Tax return for
Companies and founders
Are you looking for an easy way to file your corporate tax returns? As a founder or entrepreneur, you are required to file tax returns regularly.
The technical platform is operated by Integral Services GmbH. All reserved tasks (Vorbehaltsaufgaben) are performed by Integral Tax GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft.
What is a tax return for companies?
The corporate tax return is legally mandatory and reflects a company's tax burden, including sales tax, corporation tax and business tax. It is based on accounting and annual financial statements, which must be submitted correctly and on time to the tax office.
With our platform and partner tax advisors, preparing and submitting your corporate tax return is digital, easy and transparent.
Mandatory for companies
In Germany, companies — whether UG, GmbH or sole proprietorship — must file tax returns as soon as taxable income is accrued. Depending on the legal form, this includes income or corporation tax as well as commercial and sales tax.
Tax types
These include income tax (partnerships), corporation tax (corporations), sales tax and business tax. Depending on the case, capital gains tax or solidarity surcharge may also be relevant.
Regulatory compliance
The corporate tax return must comply with the requirements of the Commercial Code (HGB) and the Tax Code (AO). In addition, accounting and annual financial statements must comply with the principles of proper accounting (GoB), in particular when using digital systems.
Constituents a tax
return for companies
The components of the corporate tax return depend on the type of company and tax liability. Our partner tax advisors ensure that these are prepared correctly and in a timely manner.
Recording of input tax and sales tax, monthly or yearly.
For GmbHs/UGs, based on the annual financial statements.
Mandatory for all traders, based on business income.
For sole proprietors or partnerships, including operating expenses.
Evidence of deductions, such as investments or operating costs.
Important
information and
updates for your tax return
The legal requirements relating to corporate tax returns, such as deadlines, tax rates and digital requirements, change regularly. However, our partner tax advisors will proactively keep you informed and ensure that your return always remains legally compliant.
Electronic filing
Since 2025, corporate tax returns must be submitted electronically via ELSTER. With Integral, delivery is seamless and completely digital.
VAT -Amendment
Changes in sales tax rates, for example in industries such as catering, can affect your tax return. Our partner tax advisors will always keep you informed about current developments.
Digitalization obligation
GoBD-compliant bookkeeping is mandatory for companies subject to accounting requirements. With Integral, you meet the requirements efficiently and completely digitally.
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.
The process is automated and supported by partner tax advisors. This saves time and ensures compliance.
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 2 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.
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.
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.
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.
Benefits of submitting a tax return with a tax advisor
General Benefits
Experts check receipts and tax data to avoid back payments.
Compliance with HGB, AO and GoBD for legally secure documents.
You focus on your business while we handle the tax return.
Identification of deduction options, such as operating expenses or investments.
More benefits with Integral
You can easily upload receipts online and see the processing status of your tax return in real time at any time.
Keep an eye on deadlines and processing status: The intuitive dashboard of the Integral platform shows you all important deadlines and the status of your financial reports at a glance.
Direct communication with your partner tax advisor via the platform. Ask questions or clarify details immediately via our secure, user-friendly interface, without on-site appointments.
Data integration
Connect your accounting software or upload receipts to the Integral platform.
Review & Preparation
Our tax team reviews documents and prepare the tax return (e.g. GmbH tax return).
Voting & Submission
You get insights into the designs and answer questions directly via the platform. We will submit your tax return on time.
Deadlines for corporate tax returns
The deadline for filing corporate tax returns depends on the legal form and type of tax.
As a general rule, returns are due until 31 July of the following year without tax advice, and until the end of February of the year after that with tax advice.
Our partner tax advisers and the Integral platform will help you to reliably meet all deadlines.
Advance sales tax return
Monthly or quarterly, depending on turnover, until the 10th of the following month. The annual sales tax return is due by July 31 of the following year (with tax advisor: February 28 of the year after next).
Corporate income tax/
Business tax
For limited liability companies and UGs until July 31 of the following year. By hiring a tax advisor, the deadline is extended to February 28 of the year after next.
Income tax
For sole traders, by 31 July of the following year. With tax advisors, the deadline is extended to February 28 of the year after next.
Late payment surcharges: In the event of late payment, 1% of the arrears tax amount is due per month.
Late surcharges: In the event of late submission, the tax office may set a surcharge of up to €25,000, depending on the type and length of the delay.
3 tips for entrepreneurs and the tax return
Collect receipts for operating expenses and investments early on. This allows you to make optimal use of deductions such as depreciation or special expenses.
Depending on the legal form, there are different types of tax:
Sole proprietorships pay income tax, GmbH/UG corporation tax. Business tax affects commercial companies.
Pay attention to the deadlines: July 31 (without advice) or the end of February of the year after next (with tax advisor). In this way, you can avoid late or late charges.
What our customers say
Everything you need to know about
tax returns for businesses
It depends on your type of company: GmbHS/UGs file corporate and business tax returns, individual entrepreneurs an income tax return.
Yes, possible for small businesses (e.g. EUER), but a tax advisor minimizes errors and optimizes deductions, especially for limited liability companies.
Until July 31 of the following year, with tax advisor until February 28 of the year after next. Sales tax monthly/quarterly.
With Integral via our partner tax advisors, digitally and nationwide.
The income tax return is relevant for individual entrepreneurs, while corporations file corporate and business tax returns.
