German Steuerberater & French Expert-Comptable. Member of the Steuerberaterkammer. I personally review and sign every filing.
"Fradeco is always a reliable partner for us. We greatly appreciate their high level of expertise and international experience."
MEININGER Hotels — Vice President Finance
Backed by Fradeco — serving international businesses in Germany since 2012
From the blog
Timeline by Finanzamt, what causes delays, and how to speed things up. Direct answers from real registration experience.
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