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Quarterly VAT return for Germany

Do you do business in Germany and has the German tax office required you to file quarterly VAT returns (the Umsatzsteuer-Voranmeldung)? We are here for you. Our service covers the full preparation and filing of the return for every calendar quarter. We make sure every figure is filled in correctly and sent to the relevant tax office on time. With us you can be sure that everything goes through faultlessly and on time — so you can get on with your business.

The scope of our service covers:
Lenka Vargová

Lenka Vargová

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Quarterly VAT return for Germany

The German tax authorities insist on accuracy and deadlines – which is exactly why your quarterly VAT returns need to be filled in correctly and filed on time. With us you can be sure it all goes smoothly.

We fill in every figure correctly on the basis of the documents you send us – invoices and anything else needed. We prepare the return, check that it is complete and send it by the deadline directly through the official portal of the German tax administration (Elster). If you do not have an Elster account yet, it has to be set up first – returns can only be filed through this electronic system. We can help with that too – you will find our ELSTER registration service here as well. 

This service suits sole traders and companies working in construction in Germany. You will avoid needless fines and delays. 

Beyond the filing itself, we can also advise you on identifying your tax obligations in Germany. 

With our service:

- you save time and avoid fines for late or incorrect returns,

- you have the certainty that your obligations towards the German authority are met as the rules require,

- you keep the paperwork under control, without needless stress or a language barrier.

If the German tax office has required you to file monthly returns, you will find that service here too – we will gladly help.

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

Whether you file monthly or quarterly is decided by the German tax office (Finanzamt) on the basis of how much VAT you owed in the previous calendar year.

The return for a given quarter usually has to be filed by the 10th of the following month (for example, by 10 April for the first quarter).

Yes, in Germany returns are filed exclusively through the ELSTER system. You need an active account and an electronic certificate to file them. You will find our ELSTER registration service here as well.

The German tax office can impose a fine or charge interest for late payment. If mistakes or delays happen repeatedly, a business can lose the option of quarterly filing and will have to file monthly.

No, how often you file (monthly, quarterly or annually) is decided by the German tax office.

CLIENT SATISFACTION COMES FIRST

Price list for this service

We offer two ways of handling the quarterly German VAT return – depending on how quickly you need it filed. Both packages include the full preparation and filing of the return through the ELSTER portal. Choose whichever suits you best:

Basic package

£105.78incl. VAT

Suits clients who file the quarterly return well before the deadline.

The service includes

  • the quarterly return filed through the ELSTER portal
  • the application handled within 5 working days of receiving the documents

Premium package

On requestprice depends on scope

Ideal for those who need the quarterly return filed in a hurry or close to the deadline.

The service includes

  • the quarterly return filed through the ELSTER portal
  • the application handled within 1 working day of receiving the documents

This price list is valid from: 31/08/2026

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Katarína Kubištová

Katarína Kubištová

Managing Director