Accounting for you as
Detective
Discover a new dimension in accounting with Seewara, customised for you as a Detective with mandatory accounting – without do-it-yourself software and without sole dependence on artificial intelligence.
The good news for you
As a freelancer without a business, you are exempt from the obligation to keep double-entry accounts under the Income Tax Act (EStG), regardless of turnover and profit. The principle of so-called simple bookkeeping applies to you.
Seewara is the best choice for you to have your bookkeeping done by professionals. Find out more about your field of activity and industry here.What you should know
Simple bookkeeping for businesses and the self-employed
Do you understand your accounting requirements? With Seewara, we offer a simple, transparent solution for businesses and the self-employed who want to keep track of their finances.
Who counts as a commercial enterprise?
Commercial enterprises include all companies that do not fall under the category of freelancers according to §18 EStG. This includes, for example, all commercial activities that are not exempt from the accounting obligation by law. Typical commercial enterprises are, for example, trading companies, craft businesses or limited liability companies (e.g. GmbH) that are either voluntarily or legally entered in the commercial register.
Limits for simple bookkeeping
Certain limits apply to commercial enterprises that are not required to keep accounts:
- Turnover limit: 800,000 euros
- Profit limit: 80,000 euros
If your business does not exceed these limits, you can use the simplified income statement (EÜR) instead of complex double-entry bookkeeping.
Self-employed persons according to Section 18 EStG
Self-employed persons who work in one of the catalogue professions are also affected by special regulations. The catalogue professions include, among others:
- Artistic activities
- Scientific activities
- Teaching and writing activities
- Educational activities
These professions are mentioned in the exhaustive list of §18 EStG and are considered to be self-employed regardless of the level of income.
Less bureaucracy, more freedom
Whether you are a tradesperson or self-employed – with our simple accounting solution, you can keep track of everything and save yourself unnecessary bureaucracy. Get in touch with us to customise your bookkeeping to your needs!
What do you actually do as a Detective?
A detective is a person who professionally conducts investigations to gather information, often in cases involving personal, business or legal matters. Detectives work in both the private and public sectors and carry out various tasks, including:
- Civil and criminal investigations: they may collect evidence for court proceedings by interviewing witnesses, photographing evidence or analysing documents.
- Observation: detectives observe people or places to document suspicious behaviour or criminal activity. This may be done covertly so as not to alert the subjects.
- Background checks: they research personal and professional backgrounds of individuals to detect fraud or inconsistencies, for example.
- Search for missing persons: Detectives often help to find missing persons, whether for family matters or to locate debtors.
- Verifying insurance claims: Detectives check whether insurance claims are justified or whether they are fraudulent.
- Corporate investigations: These include investigations into employee theft, competition violations or violations of trade secrets.
Private detectives often work closely with lawyers, companies or private individuals to provide information that is important for legal proceedings or private decisions.