Germany Corporate & Trade Tax Compliance
Corporate income tax, solidarity surcharge and municipal trade tax
- 1CloseGerman GAAP accounts prepared.
- 2FileTax returns via Steuerberater.
- 3PublishAccounts published.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About Germany Corporate & Trade Tax Compliance
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
German corporations pay corporate income tax at 15% plus a 5.5% solidarity surcharge on that tax, and municipal trade tax whose rate depends on the municipality's multiplier, giving a combined burden of roughly 30%. Annual corporate tax, trade tax and VAT returns are prepared by a Steuerberater, and financial statements are published in the company register.
Indian subsidiaries in Germany are usually service providers to the group, priced on a cost-plus basis; documentation must satisfy both German and Indian transfer pricing rules.
We coordinate the German filings with partner Steuerberater and keep the Indian side aligned.
| Corporate tax | 15% + 5.5% solidarity surcharge |
|---|---|
| Trade tax | Depends on municipal multiplier |
| Combined | Roughly 30% |
| Publication | Financial statements in the company register |
Work that the law requires a German Steuerberater to sign or represent is delivered through Indus Tax's partner professionals; our team prepares the records, coordinates the filing and stays your single point of contact.
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- German GmbHs and UGs
- German subsidiaries of Indian groups
- Companies with German permanent establishments
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Coordination with Steuerberater
- Transfer pricing alignment
- Annual compliance calendar
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
German GAAP accounts prepared.
Tax returns via Steuerberater.
Accounts published.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Work that legally needs a German Steuerberater is signed by a partner professional; we coordinate it end to end.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
Indus Tax is a private professional services firm and is not affiliated with any government authority. Rules and fees change — we confirm current positions before filing.
