Welcome to Cove

Bookkeeping & VAT for Startups in Duisburg, So You Can Focus on What Matters

Ongoing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and monthly financial reports, handled digitally, so your team gets time back instead of spending it on admin.

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Why Cove

Less admin on your plate. More clarity where it counts.

Running a startup means every hour matters. When bookkeeping piles up alongside product decisions and customer conversations, it quietly drains the energy you need for real growth. We take the financial admin off your hands, so your numbers stay current and your head stays clear.

What eats your time

Chasing receipts, logging transactions, and trying to make sense of outdated figures, bookkeeping done on the side becomes a slow drain on your team's focus. When your financials lag behind reality, decisions get harder and deadlines get riskier.

How we work

We set up your bookkeeping digitally from day one, with structured processes that handle increasing document volumes without creating new bottlenecks for your team. Everything runs in the background, organised, up to date, and out of your way.

What we take care of

We handle your ongoing financial bookkeeping, process your documents, file your VAT returns on time, and deliver monthly management reports. You get a clear picture of your finances without building or managing the process yourself.

Our goal

Your bookkeeping should give you peace of mind and a reliable view of your numbers at any point, not become another task competing for your attention.

Financial Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping that keeps up with your startup, not the other way around

We manage your ongoing financial bookkeeping fully digitally, so your records stay accurate and current even as your transaction volume grows.

Ongoing financial bookkeeping, digitally organised
Structured processing of all your incoming documents
Scalable processes built for growing startups

A startup founder reviewing up-to-date financial bookkeeping records on a laptop, with documents processed and organised digitally by Cove.

A clean digital dashboard showing a completed VAT return filed on time, with deadlines managed by Cove based on live bookkeeping data.

VAT filings handled on time, without the follow-up pressure

Based on your live bookkeeping data, we prepare and file your VAT returns and keep track of all relevant deadlines, so nothing slips through.

VAT returns prepared from current bookkeeping data
Deadlines tracked and managed proactively
Less compliance admin for your founding team

BWA & Reporting

Monthly figures that actually reflect where your business stands

When your bookkeeping is current, your reports mean something. We deliver regular management accounts so you can see your revenue, costs, and trajectory without waiting weeks for an update.

Monthly BWA and relevant financial reports
Up-to-date view of your startup's financial position
A solid basis for operational and strategic decisions

A startup team reviewing a monthly BWA report on a screen, with clear financial figures showing revenue and cost trends provided by Cove.

A founder uploading documents digitally through a streamlined process, with Cove handling all further bookkeeping steps automatically in the background.

Digital Processes

Finance admin that runs itself, so your team doesn't have to

Document submission and bookkeeping workflows are fully digital, removing the manual back-and-forth that normally pulls your team away from core work.

Digital document submission, no paper, no chasing
Clear, repeatable workflows for ongoing collaboration
Minimal manual effort required from your side

Responsible Tax Office for Startup in Duisburg

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

Finanzamt Duisburg

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 works with startups fully remotely, no in-person visits required. Whether you're based in Duisburg's growing tech and logistics scene or anywhere else, our entire collaboration runs digitally. You submit documents online, we handle the bookkeeping, and you stay informed through regular reports and direct communication.

Is Cove a good fit for a startup that's scaling fast?

Yes. Our digital processes are built to handle growing document volumes and increasing transaction complexity, so your bookkeeping doesn't become a bottleneck when your business accelerates.

Will I receive regular financial reports?

Yes. You'll receive a monthly BWA along with relevant financial reports, giving you a reliable and current view of your startup's performance without having to ask for it.

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

No. You submit your documents digitally and we take care of processing, categorising, and posting them correctly, your team's job is simply to share them.

Do I need to be a new business to work with Cove, or can I switch from my current setup?

You can switch at any stage. We start with a conversation about where your bookkeeping currently stands and then manage a smooth handover into our ongoing service.

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