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Tax knowledge for freelancers

Here you find all the information you need as a freelancer.
Our articles answer the most important questions about self-employment in Germany.

Top 10 Accountable expenses screen features for freelancers

Tracking and managing business expenses is one of the most important, but also most time-consuming, parts of being self-emplo...

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Travel expense claims for freelancers

As a freelancer or self-employed professional in Germany, you’re probably on the road quite a bit – meeting clien...

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Germany’s Business ID number: What it means for you

Since November 2024, Germany has been rolling out a new Business Identification Number, or Wirtschafts-Identifikationsnu...

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Meal Allowances (Verpflegungspauschale) in Germany: How freelancers can claim additional meal expenses

For many freelancers, business trips, both within Germany and abroad, are part of the job. But what many don’t realize is h...

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Mobility for the self-employed: How to deduct your car on your taxes

For many freelancers, staying mobile is essential to getting work done. Whether it’s commuting to your workspace, meeti...

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Why We Rebranded Accountable – And What It Means for You

When we first launched Accountable, our mission was clear: make life easier for self-employed professionals by taking the str...

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What is the best e-invoicing software in Germany? Find the best tools for you

Creating legally compliant e-invoices requires a structured, machine-readable data format. To fully benefit from e-invoices, ...

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What are the banking functionalities and fees for Accountable Banking?

Your Accountable Banking professional account is 100% free, available in every Accountable plan. Furthermore, most of the fun...

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Terms and Conditions for the 2% Invoice Bonus Program

At Accountable, we value your hard work. That’s why we’ve introduced a 2% bonus on invoices—a reward that helps you mak...

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Correct e-invoicing: All you need to know

E-invoices are already part of everyday life for public sector clients. Companies on the other hand will still be able to dec...

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How to become self-employed in Germany

Would you like to become self-employed but don’t know how or where to start? You’re in the right place! This page...

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Registering a Gewerbe in Germany – how to fill out the registration form correctly

If you want to open your own business in Germany, you have to register a Gewerbe. But no worries, the process of registering ...

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