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Tax reports

Easy to declare your taxes

Sorted will guide you through adding your income and expenses and automatically prepare all your tax reports as a freelancer. When the time comes, review and submit them online to the tax office (Finanzamt) with a click.

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Invoicing

Easy to invoice your clients

Create beautiful invoices and avoid issues with the tax office (Finanzamt). Sorted automatically creates personalised and legally correct invoices based on your tax details and your clients information.

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ON-DEMAND Tax Advice

Easy to get help from tax consultants

Need additional tax guidance or reports for your specific case? Your personal tax consultant on Sorted can explain complex tax topics in an easy to understand language, both in English and German.

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Bank connection

Easy to connect your bank account

Connect your bank account to automate your tax reports, know whether your invoices got paid, and get an up-to date overview of the expenses you can deduct.

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Become a freelancer

Want to become a freelancer?

Register with the tax office as a new freelancer and get your tax number online, guided, and in English

Learn more about tax registration

Loved by freelancers

Excellent software!

If you are just starting with accounting or already using Smartsteuer, sevDesk and the like, you will feel at home here.

From my point of view it couldn't be easier, both in terms of interface / design and functionality as well as support.

Colleagues and friends of mine already use Sorted and are surprised by the easy handling and the access to a competent tax advisor (with focus on self-employment, e.g. as freelancer) at very reasonable prices.

Julius King
Web Developer

Easy to organise everything

I'm very satisfied! Sorted helps me not to keep track of my papers. I save my invoices, see which invoices have not yet been paid and don't forget to track my expenses. For me, sorted is a great way to organise my papers.

Stefanie Röher
Founder of LerneDeutsch

Highly recommended

I've been using Sorted for almost a year and I'm very satisfied. It's easy to use, very good prices, good customer support.

Ieva Budiene
Relocation Consultant

Frequently asked questions

Is Sorted for me?

Sorted covers the entire tax needs for the vast majority of the freelancers and self-employed professionals. Check out our FAQ section on does Sorted support my specific case for more information.

How much does Sorted cost?

You can register as a freelancer, invoice your clients, and track your income and expenses for free with Sorted. You will only need to subscribe to one of our paid plans once you submit your first tax report to the tax office. Find out more about our prices here.

How do I prepare my tax reports with Sorted?

Your tax reports are automatically prepared by Sorted based on the income and expenses you enter. The only exception to this is your personal income tax return, which requires a few more details to complete the report, such as your health insurance or pension contributions.

Who submits my tax reports to the tax office (Finanzamt)?

You submit your tax reports electronically to the Finanzamt through Sorted. Sorted is connected directly to the Finanzamt through their official software provider, ELSTER.

How long does it take to submit my tax reports to the tax office (Finanzamt)?

After you submit your tax reports, you will immediately receive a document confirming that the reports have arrived at the Finanzamt. However, it may take a while before the Finanzamt reviews your tax reports and sends you a tax assessment via post.

Do I need to have an ELSTER account to submit my tax reports?

No, you can submit all your tax reports directly from Sorted. No ELSTER account or certificate needed. Sorted takes care of connecting to the Finanzamt through ELSTER.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I try Sorted for free?

Absolutely, you will only need to subscribe to one of our paid plans once you submit your first tax report to the tax office.

How much does it cost to register with the tax office as a freelancer?

Both preparing and submitting the freelance tax registration form is free of charge.

How much does it cost to create invoices on Sorted?

Creating invoices on Sorted is completely free of charge.

Can I cancel my subscription if I no longer need to use Sorted?

Absolutely, you can cancel your quarterly or yearly subscription anytime. We will stop charging you from then onwards, and you will still be able to use Sorted until the end of your subscription period.

Frequently asked questions

How can I meet my tax consultant on Sorted?

After you sign up, to Sorted, we will automatically pair you with your dedicated tax firm. Your dedicated tax firm will support you on-demand, whenever you need additional guidance or reports for your specific case.

What are the prices for tax services?

The prices for tax services are set by the tax firms themselves, so may vary slightly between one tax firm to another. We encourage the tax firms to set their prices according to the market standards. Sign up to Sorted to find out the prices for your dedicated tax firm.

I need to renew my freelancer visa. Can I apply for a profit determination signed by a tax advisor?

Getting a certified net profit determination for Visa extension is a common request on Sorted. All you need to do is record your income and expenses on Sorted and request a certified profit and loss statement from your dedicated tax firm.

Are the tax consultants certified on Sorted?

Every tax firm who offers their services on the Sorted platform has been verified by Sorted. We ensure that they employ certified tax consultants according to the tax advisory act (StBerG).

Can I choose my tax firm on Sorted?

Sorted will automatically pair you with your dedicated tax firm once you sign up. This way we can ensure that your dedicated tax firm is not overbooked and can provide high-quality tax service.

What if I am not satisfied with the service of my tax firm?

If for any reason you believe that you did not get a satisfactory service from your dedicated tax firm, we will offer you to switch to a new tax firm. We will happily refund you if the service was not provided as expected.

Frequently asked questions

How can I meet my tax consultant on Sorted?

After you sign up, to Sorted, we will automatically pair you with your dedicated tax firm. Your dedicated tax firm will support you on-demand, whenever you need additional guidance or reports for your specific case.

What are the prices for tax services?

The prices for tax services are set by the tax firms themselves, so may vary slightly between one tax firm to another. We encourage the tax firms to set their prices according to the market standards. Sign up to Sorted to find out the prices for your dedicated tax firm.

I need to renew my freelancer visa. Can I apply for a profit determination signed by a tax advisor?

Getting a certified net profit determination for Visa extension is a common request on Sorted. All you need to do is record your income and expenses on Sorted and request a certified profit and loss statement from your dedicated tax firm.

Are the tax consultants certified on Sorted?

Every tax firm who offers their services on the Sorted platform has been verified by Sorted. We ensure that they employ certified tax consultants according to the tax advisory act (StBerG).

Can I choose my tax firm on Sorted?

Sorted will automatically pair you with your dedicated tax firm once you sign up. This way we can ensure that your dedicated tax firm is not overbooked and can provide high-quality tax service.

What if I am not satisfied with the service of my tax firm?

If for any reason you believe that you did not get a satisfactory service from your dedicated tax firm, we will offer you to switch to a new tax firm. We will happily refund you if the service was not provided as expected.

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