Freelance Budget for
Germany
Pre-configured with everything German freelancers actually deal with: VAT, social charges, legal types, deadlines and mileage. Set up in minutes, never worry about the details.
Legal company types supported
Every type comes with its default social rate, VAT subjection and tax treatment — adjustable per entity if your situation differs.
Freiberufler
19%defaultSelf-employed professional (Freiberufler). Income tax + voluntary social insurance.
GmbH
21%defaultLimited liability company. Corporate income tax (Körperschaftsteuer) + trade tax.
Rates shown are defaults. You can override them per entity — handy if you have an exemption, a special scheme, or a startup allowance.
VAT regimes & rates
All applicable rates and regimes are configured. Switch between them in one click as your activity grows.
VAT rate
Regimes supported
- Monthly10th of M+1 (next business day) · Accrual basis
- QuarterlyDefault10th of M+1 (next business day) · Accrual basis
Social charges schedule
Quarterly and annual payment months are pre-configured. Your treasury projection knows exactly when money goes out.
Quarterly payments
Annual payment
Local agencies
Frequently asked questions
Does Freelance Budget handle German Umsatzsteuer (VAT)?
Yes. Monthly and quarterly regimes are pre-configured with the 10th of M+1 as the filing deadline (shifting to the next business day if needed), on an accrual basis.
Freiberufler or GmbH?
Both are supported. Freiberufler (self-employed professional) is the default for most independent freelancers — lower charges, simpler tax. GmbH (limited company) has higher social charges and corporate tax, but limited liability.
Are German public holidays handled?
Yes. All 9 federal holidays are pre-configured so the working-days calculation for missions and treasury projections is accurate.
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