ELSTER
From bookkeeping to ELSTER filing
Kontelio prepares your returns from your bookkeeping, checks them with the official ELSTER software and files them directly.
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These returns you file directly
On the Business and Pro plans:
- Anlage EÜR
- Advance VAT return (Umsatzsteuer-Voranmeldung)
- Annual VAT return (Umsatzsteuer-Jahreserklärung)
- EC sales list (Zusammenfassende Meldung, ZM)
- Trade tax return (Gewerbesteuererklärung)
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Checked beforehand
Before sending, Kontelio checks the data with ERiC, the official ELSTER interface. You see errors before anything reaches the tax office (Finanzamt).
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With your certificate
You file with your own ELSTER certificate and your PIN. The transmission log is stored.
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Deadlines in view
Kontelio shows you which return is due when.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an ELSTER certificate?
Yes. For direct filing you need an ELSTER certificate (certificate file) from your ELSTER account and the matching PIN.
Is direct filing included in the Start plan?
No. Preparing the ELSTER figures and filing directly with ELSTER are included in the Business and Pro plans.
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Kontelio helps you prepare your bookkeeping and tax returns. The content is general information, not tax advice.