Vaytax vs countX: German VAT Filing Compared

Vaytax Editorial Team

Licensed tax advisor · files with the Finanzamt

Vaytax is operated by FRADECO GmbH tax advisory firm, a Franco-German tax advisory firm specialising in cross-border German VAT compliance for international businesses. The firm holds both German tax advisor and French Expert-Comptable qualifications and files via the Finanzamt.

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Vaytax and countX both serve foreign sellers who need German VAT compliance. countX is a Berlin-based platform that covers multiple EU countries through a partner network of tax advisors. Vaytax is a Germany-only service where filings are handled directly by a licensed tax advisor. Here is how they compare.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Pricing: Transparent vs Quote-Based

Vaytax publishes its pricing publicly: €79/month for ongoing German VAT compliance, €499 for registration. Annual billing is available at €853/year (roughly 10% off). No tiers, no per-transaction fees.

countX does not publish Germany-specific pricing on its website. You need to request a quote. Based on market estimates, pricing for Germany alone is in the €79–99/month range, but the actual figure depends on your volume, number of countries, and plan. Registration fees also vary.

This is not necessarily a negative, quote-based pricing can work well for sellers with complex multi-country setups. But if you want to know exactly what you will pay before you sign up, Vaytax's fixed pricing removes that friction.

Service Model: Direct tax advisor vs Partner Network

Vaytax operates a direct model. Your filings are prepared and signed by FRADECO GmbH tax advisory firm, a licensed German tax advisory firm. You have direct email access to your tax advisor. When the Finanzamt sends a query, your tax advisor responds on your behalf.

countX uses a partner network of tax advisors. When you sign up, you are assigned a "personal VAT expert" and your compliance is handled through their network. The quality of service can vary depending on which partner handles your case. countX has a 4.2/5 rating on Trustpilot, which is strong for the industry, though some users report registration delays and capacity constraints.

The key question to ask is: who exactly signs your German VAT return? With Vaytax, you know the answer before you sign up.

Filing Method

Vaytax files exclusively via the Finanzamt, the professional standard in German tax compliance. Every filing goes through authenticated channels directly to the Finanzamt with a full audit trail.

countX's filing method depends on their local partner for Germany. The level of Steuerberater involvement is not always clear. If this matters to you (and for German compliance, it should), ask explicitly before signing up.

Who Should Choose Vaytax

• You want to know exactly what you pay before requesting a quote or demo
• Germany is your only (or primary) EU market requiring local VAT registration
• You want a direct relationship with your tax advisor, not a platform intermediary
• You need French or Italian language support alongside English and German
• A licensed Steuerberater matters to you for compliance credibility

Who Should Choose countX

• You sell in multiple EU countries and want a single platform for all of them
• You use JTL, Billbee, or similar platforms and need deep integrations
• You prefer a tech-first platform with dashboards and automation
• You are an enterprise seller with complex multi-market requirements

countX is a reputable provider with a good track record, particularly for German-speaking e-commerce sellers. If you need multi-country coverage with strong marketplace integrations, they are worth considering. For Germany-only compliance with maximum transparency and a direct tax advisor relationship, Vaytax is the more focused option.