Welcome to Cove

Bookkeeping & VAT for Startups in Dortmund, Built to Scale With You

Ongoing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and monthly financial reports, fully digital and structured for startups that are moving fast.

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Why Cove

Financial figures you can rely on, without the admin overhead pulling you off course.

Every transaction, every invoice, every VAT deadline adds up quickly when you're building something. We keep your bookkeeping accurate and current so your numbers are a solid foundation for decisions, not a source of uncertainty.

What slows startups down

When receipts pile up and bookkeeping falls weeks behind the actual business, financial decisions get made on guesswork. In growth phases, that gap between your books and reality is the last thing you need.

How we approach it

We set up your financial bookkeeping digitally from day one, with structured processes that hold up as your transaction volume, team, and complexity increase. No scrambling at month-end.

What we take off your plate

We handle your ongoing bookkeeping entries, VAT advance returns (UStVA), and regular financial reports. You get current figures without having to build or manage a finance operation yourself.

What we aim for

Your bookkeeping should give you clarity and control at every stage, not become a bottleneck when things are moving quickly.

Financial Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping that keeps pace with your startup

We take over your ongoing financial bookkeeping digitally, so your numbers stay accurate even as your business accelerates.

Ongoing financial bookkeeping, fully digital
Structured processing of all incoming documents and receipts
Scalable workflows built for growing startups

A digital bookkeeping dashboard showing organized financial records and receipt processing for a growing startup, illustrating scalable accounting workflows.

A calendar and VAT filing interface showing timely submission of VAT advance returns for a startup, with deadlines tracked and bookkeeping data linked.

VAT advance returns filed on time, every time

Based on your up-to-date bookkeeping data, we prepare and submit your VAT advance returns (UStVA) and keep all relevant deadlines on track.

UStVA prepared from current, reconciled bookkeeping data
Deadlines tracked and managed systematically
Less compliance admin for your founding team

BWA & Reporting

Current numbers that actually support your decisions

When you're scaling, a monthly report that lags six weeks behind is nearly useless. We keep your books current so your BWA reflects where your business actually stands right now.

Monthly BWA and relevant financial reports
Up-to-date view of revenue, costs, and business development
A reliable basis for operational and strategic decisions

A monthly business performance report (BWA) displayed on a laptop screen, showing current revenue and cost figures for a startup making data-driven decisions.

A startup team using a digital document portal to submit receipts and invoices, with automated bookkeeping workflows running in the background.

Digital Processes

Finance admin that runs in the background, not in your way

Documents and bookkeeping workflows run digitally, so your team spends minimal time on manual finance tasks and maximum time on what actually moves the needle.

Digital document submission and receipt handling
Clear, repeatable processes for ongoing collaboration
Minimal manual effort required from your side

Responsible Tax Office for Startup in Dortmund

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 Dortmund, a specific tax office (such as the Dortmund Tax Office) will be responsible for your business.

Finanzamt Dortmund

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?

We handle your complete ongoing financial bookkeeping in Dortmund and remotely, processing documents, recording transactions, preparing your VAT advance returns, and delivering monthly reports. Whether you're based in Dortmund's growing tech scene, running an e-commerce operation, or building a B2B software product, your books stay current while you stay focused on the business.

Is Cove a good fit for startups that are scaling quickly?

Yes. Our digital workflows are built to handle increasing document volumes, more complex transaction structures, and growing team sizes, without requiring you to overhaul the setup every few months.

Will I receive regular financial reports?

Yes. You receive a monthly BWA and relevant financial reports so you always have a clear, current picture of your startup's financial position, not just a snapshot from last quarter.

Does my team need to sort or categorize receipts before sending them?

No. You submit documents digitally, and we take care of the processing, categorization, and correct allocation to the right accounts.

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

Not at all. Our collaboration is fully digital, so it doesn't matter whether you're in Dortmund, working remotely, or operating across multiple locations. Everything runs through structured digital processes.

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