My Fees
How are fees charged?
My fees are generally based on the German Tax Advisor Remuneration Ordinance (Steuerberatervergütungsverordnung – StBVV). For many tax services – in particular tax returns, annual financial statements and tax advice – the StBVV provides a statutory fee range.
Further information can be found in my information sheet, “Tax Advisor Fees” (PDF) and on the website of the Berlin Chamber of Tax Advisors.
Individual Agreement
For collaborations throughout the year, more extensive one-time projects, or special consulting services, an individual fee agreement may be appropriate. Depending on the nature of the work, flat-rate fees, billing based on time spent, or a combination of both may be agreed upon.
Example: Fixed Fee with Time-Based Billing for Additional Work
The standard fee is agreed as a fixed fee, providing both parties with a reliable basis for planning and budgeting. Only if the scope of the engagement becomes substantially more extensive may billing switch to a time-based fee. In that case, the hourly rate is €115 plus VAT.
Billing and Payment
For ongoing or more extensive engagements, advance payments may be requested. For ongoing bookkeeping services during the year, invoices are generally issued quarterly; for tax returns, invoicing usually takes place when the draft return is sent to you.
To simplify payment processing, a SEPA direct debit mandate can be set up.
Fee examples for frequent services:
| Services | Fee*
(plus applicable VAT in each case) |
|---|---|
| Income Tax Return with Multiple Types of Income (e.g., wages and salaries, investment income, rental and leasing income) | ca. 350 € - 750 € |
| Tax returns statements for freelancers or sole proprietors
(incl. income surplus statement) |
ca. 500 € - 1.000 € |
| Financial Statements and Tax Returns for Small Corporations (incl. e-balance sheet, disclosure) |
ca. 1.000 € - 2.500 € |
|
Financial Accounting (Bookkeeping)
(incl. advance VAT returns, and summary reports) |
monthly ca. 100 € - 200 €
or quaterly ca. 150 - 300 € |
| Additional services during the ongoing mandate (e.g., applications, reviews of tax assessment notices, participation in tax audits) |
Billing based on statutory fees or by agreement - depending on the type of service |
| Tax consulting / other advice (verbal/written) (e.g., structuring, planning, and written expert opinions) |
Billing based on statutory fees or by agreement - depending on the type of service |
*The actual fee is based on the scope, complexity, and specific characteristics of the respective engagement. Unless an individual fee agreement is reached, billing is conducted in accordance with the statutory provisions of the StBVV.