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Integral combines modern sales tax software with digital tax advice for companies. Your data flows in automatically, while our tax advisors take care of the error-free and timely transmission to the tax office.

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Key Points: Filing Advance Sales Tax Returns with Minimal Administrative Effort

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The monthly or quarterly advance VAT return (UStVA) is a legal requirement for operating companies.

Those who rely solely on do-it-yourself software bear the liability risk for accounting errors.

Integral resolves this conflict: Our platform automates the document and data flow, while experienced tax advisors handle the final review and timely submission to the tax office.

- No manual data entry: Your data flows directly into the system via digital interfaces. You can continue to use your existing invoicing tools.

- Full legal certainty: Integral reviews your advance return before submission. This minimizes the risk of errors and protects you from inquiries from the tax office.

- Real deadline monitoring: We never miss a deadline and handle permanent deadline extensions when necessary.

The advantages: A combination of VAT software and a full-service tax team

When you file your advance sales tax return through Integral, you benefit from the efficiency of modern software without sacrificing the legal certainty provided by a tax advisor. For growing businesses, this hybrid approach offers tangible operational advantages:

01

Time savings all around

Your data is automatically imported into our system via digital interfaces. You don’t have to manually assign receipts or enter data into Elster. If needed, you can simply continue using your existing invoicing tools.

02

Legal certainty

HGB, IFRS (if required), and GoBD under control:

Your advance VAT return meets the relevant standards and ensures reliable compliance.

03

Fast communication in everyday life

Tax issues often arise suddenly in day-to-day operations. Through our platform, you’ll typically receive feedback from our tax experts within a few hours.

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Advance Sales Tax Return for new businesses: What Entrepreneurs need to know

What founders need to know:

Reporting cycle following incorporation

After you have registered for tax purposes, the tax office will inform you whether you are required to file your VAT return monthly or quarterly. For new businesses, monthly filing is generally required.

Deadline

The preliminary registration must be submitted by the 10th day of the following month. With a permanent extension, this deadline can be postponed by one month. Integral will handle this application for you.

Take Advantage of Input Tax Deductions

Especially during the startup phase, high costs often arise (notary fees, IT infrastructure, marketing) before the company generates its first revenue. Filing an accurate advance return ensures that the tax office will refund the VAT (input tax) you have paid and helps maintain your cash flow.

Working with Integral: How modern tax consulting works

Help right in the midst of your daily work

You don’t have to start a chain of phone calls or wait days for an email. We usually resolve tax-related questions through our platform within two to three hours.

No system change required

Our infrastructure adapts to your existing processes. If you use invoicing tools, Integral simply integrates with them via interfaces.

Data Security and Compliance

Your financial data is processed in accordance with the highest security standards. Integral Steuerberatungsgesellschaft ensures that every transaction and every data transfer is fully compliant with the law.

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How does the UStVA software work with Integral?

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Schedule an Initial Consultation

Book a short, no-obligation initial consultation. We’ll analyze your structure, review your current processes, and discuss your digital accounting needs.

02

Coordination

Review drafts, provide feedback, and clarify questions directly through our platform. Thanks to secure communication channels, everything happens quickly and without delays.

03

Submitting your financial statements

We handle ongoing bookkeeping, monitor all deadlines, and submit your advance VAT return to the tax office on time.

reasons

3 reasons for the advance return on sales tax with integral

#1
Fully automated data flow instead of manual effort

You don't have to manually sort documents or transfer data. All relevant data automatically flows into our system via digital interfaces to your banks or existing billing tools. Integral accounts for business transactions in the background.

#2
Audit protects against liability risks

In contrast to pure do-it-yourself tools, with Integral you are not on your own. The Integral tax team will professionally review your accounts before you submit them. This minimizes errors in tax rates and reliably protects your GmbH or UG from inquiries or estimates from the tax office.

#3
Fully included in the basic monthly fee

The timely preparation and submission of the advance sales tax return is already fully included in our monthly minimum fee of 240€ for ongoing digital accounting.

Services

Our services
At a glance

Whether you are a start-up or a small company: With Integral, you can access tax advice, accounting services, tax return preparation, annual financial statement preparation and payroll accounting all in one place.

Tax Advice

Digital tax advice with a personal contact.

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Proactive advice that really helps you move forward

We understand your business and actively think along with you instead of just working through obligations.

Quick and personal communication

Your personal tax advisor will answer you within 12 hours. No waiting in line. Without waiting for weeks.

Central platform for everything

Financial statements, receipts and inquiries come together digitally in one place, including a digital signature.

Bookkeeping

Digital accounting that simply works.

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Automated booking processing

Connect your bank accounts and payment service providers (such as Stripe) We automatically import all transactions.

Easy document management

We automatically collect digital documents. You can easily upload all other documents via our platform.

Weekly booking & monthly BWA

You will receive regular evaluations and a clear overview of missing documents.

Payroll

Digital. Flexible Individual.

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Digital management of your employee data

Manage master and transaction data conveniently online. Completely without back and forth.

Individual care included

A personal payroll accountant is available to answer any questions or adjustments you may have.

Cost-effective & scalable

Fair prices per payslip and processes that grow with your company.

Financial Statements & Tax Returns

Timely and hassle-free.

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Timely and complete

We prepare your tax returns and annual financial statements on time and submit everything digitally to the tax office.

No surprises

You can see at an early stage which documents are still missing, which obligations are pending and which deadlines are imminent.

Easy compliance

We make working together as easy as possible for you.

Customer testimonials

What our customers say

“As managing director of a start-up, I barely have time to deal with additional topics. Integral takes optimal care of my holding company by taking care of all related tasks for me.”
Rap Paulavicius
Founder
“In the past, communication with our tax advisor was difficult. With Integral, we exchange questions and documents directly via the platform, get quick answers and save time and nerves.”
Magnus Grünewald
Gründer, Lyceum
“Before Integral, our accounting was stressful and time-consuming. Thanks to seamless integration, we now save a lot of time and have full transparency about tax deadlines and processes. This allows us to focus on our growth again.”
Dr. Patrick Gassmann
Founding Team, Co-Power Energy
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Advance VAT Returns (FAQ)

Is the advance VAT return included in the Integral package?

Yes, the preparation and timely submission of all advance sales tax returns is an integral part of our ongoing support. With our minimum monthly fee of 240€ for digital accounting, these services are fully covered. There are no hidden additional fees per submission.

What happens if I miss the deadline for the VATV?

The tax office doesn't understand much fun when it comes to missing the deadline. There is a risk of automatic late charges or, in the worst case, tax estimates. Integral completely relieves you of this risk: We automatically monitor all legal deadlines and apply for a long-term extension for your company right from the start, which gives you one month more time per month.

Does my holding company need an advance sales tax return?

As a rule, no. Pure asset or investment holding companies do not generate operating sales and therefore usually do not have to file ongoing sales tax returns. Integral manages holding structures efficiently and digitally, but the monthly VAT is primarily relevant for your operating subsidiaries (GmbH/UG).

How often does the advance return for VAT have to be made when starting a new company?

After setting up a new GmbH or UG, the tax office determines the tax cycle. In practice, the tax authorities almost always require a monthly fee by the 10th day of the following month for new operational start-ups. As soon as your company is established and the tax burden remains stable, the tax office can change the rhythm to a quarterly tax.

Bookkeeping and taxes, reimagined. With Integral.

Over 600 entrepreneurs already rely on Integral for bookkeeping, payroll or taxes.

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