Anyone operating as a business owner in Germany can hardly avoid the DATEV export. The format developed by DATEV is the standard for transferring booking data to tax advisors. We explain what you need to know.
What is DATEV?
DATEV is Germany's leading provider of tax software and is used by almost all German tax advisors. The DATEV export is a standardized file format (.csv or .zip) containing all of a company's booking data.
Why is DATEV Compatibility Important?
- Tax advisors can directly import your data – without manual transfer
- Year-end accounts and tax returns are faster and cheaper
- Errors from manual data transfer are avoided
DATEV Export in WiBooks – How It Works
- Navigate to Reports → ELSTER / DATEV Export
- Select the desired period (month, quarter, year)
- Click "Create Export"
- The file is automatically downloaded
- Send the file by email to your tax advisor
Conclusion
With WiBooks, the DATEV export is not a tedious special project, but a single click. Your tax advisor will appreciate clean data – and you'll appreciate a lower year-end accounting bill.