Have you seen them? They’re popping up everywhere right now, tucked between Kiez life, winter grey, and New Year’s resolutions: Accountable posters. Take Warschauer Brücke, with slogans like “Happy New Year to self-employment” or “Tax detox”. Big ideas for the new year meet head-on with a to-do many people would rather postpone. That’s no coincidence in a city where an especially large number of self-employed creatives, designers, and freelancers work. Going solo promises freedom, plenty of opportunities for self-fulfillment, and even a bit of fun. But then there’s the question of finances. For many, everything to do with financial planning, admin, taxes, and the rest isn’t exactly easy. Fortunately, there’s a modern solution. The team at Accountable has taken on this very issue and bundled everything into one app. Banking, bookkeeping, and taxes all in one place. After all, you want to write invoices, scan receipts, and make payments directly. Ideally, via real-time transfers from a business account with a German IBAN. A virtual debit card for Apple Pay and Google Pay is included, too.

And if things are going well, you’ll want to keep an eye on your taxes. You have to. Automatic tax reserves: done. Bookkeeping runs in the background and stays GoBD-compliant. Receipts are practically recognized on their own, and incoming payments too. When it’s time to get serious. Submit income tax, VAT, or trade tax directly in the Accountable app, complete with real-time calculations, deadline reminders, and AI tax support. Yes, these are exactly the topics people love to procrastinate. But since apps often promise a lot, and you might be promising yourself a lot too, the best move is to try it first. Test Accountable for six months, then see where you stand with your business plan and milestones.

Text: Massimo Hartmann / Photos: Accountable, Shvetsa

For more information, visit Accountable and use the code “6MONTHSBERLIN” to get a free six-month trial.

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