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Tax advice for founders.
Clarify tax questions on legal form, salary and profits with a partner tax firm before you set up your company.
- 30 minutes with a partner tax firm
- €89 plus VAT, fixed price
- Free initial call beforehand
Tax advice is provided by an independent partner tax firm. firma.de does not provide tax advice itself.
What the tax firm helps you with
- Legal form
Taxes by legal form
Sole trader, UG, GmbH or holding: how your legal form affects your taxes.
- Salary
Salary and profits
Managing director's salary or profit distribution: which is more tax-efficient for you and the company.
- VAT
VAT
The small business scheme (Kleinunternehmerregelung), VAT returns and invoices to other countries.
- Holding
Holding structures
When a holding company pays off and how distributions are taxed there.
- Real estate
Real estate
Letting property through a GmbH, the extended trade tax reduction (erweiterte Kürzung) and real estate transfer tax.
- Getting started
Your tax start
The tax registration questionnaire and the deadlines in your first year.
Which consultation suits you?
| Service | Who | Scope | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free initial call | Formation expert from the firma.de team | 15 minutes by video | free |
| Founder consultation Plus | Our formation team | Per hour or 4-hour package | from €75 plus VAT |
| Advice from a lawyer | Partner lawyer for company law | 45 minutes on the phone | €135 plus VAT |
| Advice from a tax advisor | Partner tax firm | 30 minutes | €89 plus VAT |
| Advice subscription | Partner law firms | Unlimited initial consultations, 30 minutes each, 12-month minimum term | from €9.99 plus VAT / month |
How the tax advice works
- 1
Book an initial call
Pick a slot above for a free initial call, 15 minutes by video.
- 2
Clarify your question
We discuss your questions and put you in touch with the right partner tax firm.
- 3
30-minute consultation
The firm contacts you at the agreed time and answers your questions.
- 4
Next steps
If you want to set up your company afterwards, we take care of the formation and the firm can take over your bookkeeping.
Integrations
Export and filing
As seen in
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The partner founders trust
Company formation, registrations and ongoing bookkeeping in one place. Anything that requires a licence is handled by notaries and tax advisors from our partner network.
What founders say
“Since we started the company, our admin simply runs alongside: receipts, VAT returns, deadlines. We always know where we stand – and can focus on our product.”
What you can rely on
ELSTER
VAT returns and annual accounts go straight to the tax office via the ELSTER interface.
DATEV
Bookings and receipts are ready in DATEV format – your tax firm keeps working as usual.
- 4.6
Top-rated
4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot. Rated by founders who have actually used firma.de.
Made in Germany
Developed in Germany, servers in the EU, GDPR-compliant. Anything that requires a licence comes from tax advisors and notaries.
Frequently asked questions about tax advice
Who advises me on tax questions?
An independent partner tax firm, meaning tax advisors with experience of company formations. firma.de arranges the appointment but does not provide tax advice itself.
How much does the tax advice cost?
30 minutes cost €89 plus VAT. The initial call beforehand is free.
How does the appointment with the tax firm work?
By phone or video at the agreed time. Send your questions and key figures in advance, so you can make the most of the time.
What if 30 minutes aren't enough?
Then you arrange further advice or an ongoing engagement directly with the firm, on its terms.
Can the firm take over my bookkeeping afterwards?
Yes. From the Growth plan, a partner tax firm is included and takes care of your tax filings and annual accounts.
Is the conversation with the tax firm confidential?
Yes. Tax advisors are bound by professional secrecy (§ 57 StBerG).