Services for Germany
Abzugsteuer - Withholding tax processing
We will help you handle the withholding tax (Abzugsteuer). We calculate the deduction, record it and prepare the necessary documents.
The scope of our service covers:
Lenka Vargová
specialist
Abzugsteuer - Withholding tax processing
Do you work with sole traders or companies in Germany and have you found that they do not hold a valid exemption from the construction withholding tax (Freistellung)? In that case the law requires you to withhold part of the invoiced amount as Abzugsteuer (withholding tax) and pay it to the German tax office. The client has to check this and, where a subcontractor has no Freistellung, must withhold the tax from the invoices issued.
You do not have to puzzle over this legal duty – we will gladly help. We handle the deductions from start to finish:
- We check whether the sole trader or company is subject to the withholding tax
- We calculate the amount of the deduction
- We record the deduction correctly
- We prepare the certificate for the German tax office
- If needed, we also provide the documentation for the sole trader or company
We guarantee that everything is done correctly and in line with German law, so that you avoid fines and needless complications.
How does the application work?
You fill in the form
Just fill in a short form, we will help you with everything.
You send the documents
Send us the documents we need — we will tell you exactly which ones.
You sign the application
You sign the application and we take care of the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Basic package
£105.78incl. VAT
£105.78incl. VAT
Suits those who only want the application processed and filed.
The service includes
- the application handled within 5 working days of receiving the documents
Popular package
£132.84incl. VAT
£132.84incl. VAT
For those who want the certainty that every document is prepared and filed correctly.
The service includes
- the application handled within 3 working days of receiving the documents
- consultation
Premium package
£158.67incl. VAT
£158.67incl. VAT
For clients who want a complete service with priority handling.
The service includes
- the application handled within 1 working day of receiving the documents
- consultation
Please contact us for an exact quote. We will gladly prepare a tailored offer.
This price list is valid from: 31/08/2026
Elster - Registration
Do not rely on the post, nothing gets lost electronically. Set up Elster for faster communication with the German tax office.
Freistellung - First time
Avoid the withholding tax in Germany – we will arrange your Freistellung quickly and without complications.
Abzugsteuer - Withholding tax refund
We will help you get the money that was withheld back.
Freistellung - Renewal
Is your Freistellung about to expire? Renew it now and avoid the withholding tax in Germany – we will arrange your repeat Freistellung quickly and without complications.
