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sevDesk

German cloud accounting software with automated invoicing, receipt capture, and tax filing for SMEs.

  • Data: EU
  • GDPR-native
  • EU-owned
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sevDesk is a cloud-based accounting and invoicing platform built in Offenburg, Germany, serving over 170,000 users. It combines invoice generation, AI-powered receipt capture, bank integration (4,000+ banks), and automated tax compliance (ELSTER VAT filing) with a focus on German legal requirements.

sevDesk is a cloud-based accounting and invoicing platform built in Offenburg, Germany, serving over 170,000 users. It combines invoice generation, AI-powered receipt capture, bank integration (4,000+ banks), and automated tax compliance (ELSTER VAT filing) with a focus on German legal requirements.

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Highlights

  • ✓AI-powered receipt scanning and automatic bank categorization for hands-free bookkeeping
  • ✓Built-in ELSTER integration for direct VAT filing to German tax authorities
  • ✓E-invoice compliance (ZUGFeRD/XRechnung) automating mandatory B2B requirements
  • ✓TÜV Saarland GDPR-certified with German data centers and full Data Processing Agreements
Data location
EU
Pricing
Freemium
EU-owned
Yes
Self-hostable
No

Good for

  • Freelancers filing VAT returns automatically instead of manually completing ELSTER forms each quarter
  • E-commerce sellers integrating Shopify orders for instant invoice generation and bookkeeping
  • Sole proprietors replacing accountant-dependent receipt management with AI-powered document scanning

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Frequently asked questions

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