VAT Archives | Accountable

Value-added-tax or VAT seems to be a complex topic at first, which is a challenge for many self-employed people. Here you can read all about VAT, how it is calculated and which VAT obligations you have as a self-employed person. You will see that the topic is not that difficult.

VAT ID: Working across the EU as a self-employed professional

If you are planning on starting your own business or want to expand your business...

29th September 2023 - Read in 6 minutes

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VAT in other countries: What you have to know as a freelancer

As a rule, for every product and service in Germany there is VAT (value added...

27th September 2022 - Read in 5 minutes

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How to pay VAT as a freelancer in Germany

Self-employed people have to think about a lot when it comes to the regular VAT...

21st September 2022 - Read in 2 minutes

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What is the VAT rate for freelancers in Germany?

As a self-employed person, you cannot avoid the topic of taxes. Unlike employees, who have...

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Reverse Charge for Kleinunternehmer

Are you just starting your own business or are you self-employed on a part-time basis?...

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How to change from Kleinunternehmer to subject to VAT

You are registered as a Kleinunternehmer (small business owner) but your business is doing very...

21st June 2022 - Read in 3 minutes

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What is the Reverse Charge procedure and how does it apply to you?

Working with international clients can be tricky, depending on where exactly they’re located, whether there’s...

25th August 2021 - Read in 4 minutes

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How & when: Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung for freelancers

As if the annual VAT return wasn’t enough, freelancers also have to submit regular VAT...

14th April 2021 - Read in 4 minutes

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What happens if you miss a VAT deadline?

Ah, deadlines. For freelancers, a deadline is either your best friend or a fearsome foe....

9th April 2021 - Read in 4 minutes

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Understanding VAT for freelancers

Advance VAT return explained - and made easier!