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Online Course: Basics of Accounting, Bookkeeping & Taxes for Founders in Germany
December 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
25€
Online Course: Basics of Accounting, Bookkeeping & Taxes for Founders in Germany
Date: Sunday, 21st December
Time: 06:00 PM (CET)
Duration: ~120 minutes including detailed Q&A
Price: 25 €
Language: Urdu / Hindi (simple & practical)
Format: Live Online (Google Meet)
Moderator: Sharique Javaid – Expat Launch Germany
Expert Speaker: Rana Waqar Ahmad – Tax Consultant (VATAX Consultancy, Hannover)
Target Audience
- Aspiring founders in Germany
- Freelancers & self-employed professionals
- UG / GmbH owners
- New business owners hiring their first employee
- Anyone confused about German accounting & taxes
No prior accounting or tax knowledge required.
What You Will Learn (Clear Outcomes)
By the end of this webinar, participants will understand:
- What bookkeeping is (and what it is NOT)
- What founders must do themselves vs. what a tax advisor does
- How to organize invoices, bank statements & receipts correctly
- How payroll works when you hire employees
- Which tax declarations are mandatory in Germany
- How to avoid expensive mistakes with Finanzamt
- How good preparation reduces Steuerberater costs
Webinar Agenda (90 Minutes)
1️⃣ Welcome & Context (10 min) – Moderator: Sharique Javaid
- Why most founders struggle with accounting & taxes
- Typical mistakes new founders make in Germany
- How proper bookkeeping saves money, stress & penalties
- Introduction of expert speaker
2️⃣ Accounting & Bookkeeping Basics (25 min) – Rana Waqar Ahmad
- Difference between:
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
- Tax declaration
- What is vorbereitende Buchhaltung
- What documents must be kept:
- Invoices
- Expenses
- Bank statements
- Digital vs. paper bookkeeping
- Monthly vs. yearly obligations
3️⃣ Payroll Basics for Founders (15 min) – Rana Waqar Ahmad
- When do you need payroll?
- Employee vs. Minijob vs. Freelancer
- What payroll includes:
- Salary
- Taxes
- Social contributions
- Typical payroll mistakes by startups
- What data founders must prepare monthly
4️⃣ Taxes in Germany – What Founders MUST Know (20 min)
- Overview of key taxes:
- Income Tax
- Corporate Tax
- Trade Tax
- VAT
- Who needs VAT and who doesn’t
- Tax declarations timeline (monthly / quarterly / yearly)
- How Finanzamt looks at small vs. growing businesses
5️⃣ How Founders Can Reduce Tax Advisor Costs (10 min)
- Why preparation matters
- How structured bookkeeping reduces StBVV fees
- Common cost traps (especially e-commerce & restaurants)
- Best practices for working with a Steuerberater
6️⃣ Live Q&A (10–15 min)
- Real questions from participants
- Practical answers, no theory
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