German GAAP

German Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

Looking for a German accountant who can work in English and align with U.S. reporting? Our team supports U.S. and international companies operating in Germany with monthly bookkeeping, German GAAP (HGB) financials, cash-basis (EÜR) where eligible, and IFRS/group reporting. We coordinate closely with our tax teams so your data powers VAT, corporate and trade tax filings—without duplicate effort.

For topic deep-dives, see our knowledge base: the German Bookkeeping & Accounting Guide and its subpages on German accounting (HGB), cash-basis (EÜR), and group/IFRS alignment.

Table of Contents

1) What we do (overview)

  • Monthly bookkeeping in Germany (AR/AP, banks, payroll interfaces), compliant with GoBD.
  • HGB (German GAAP) management accounts and year-end packages; audit-ready workpapers.
  • IFRS & group mappings and consolidation support (bridges from HGB to IFRS/US GAAP).
  • EÜR (cash-basis) accounting where eligible, including switch-over support if you outgrow EÜR.
  • Tax hand-off: VAT pre-returns, annual VAT, corporate income tax, trade tax—data once, used everywhere.
  • English/German delivery, U.S./international stakeholder reporting, and monthly close calendars.

For principles and examples, explore our German Bookkeeping & Accounting Guide.

2) Bookkeeping in Germany (GoBD)

We build a monthly ledger that meets German GoBD requirements and supports management visibility. Typical scope: invoice review, travel/expense capture, digital document trails, bank reconciliations, and support schedules for VAT and income taxes. See our explainer on bookkeeping rules & controls.

3) German GAAP (HGB): monthly & year-end

We prepare HGB trial balances, P&L, and balance sheets with the postings and disclosures needed for German reporting. If you are comparing frameworks (German GAAP / German GAAP accounting vs IFRS/US GAAP), our German accounting (HGB) guide explains recognition, measurement, and common adjustments.

4) Cash-basis accounting (EÜR)

Eligible small businesses can use the Einnahmen-Überschuss-Rechnung (EÜR). We implement EÜR bookkeeping, handle VAT correctly under cash collections, and document when a switch to HGB accruals becomes necessary. Details in our cash-basis guide.

5) IFRS & group reporting

Need local books that also feed group consolidation (IFRS or US GAAP)? We maintain HGB ledgers with mapping layers, build reconciliation bridges, and prepare group packs on your timetable. Our overview on German group accounting outlines common adjustments (deferred taxes, leases, revenue).

6) Tax hand-off: VAT, corporate & trade tax

Your monthly ledger powers compliance without rework. We prepare VAT pre-returns and annual VAT, and hand off clean trial balances for corporate income tax and trade tax (or handle the filings within our tax practice). This “data once, used everywhere” model reduces errors and costs.

7) English/German service & U.S. coordination

We work in English and German—ideal if you need an accountant in Germany for an international team or a German speaking accountant for local stakeholders. We routinely coordinate with U.S. controllers and advisors, aligning HGB with US GAAP/IFRS deliverables and your budgeting cadence.

8) Who we serve

  • U.S. founders and foreign investors searching for a tax advisor Germany / Germany tax advisor with English delivery.
  • Scale-ups comparing accounting firms in Germany for HGB books plus IFRS/US GAAP packs.
  • Companies needing German GAAP expertise and optional IFRS/“Germany IFRS” bridges.
  • Teams that require documentation in English (accounting in German language support provided when needed).

9) Pricing

We quote transparently based on scope and volume. Fees are market-standard; request a proposal that matches your entity size, transaction volume, and reporting needs.

FAQ

Do you work under German GAAP (HGB) and IFRS?

Yes. We keep HGB ledgers and, if needed, prepare IFRS/US GAAP group packs with clear mapping and reconciliation schedules.

Can you handle cash-basis (EÜR)?

Yes. We implement EÜR, manage VAT correctly, and support transitions to accrual HGB when you outgrow EÜR.

English delivery? German-speaking support?

Both. We serve international management teams in English and provide German-language deliverables for local stakeholders.

How does accounting connect to taxes?

Your ledger feeds VAT pre-returns, annual VAT, corporate income tax and trade tax—no duplicate data requests.

Are you a certified public accountant in Germany?

In Germany, the “CPA” equivalent is a Wirtschaftsprüfer (audit) and Steuerberater (tax). Our team includes German-qualified professionals and cross-border specialists.

Talk to a German Accounting Specialist

Whether you need monthly bookkeeping in Germany, HGB/IFRS reporting, or an English-speaking team aligned with U.S. processes, we can help. Share your transaction volume and reporting deadlines—we’ll send a right-sized proposal.

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