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Accounting for you as
Photographer

Discover a new dimension in accounting with Seewara, customised for you as a Photographer 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.

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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 Photographer?

A photographer is a professional who creates images and visual representations to tell stories, communicate information or create artwork. The main tasks and responsibilities of a photographer include

  1. Photographic planning: Photographers plan their shoots, including choosing locations, scheduling times, and selecting props or models.
  2. Technical Skills: They operate cameras and accessories (such as lenses, tripods and flash units) and are familiar with various photographic techniques and settings to achieve the desired results.
  3. Exposure and composition: Photographers decide on exposure, aperture and shutter speed to achieve optimum image quality and consider image composition to create appealing shots.
  4. Editing and post-processing: They use image editing software to edit photos, make colour adjustments, perform retouching and optimise the final product.
  5. Client communication: Photographers communicate with clients to understand their needs and wishes and ensure that the results meet their expectations.
  6. Marketing: Many photographers need to actively market their services, be it through their own website, social media presence or by participating in exhibitions and competitions.
  7. Specialisation: Photographers can specialise in different areas, such as portrait photography, wedding photography, product photography, fashion photography, landscape photography, documentary photography or architectural photography.
  8. Equipment management: They are responsible for the care and handling of their photographic equipment and must ensure that it is in perfect condition.
  9. Creativity and concept development: Photographers develop creative concepts and ideas for their projects to create unique and engaging images.
  10. Portfolio management: They create and maintain a portfolio of their best work to impress potential clients or employers.

Overall, the photographer plays an important role in visual communication and art by conveying emotions and stories through their images and capturing the world from different perspectives.

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For better readability, we use the generic masculine.
The personal designations used throughout our range of products and services refer to all genders unless otherwise indicated.
For better readability, we use the generic masculine. The personal designations used throughout our range of products and services refer to all genders unless otherwise indicated.