Welcome to Cove

Bookkeeping & VAT for Startups in Hanover, Built on Solid Ground

Ongoing bookkeeping, VAT returns, and monthly financial reports, structured, digital, and designed for startups that need their numbers to be right from day one.

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Why Cove

Drive your startup forward, on a foundation of accurate, up-to-date financial data.

Errors in your bookkeeping don't stay hidden for long, they show up in wrong VAT filings, misleading reports, and decisions made on flawed data. We keep your financial records structured and current so your numbers actually reflect reality, not last month's guesswork.

What puts startups at risk

When bookkeeping is handled ad hoc between product sprints and investor calls, small errors compound quickly. A misposted invoice or a missed VAT deadline can create real compliance exposure, especially in the early stages when processes aren't yet locked in.

Our approach

We set up your bookkeeping with clean, consistent processes from the start. Every transaction is categorized carefully, every document is processed in a structured workflow, so your financial data stays accurate even as your business scales.

What we handle

We take care of your ongoing financial bookkeeping, process all incoming documents digitally, file your VAT returns on time, and deliver monthly management reports. You get reliable numbers without needing to build a finance function yourself.

Our goal

Your bookkeeping should be a source of confidence, not a source of risk. We make sure your financial data is always ready to support your next decision, whether that's a funding conversation or a cost review.

Financial Bookkeeping

Bookkeeping that keeps your financial data clean and current

We manage your ongoing financial bookkeeping digitally, ensuring every entry is processed accurately and your records stay up to date, even as transaction volumes grow.

Ongoing financial bookkeeping handled digitally
Structured, consistent document processing
Scalable workflows that hold up as your startup grows

A clean digital bookkeeping workspace showing structured financial records and processed documents for a growing startup, illustrating accurate, up-to-date financial data management.

A digital VAT filing dashboard showing an advance VAT return prepared from current bookkeeping data, with deadline tracking, representing structured, timely VAT compliance for startups.

VAT filings submitted on time, based on accurate data

Your VAT return is only as good as the bookkeeping behind it. We prepare and file your advance VAT return directly from your current financial records, so there are no surprises at submission.

VAT returns prepared from live bookkeeping data
Deadlines tracked and met systematically
Less compliance risk for your founding team

BWA & Reporting

Monthly reports that reflect what's actually happening in your business

A monthly BWA is only useful if the underlying bookkeeping is current. We make sure your management reports are based on complete, accurate data, so you can read your numbers with confidence.

Monthly BWA and financial reports delivered regularly
Reports grounded in up-to-date bookkeeping entries
A clear financial picture to support operational decisions

A monthly BWA management report displayed on a screen, built from accurate and current bookkeeping data, helping a startup founder make informed operational and financial decisions.

A digital document upload interface showing receipts and invoices being submitted seamlessly by a startup team, illustrating how clean digital inputs lead to accurate, low-admin bookkeeping.

Digital Processes

Advance your daily operations, eliminate manual finance admin

Documents flow into our process digitally, and your team doesn't need to sort, chase, or manually organize anything. Clean inputs mean clean books.

Digital document submission with no manual sorting required
Clear handoff processes for ongoing collaboration
Fewer internal touchpoints on routine finance tasks

Responsible Tax Office for Startup in Hanover

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

Finanzamt Hannover

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 ongoing financial bookkeeping, process all documents digitally, file your VAT returns, and prepare monthly management reports, all from Hanover, without you needing to come into an office. Our collaboration is fully digital, so it works wherever your startup operates.

Is Cove a good fit for early-stage startups that don't yet have many transactions?

Yes. We work with startups at various stages. Whether you have ten transactions a month or several hundred, we structure your bookkeeping so it scales with you rather than creating rework later.

How often will I receive financial reports?

You receive a monthly BWA along with relevant financial reports. This gives you a regular, structured view of your revenue, costs, and overall financial development, based on current bookkeeping data, not delayed figures.

Do we need to prepare or categorize documents before sending them to Cove?

No. You submit your documents digitally, receipts, invoices, bank statements, and we handle the processing, categorization, and posting. No manual sorting needed on your side.

Can we switch to Cove if our bookkeeping is already being handled elsewhere?

Yes. We start by reviewing your current bookkeeping setup, identify any gaps or inconsistencies, and then take over the ongoing management with clean, structured processes going forward.

How does COVE work?