German Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
German Accounting & HGB Financial Statements
Bookkeeping in Germany (GoBD) and HGB annual financial statements — with optional US GAAP/IFRS group packs. English-first delivery, tax-ready ledgers, and fixed timelines.
Der Service wird von der Sesch Group GmbH in Eschborn (Deutschland) erbracht.
We support U.S. and international companies operating in Germany with monthly bookkeeping, HGB financials, cash-basis (EÜR) where eligible, and IFRS/group reporting. Your data flows straight into VAT, corporate and trade tax filings — no duplicate effort.
What we do (overview)
- Monthly bookkeeping in Germany (AR/AP, banks, travel/expense), GoBD-compliant.
- HGB management accounts & year-end; audit-ready workpapers.
- IFRS/US GAAP mapping & consolidation support.
- EÜR (cash-basis) where eligible, with switch-over support.
- English/German delivery, close calendars, and stakeholder alignment.
For principles and examples, see our German Bookkeeping & Accounting Guide.
Bookkeeping in Germany (GoBD)
We run a monthly ledger that meets GoBD: correctness, completeness, immutability, timely recording, system documentation & audit-proof exports. Typical scope: invoice review, bank reconciliations, support schedules for VAT & income taxes.
German GAAP (HGB): monthly & year-end
We prepare HGB trial balances, P&L and balance sheets with required postings and disclosures. If you compare frameworks, our HGB guide covers recognition, measurement, and common adjustments.
Cash-basis accounting (EÜR)
Eligible small businesses may use EÜR. We implement EÜR correctly (VAT under cash collections) and document when a switch to HGB accruals becomes necessary. Details in our guide de la comptabilité de caisse.
IFRS & group reporting
We maintain HGB ledgers with mapping layers, build reconciliation bridges, and prepare group packs on your timetable. See our group/IFRS overview.
Tax hand-off: VAT, corporate & trade tax
Your monthly ledger powers compliance without rework. We prepare VAT pre-returns/annual VAT and hand off clean trial balances for corporate income and trade tax (or handle filings within our tax practice).
Who we serve
- U.S. founders & foreign investors needing an English-first German accounting team.
- Scale-ups comparing firms for HGB books plus IFRS/US GAAP packs.
- Companies that require documentation in English, with German deliverables for filings.
Packages & pricing (Germany)
Bookkeeping ≤ 25 records / month
Sum of incoming + outgoing invoices per month.
EUR 150 / month (plus VAT/USt)
Bookkeeping ≤ 75 records / month
Sum of incoming + outgoing invoices per month.
EUR 250 / month (plus VAT/USt)
Bookkeeping ≤ 200 records / month
Sum of incoming + outgoing invoices per month.
EUR 450 / month (plus VAT/USt)
High-volume bookkeeping > 200 / month
Custom scope (imports, approvals, workflows).
Price on request (plus VAT/USt)
Annual financial statements (HGB)
Prepared in accordance with StBVV (German tax advisor fee regulation). Fees are determined per regulation and engagement scope (plus VAT/USt).
Startup flat (first short fiscal year)
Includes up to 200 bookkeeping entries, HGB annual financial statements, and all tax returns:
- Corporate income tax (KSt)
- Trade tax (GewSt)
- VAT (USt)
EUR 1,200 (flat, plus VAT/USt)
HoldCo flat (pure holding companies)
For capital companies holding investments only. Includes:
- Jusqu'à 20 bookkeeping entries
- HGB annual financial statements
- Trade tax return (GewSt)
- VAT return (USt)
- Corporate income tax return (KSt)
- e-Bilanz & filing in the Unternehmensregister
EUR 800 / year (flat, plus VAT/USt)
Notes:
- Record counts refer to the monthly sum of incoming and outgoing invoices (AP + AR).
- All prices are quoted plus VAT (USt), where applicable.
- Optional add-ons: English management pack, US GAAP/Tax bridge, group reporting, payroll, and compliance filings.
Entity & structure consulting (DE setup for U.S. owners)
- Entity choice (GmbH/UG/Partnership) for U.S. parents (LLC/Inc/LP).
- Setup support (register, tax IDs, bank, accounting stack).
- Reporting design for U.S. consolidation & tax packs.
Talk to a German Accounting Specialist
Share your transaction volume and reporting deadlines — we’ll send a right-sized proposal.
Demande de propositionFAQ
Do you work under HGB and IFRS/US GAAP?
Yes. We keep HGB ledgers and — if needed — prepare IFRS/US GAAP group packs with clear mappings and reconciliation schedules.
Can you handle cash-basis (EÜR)?
Yes. We implement EÜR correctly (incl. VAT) and support transitions to HGB when thresholds or legal form require it.
English delivery? German-language filings?
Both. We serve international management teams in English and provide German deliverables for filings and audits.