Vaytax vs hellotax: Which German VAT Filing Service Is Right for You?

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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Both Vaytax and hellotax handle German VAT compliance for foreign sellers. But they take fundamentally different approaches. hellotax is a multi-country VAT platform covering a dozen EU markets. Vaytax is a Germany-only specialist backed by a licensed tax advisor. This guide compares them side by side so you can make an informed decision.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Pricing: Vaytax Is €20–40/Month Cheaper

Vaytax charges a flat €79/month for German VAT compliance, no tiers, no per-transaction fees, no surprises. Annual billing brings it down to €853/year, saving you roughly 10%.

hellotax prices Germany at €99–119/month depending on your plan tier. Registration fees vary. There is no annual billing discount. If you only need Germany, you will pay €240–480 more per year with hellotax compared to Vaytax.

Both providers charge a one-time registration fee. Vaytax's is a fixed €499. hellotax's varies and is not always clearly listed upfront.

Service Model: Licensed tax advisor vs Platform

This is the most important difference between the two services.

Vaytax filings are prepared and signed by a licensed German Steuerberater, specifically, by FRADECO GmbH tax advisory firm, a firm licensed by the Steuerberaterkammer Rheinland-Pfalz. Your returns are submitted to the Finanzamt through authenticated professional channels. This means your filings carry the same weight and traceability as those prepared by any top-tier German tax firm.

hellotax operates as a platform that connects sellers with tax compliance services. It is less clear whether a licensed German Steuerberater is directly involved in preparing and signing your specific returns, or whether filing is outsourced to partner firms in other countries. For German VAT compliance, this distinction matters, the Finanzamt expects filings to meet specific professional standards.

Filing Method: Why a Licensed Steuerberater Matters

In Germany, every VAT return submitted on a client's behalf must come from a regulated party. When your Steuerberater files with the Finanzamt, the submission goes through authenticated channels with a complete audit trail and the professional standards German tax authorities expect.

Vaytax files exclusively through a licensed Steuerberater. hellotax's filing method for Germany is not clearly documented.

Who Should Choose Vaytax

• You only sell in Germany (or Germany is your only EU country requiring local registration)
• You want a named tax advisor who signs your returns and responds to Finanzamt queries
• You value fixed, transparent pricing with no tiers or per-transaction fees
• You need support in French or Italian in addition to English and German
• You want a licensed Steuerberater for maximum compliance credibility

Who Should Choose hellotax

• You sell in multiple EU countries and want one provider for all of them
• You need marketplace integrations across several platforms
• You prioritise brand recognition and a large user base over personal service

hellotax is a solid choice for sellers who need VAT compliance across many EU markets. Their multi-country coverage is their core strength. However, if Germany is your primary or only market, a specialist like Vaytax will typically provide better service quality and lower cost.