030 555 721 370
anfrage@guhr-steuerberatung.de
Auerstr. 14, 10249 Berlin
Fees & Pricing
Transparency, before the fee is set.
Tax advisory is an investment – not a black box. Before any engagement, we show you exactly which services are included, how the fee is calculated and where we have flexibility.
Our principles
Four promises we make to you.
Many of our clients have been with us since our early years. That only works when both sides understand what they pay for.
- 01
No hidden costs
Every service is agreed in writing before we start. If it isn't in the quote, it isn't on the invoice – no exceptions.
- 02
Predictable monthly fee
Instead of unpredictable annual invoices, we offer fixed monthly fees that you can plan like any other fixed cost.
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Within the legal framework
As tax advisors, we are bound by the German Tax Advisor Remuneration Ordinance (StBVV). It keeps fees comprehensible and fair.
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Fees = value
On average, our clients save several times the fee in taxes, time and avoided mistakes. If that doesn't happen, we talk – not after 12 months.
Three fee models
The right model for your setup.
We combine the three fee models individually – depending on how you'd like to work with us.
- Recommended
Monthly fixed fee
A fixed monthly fee covers bookkeeping, ongoing advisory, annual accounts and tax returns. Maximum predictability, one invoice per month.
- Bookkeeping & payroll
- Ongoing advisory included
- Annual accounts & returns (pro rata)
- Reply within 24 h
- Standard
Fees per StBVV
The German Tax Advisor Remuneration Ordinance defines value-based and time-based fees for standard services. The classic model for one-off engagements such as tax returns or year-end accounts.
- Statutory framework
- Based on value & effort
- Ideal for single engagements
- Fully deductible as a business expense
- Special
Project or hourly fee
For advisory projects, structuring, holding setup or tax audits we agree fixed prices or hourly rates – always with a budget cap and status updates.
- Fixed price or hourly rate
- Budget cap agreed upfront
- Status updates from 80% spend
- For special mandates & projects
Pricing ranges
What does GUHR cost for your situation?
These values are indicative figures from our current client base, not fixed prices. The individual fee depends on document volume, complexity and advisory intensity.
- Freelancers & sole traders (cash basis)from €160 / month
Bookkeeping & tax advisory
Simplified P&L, VAT returns, income tax return and ongoing advisory – as a fixed monthly fee. Entry-level engagements typically range from €160–200 / month.
- Simplified P&L (cash basis)
- Monthly or quarterly VAT returns
- Income & VAT returns
- Annual strategy meeting
- GmbH & accrual-basis entitiesfrom €350 / month
Financial accounting, balance sheet & advisory
Full support for accrual-basis companies including annual accounts, corporate and trade tax. Payroll is billed separately at €30 per employee and month.
- Financial accounting from €350 / month
- Annual accounts & e-balance
- Payroll: €30 / employee / month
- Ongoing advisory for MD & shareholders
- Holding & complex structuresfrom €700 / month
Holdings, multi-tier structures, international matters
Multiple entities, participations, international issues, M&A initiatives or tax structuring – with a dedicated advisor team.
- Multiple sets of books
- Intercompany & cash pooling
- International tax law / treaties
- Tax structuring & holding topics
- Income tax (add-on engagement)from €500 / return
Income tax return
We prepare income tax returns exclusively as an add-on to an ongoing engagement – alongside annual accounts, VAT or payroll.
- Income tax return
- Rental income & real estate
- Capital gains & crypto
- Inheritance & gift tax
All prices are net, plus VAT. After the initial call, you receive a written, indicative offer within 48 hours.
How your fee is calculated
Four factors determine your price.
We calculate transparently. These four factors decide where your individual fee sits within the range.
- 01
Document volume
Number of incoming and outgoing invoices, bank transactions and cash receipts per month.
- 02
Complexity
Industry, international setup, legal form, headcount, special topics like crypto or real estate.
- 03
Advisory intensity
How closely we work with you: monthly calls, CFO service, sparring on structuring questions.
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Level of digitisation
Fully digital engagements are more affordable. We help you get there quickly with DATEV Unternehmen Online.
Included in the fixed fee
What you get at no extra cost.
With fixed-fee mandates, these services are included without a separate invoice – not every firm does this.
- Initial call (30–60 min) – free of charge
- Written, indicative offer before engagement
- DATEV Unternehmen Online & app access
- Reply within 24 h (Mon–Fri)
- Annual strategy update
- Handover communication with previous advisor
- Onboarding support for the first 60 days
- Proactive alerts on relevant legal changes
These services are billed separately:
- Tax audits & tax proceedings
- M&A, transaction and holding advisory
- Expert opinions and statements
- Appeals & objections
- Voluntary disclosures
- International structuring topics
Frequent questions
What clients often want to know.
What does a tax advisor at GUHR cost in concrete terms?
It depends on your setup. Freelancers with cash-basis accounting start around €160 / month as a fixed fee (typical entry range €160–200), accrual-basis companies such as a GmbH around €350 plus €30 per employee and month for payroll, complex holding structures from approximately €700. After a 30-minute initial call you receive a written, indicative offer – free of charge.
How is the fee calculated?
We work within the German Tax Advisor Remuneration Ordinance (StBVV). The fee derives from the value (e.g. revenue, balance sheet total, income), the effort and the complexity of the work. For ongoing mandates we typically agree a fixed monthly fee that bundles these factors.
Is the initial call really free?
Yes. We spend 30 to 60 minutes understanding your situation and assessing honestly whether we are a good fit. You then receive a written offer.
Can I deduct tax advisor fees?
Fees connected to your business or professional activity are fully deductible as business expenses or income-related expenses. Parts of private tax returns are also deductible – we show you where.
What does switching to GUHR cost?
The switch itself is free of charge. We handle the communication with your previous advisor, the document handover and the digital onboarding. Fees only start once the ongoing engagement begins.
What if I don't agree with the fee?
Talk to us. If effort and fee don't match, we find a solution together – whether that means adjusting the scope, the model or the fee itself. We want long-term mandates, not quick invoices.
Next step
Let's talk about your setup.
In a 30-minute initial call we understand your situation, explain the right models and send you a written, indicative offer within 48 hours.