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Papierkram

German-built, all-in-one cloud accounting for freelancers and small businesses with automated tax compliance.

  • Data: EU
  • GDPR-native
  • EU-owned
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Papierkram is a German cloud-based accounting platform designed for freelancers and small businesses, offering automated invoicing, time tracking, project management, and compliance document generation (EÜR, UStVA). The platform is developed, hosted, and operated entirely in Germany with GDPR-native compliance and TÜViT-certified data centers.

Papierkram is a German cloud-based accounting platform designed for freelancers and small businesses, offering automated invoicing, time tracking, project management, and compliance document generation (EÜR, UStVA). The platform is developed, hosted, and operated entirely in Germany with GDPR-native compliance and TÜViT-certified data centers.

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Highlights

  • ✓All-in-one platform integrating invoicing, time tracking, project management, and automated German tax document generation (EÜR, UStVA) in one tool
  • ✓Data hosted exclusively in German TÜViT-certified data centers (Frankfurt and Falkenstein) with 10-year data guarantee and GDPR-native compliance
  • ✓GoBD-certified accounting software with E-Invoice support and direct Elster tax portal XML export for seamless German tax filing
  • ✓100% owner-managed independent company emphasizing transparent data protection and user privacy over venture capital growth
Data location
EU
Pricing
Freemium
EU-owned
Yes
Self-hostable
No

Good for

  • Freelance photographers, designers, and web developers managing invoices, project hours, and VAT returns without hiring accountants
  • German trades and handcraft businesses automating receipt archiving and generating compliant income statements automatically each quarter
  • Coaching and consulting practitioners consolidating client quotes, time tracking, and profitability reports across multiple projects in one interface

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Frequently asked questions

Is Papierkram EU-owned and GDPR-native?
Papierkram — European-owned: Yes; GDPR-native: Yes; self-hostable: No; data stored in: EU.
How much does Papierkram cost?
Pricing model: Freemium. Check Papierkram's own site for current plans and numbers.
What are European alternatives to Papierkram?
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