Tax Advisor Cost Calculator 2026 — Business Bookkeeping (StBVV)
Estimate business tax advisor fees under the StBVV: annual accounts, bookkeeping, VAT pre-returns and payroll, based on turnover, balance sheet total and staff.
Adjusted balance sheet total (sum of the assets side) – together with turnover the basis for the annual accounts.
Estimated Annual Costs (gross)
€7,337.30
Monthly Costs (gross)
€611.44
Cost Breakdown (annual)
25/10 of the full fee under Table B (€746.00); object value €400,000.00 = mean of balance sheet total and turnover (§ 35 StBVV)
7/10 of the full fee under Table C (€512.00) = €358.40 per month (§ 33 StBVV)
Covered by the bookkeeping fee (§ 33(8) StBVV)
Estimate under the StBVV using mid-range fees. Not included: tax returns (income/corporation tax, trade tax, annual VAT return under § 24 StBVV) and the one-off setup of payroll accounts. Actual costs vary depending on scope, complexity and individual agreement. Tax advisor fees are deductible as business expenses. Without guarantee.
Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a tax advisor cost for businesses?
Costs depend on revenue and the scope of services. Annual financial statements typically cost between 1,000 and 5,000 euros, ongoing bookkeeping 100-500 euros per month depending on the number of transactions.
Are tax advisor costs deductible for businesses?
Yes, all tax advisor costs for business matters are fully deductible as operating expenses, reducing taxable business income.
Should I calculate with the net or the gross fee?
The calculator adds 19% VAT to the net fee and shows the gross amount as its main result. If you are entitled to deduct input tax, the tax office refunds this VAT as input tax (Vorsteuer): of €11,900 gross, €10,000 then remains as your cost, which additionally reduces profit as a business expense. Small businesses under § 19 UStG (Kleinunternehmer) and businesses with VAT-exempt services, such as doctors, cannot deduct input tax; for them the gross amount is what counts, and it is deductible as a business expense.
Guide
What is the Tax Advisor Cost Calculator 2026 — Business Bookkeeping (StBVV)?
This calculator estimates the recurring tax advisor costs for businesses under the StBVV: bookkeeping, annual accounts, advance VAT returns and payroll.
How does the Tax Advisor Cost Calculator 2026 — Business Bookkeeping (StBVV) work?
Enter annual turnover and balance sheet total and choose the services. The calculator applies the mid-range fees: bookkeeping under Table C (object value: annual turnover), annual accounts under Table B (mean of balance sheet total and turnover), advance VAT returns under Table A and payroll per employee.
Key Data and Facts
Bookkeeping: Table C, monthly fee 2/10 to 12/10 (mid-range 7/10). Annual accounts: Table B, 10/10 to 40/10 (mid-range 25/10). Advance VAT returns: covered by the bookkeeping fee (§ 33(8) StBVV). Payroll: EUR 6 to 30 per employee and month. Costs are deductible business expenses.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to estimate tax advisor fees for your business: 1. Determine the object values: for bookkeeping this is annual turnover (or the higher expenses), for the annual accounts the mean of the adjusted balance sheet total and annual turnover; turnover counts at most up to five times the balance sheet total. 2. Financial accounting (monthly): Table C of the StBVV, monthly fee 2/10 to 12/10, mid-range fee 7/10. At a turnover of 500,000 EUR the full fee is 512 EUR, so the mid-range fee is 358.40 EUR per month. 3. Annual financial statement (balance sheet and P&L): Table B of the StBVV, 10/10 to 40/10, mid-range fee 25/10. 4. Advance VAT returns: if the tax advisor does your bookkeeping, they cost nothing extra (§ 33(8) StBVV); otherwise 1/10 to 6/10 under Table A per return, object value 10% of the period's turnover, at least 650 EUR. 5. Payroll: 6 to 30 EUR per employee and month (§ 34 StBVV); the calculator uses the midpoint of 18 EUR. 6. Add up all items and add 19% VAT. Tax returns (income or corporation tax, trade tax, annual VAT return) are billed separately under § 24 StBVV. Example: a GmbH with 500,000 EUR turnover and a balance sheet total of 300,000 EUR. Bookkeeping: 358.40 EUR x 12 = 4,300.80 EUR. Annual financial statement: object value (300,000 + 500,000) / 2 = 400,000 EUR, full fee 746 EUR x 25/10 = 1,865.00 EUR. Advance VAT returns: included in bookkeeping. Net total: 6,165.80 EUR plus 1,171.50 EUR VAT = 7,337.30 EUR per year (611.44 EUR per month). All costs are deductible as business expenses.
Calculation Example
GmbH, turnover EUR 500,000, balance sheet total EUR 300,000. Bookkeeping (7/10 of EUR 512): EUR 358.40/month = EUR 4,300.80/year. Annual accounts (25/10 of EUR 746, object value EUR 400,000): EUR 1,865.00. Advance VAT returns: covered. Net total: EUR 6,165.80, gross (incl. 19% VAT): EUR 7,337.30. With payroll for 5 employees (EUR 18 x 5 x 12 = EUR 1,080): EUR 7,245.80 net, EUR 8,622.50 gross.
Sources
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Einkommensteuergesetz (EStG) — gesetze-im-internet.de
- Bundesministerium der Finanzen (BMF)
- Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Full methodology at Methodology.
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