Willkommen bei Cove

Smart Tax Advisor Cologne for Companies

Buchhaltung, Steuererklärungen und Lohnabrechnung, digital, transparent, proaktiv.

Warum Cove

Steer Your Finances Forward with Cove

Freelancers, local businesses, agencies, and GmbHs in Cologne need tax advice that keeps pace with them. We combine sharp digital processes with real advisory expertise so you can focus on growing your business.

The problem we noticed

Most traditional firms react only when something goes wrong. Businesses wait weeks for annual accounts, miss deadlines, and never get a clear picture of where their money actually stands.

How we do things differently

We optimize your tax position actively, not passively. From converting a UG to a GmbH to handling a GmbH liquidation, our processes are clear, digital, and built around what your company actually needs right now.

Where we are today

We support freelancers, agencies, local businesses, and GmbHs across Germany with experienced tax advisors and structured digital workflows that eliminate the guesswork.

What drives us

We want every founder and business owner to have full control over their numbers so they can make smarter decisions and move their company forward with confidence.

Tax Advisory

Annual Accounts and Tax Returns Done Right

Your Jahresabschluss is more than a legal requirement. For companies in Cologne, it is a strategic tool that shows where you stand and where you can improve. We handle it accurately and on time.

Jahresabschluss preparation and filing including Bundesanzeiger publication
Corporate and trade tax returns for GmbHs, agencies, and local businesses
Proactive advice on reducing your effective tax burden throughout the year

A tax advisor reviewing an annual financial statement for a Cologne-based GmbH. Cove handles Jahresabschluss preparation, corporate tax returns, and Bundesanzeiger filing for local businesses.

An advisor walking a business owner through the process of converting a UG into a GmbH. Cove supports holding structures, profit distributions, and GmbH liquidation from start to finish.

From UG Conversion to GmbH Liquidation

Whether you are converting your UG into a GmbH, setting up a holding structure, or planning a GmbH liquidation, Cove guides you through every step with clear advice and no unnecessary complexity.

UG to GmbH conversion including all registration and filing steps
Holding GmbH setup and Gewinnausschüttung planning
GmbH liquidation support from resolution to final tax clearance

Bookkeeping

Reliable Bookkeeping Without the Back-and-Forth

Good bookkeeping keeps your business running smoothly. We take over your ongoing accounting so you always have clean numbers, accurate VAT filings, and no last-minute surprises.

Monthly bookkeeping and VAT return (UStVA) submission
Monthly BWA and management reports so you know your numbers at any time
Payroll processing for your team handled digitally and on schedule

A business owner reviewing monthly bookkeeping reports on a laptop. Cove provides ongoing accounting, VAT filings, and payroll services for freelancers, agencies, and GmbHs.

Pricing

Transparent Costs, No Hidden Fees

Mandantenstimmen

Was unsere Mandanten sagen

Mit Cove haben wir endlich vollständige Klarheit über unsere Finanzen - wofür wir zahlen und warum. Alles ist digital, transparent und deutlich effizienter als bei traditionellen Kanzleien.

Klaus Wegener

CEO @35up

Früher haben wir Wochen auf Antworten gewartet. Mit Cove läuft alles digital und proaktiv – sie melden sich, bevor Fristen anstehen. Endlich ein Steuerberater, der mitdenkt.

Dr. Emil Kendziorra

CEO @Tomorrow Biostasis

Wir sparen jetzt 10+ Stunden pro Monat, die vorher für Beleg-Suchen und E-Mail-Ping-Pong draufgingen. Und wenn wir Fragen haben, bekommen wir Antworten, die wir auch verstehen.

Daniel Atanasovski

CEO @Coding Partners

FAQ

Antworten auf deine Fragen

Häufige Fragen zur Zusammenarbeit mit Cove.

How does the collaboration with Cove work?

Getting started is straightforward. You share your documents and receipts with us digitally through our client portal. From there, we take care of your ongoing bookkeeping, VAT filings, payroll, annual accounts, and tax returns. If we need a quick clarification on a transaction, we reach out directly. Every month you receive your BWA and financial reports so you always know where your business stands. For companies in Cologne specifically, we also stay on top of any local deadlines and proactively flag tax planning opportunities relevant to your situation.

How can I switch to Cove?

A switch is possible at any time and is fully supported: 1. Non-binding initial consultation: We discuss your requirements and clarify together whether Cove is the right solution for your company in Cologne. 2. Offer & contract conclusion: You will receive an individual offer and immediately become our client. 3. Smooth transition: We coordinate contact with your previous firm and handle termination, data transfer, and necessary powers of attorney. 4. Start of support: We begin with ongoing bookkeeping and catch up on open annual financial statements if needed. Your dedicated tax advisor accompanies you from day one.

Do I have a dedicated point of contact?

Yes. You will get a dedicated tax advisor who knows your business and supports you long-term in Cologne. For any questions, you can reach them directly via our platform.

Do you handle all bookkeeping tasks for me?

Yes, the vast majority. We do the booking, generate BWAs, handle payroll, and tax returns. You only need to provide receipts and briefly give context for unclear entries. That's it.

Is my data secure?

Yes. GDPR-compliant, German servers. As tax advisors, we are bound by statutory confidentiality duties.

How does COVE work?