Welcome to Cove

Bookkeeping & VAT in Berlin, built for growing businesses

Ongoing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and monthly financial reports, structured, digital, and designed to support smarter business decisions.

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Why Cove

Scale into the future with financial clarity that actually moves your business forward.

When your books are always current and your numbers tell a clear story, you stop reacting and start making better decisions. We handle the ongoing bookkeeping workflows digitally so your financial data works as a growth tool, not a bottleneck.

What holds businesses back

When bookkeeping gets squeezed into the gaps between client calls and product decisions, financial data falls weeks behind reality. You end up making important business choices based on outdated figures, and that costs more than just time.

Our approach

We structure your bookkeeping around digital workflows that keep everything current. Documents are processed as they come in, entries stay up to date, and your reports are ready when you need them, not three weeks later.

What we handle

We take care of your ongoing financial bookkeeping, prepare and submit your VAT returns on time, and deliver monthly management reports. You get a clear, current view of your numbers without managing the process yourself.

What this means for you

With your bookkeeping running reliably in the background, you have the financial clarity to identify opportunities, plan investments, and lead your business with confidence.

Financial Bookkeeping

Ongoing bookkeeping that never falls behind

We manage your ongoing financial bookkeeping digitally and with structured workflows. You share your documents, and we handle the processing, keeping your books current month after month.

Ongoing financial bookkeeping managed digitally
Structured document processing and categorization
Clear, traceable entries at every step

A business owner reviewing up-to-date financial bookkeeping on a laptop, with documents processed digitally and entries organized clearly by Cove.

A clean digital dashboard showing VAT return data prepared from live bookkeeping records, with deadlines tracked and managed by Cove's tax advisory team.

VAT returns filed on time, every time

We prepare your VAT return directly from your live bookkeeping data and manage submission deadlines so nothing slips through the cracks.

VAT returns prepared from current bookkeeping records
Deadlines tracked and managed on your behalf
Reduced administrative load for your team

Monthly Reports & BWA

Monthly figures that drive better decisions

A BWA is only useful when the underlying bookkeeping is current. Because we keep your books up to date throughout the month, your monthly reports reflect what is actually happening in your business, giving you a real basis for decision-making.

Monthly BWA and management reports delivered regularly
Up-to-date view of your business performance
A solid foundation for planning and growth decisions

A monthly BWA report displayed on screen showing current business performance figures, generated from up-to-date bookkeeping data managed by Cove.

A business professional submitting documents digitally through a streamlined workflow, with Cove managing the processing and bookkeeping remotely without paper or manual handoffs.

Digital Workflows

Bookkeeping that fits into how you already work

No paper folders, no manual handoffs, no chasing documents. We use digital processes throughout so collaboration stays simple and your bookkeeping moves in step with your business.

Digital document submission and processing
Defined workflows for smooth ongoing collaboration
Less manual admin, more time for what matters

Responsible Tax Office for Companies in Berlin

For all tax administration matters – such as filing tax returns, complying with deadlines, or applying for extensions – your local tax office is your primary contact. Depending on your exact district or headquarters in Berlin, a specific tax office (such as the Berlin Mitte/Tiergarten Tax Office) will be responsible for your business.

Finanzamt Mitte/Tiergarten

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

What our clients say

With Cove, we finally have complete clarity over our finances—what we pay for and why. Everything is digital, transparent, and significantly more efficient than with traditional firms.

Klaus Wegener

CEO @35up

We used to wait weeks for answers. With Cove, everything runs digitally and proactively—they get in touch before deadlines approach. Finally, a tax advisor who thinks ahead.

Dr. Emil Kendziorra

CEO @Tomorrow Biostasis

We now save 10+ hours per month that used to be wasted on searching for receipts and email ping-pong. And when we have questions, we get answers that we actually understand.

Daniel Atanasovski

CEO @Coding Partners

FAQ

Answers to your questions

Frequently asked questions about working with Cove.

How does the collaboration with Cove work?

Cove handles your ongoing financial bookkeeping, processes the documents you share with us, prepares your monthly BWA, and takes care of your VAT returns. Everything runs digitally, so whether your business is based in Berlin's startup scene, a creative studio in Mitte, or an e-commerce operation scaling across markets, you don't need to be in the same room as us to get great service.

Do I need to be physically present in Berlin to work with Cove?

Not at all. Our entire bookkeeping and VAT process runs digitally. You share documents through our digital workflow, and we handle everything from there, no in-person meetings required.

Will I receive a monthly BWA?

Yes. You receive a monthly BWA along with relevant financial reports so you always have a current, accurate picture of how your business is performing economically.

Do I need to sort or label my documents before sending them?

No. Simply share your documents digitally with us. We take care of the processing, categorization, and allocation as part of your ongoing bookkeeping service.

Is this bookkeeping service suitable for a business that is actively growing?

Yes. Our digital workflows are built to scale with your business. As your transaction volume increases, the structure adapts, without adding complexity on your end.

How does COVE work?