Terms & Conditions (AGB)

General terms and conditions of MajTax Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH for tax advisory services provided through german-vat.com.

1. Scope of Services

MajTax Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH provides VAT compliance services for foreign businesses operating in Germany, including but not limited to: VAT registration, VAT return filing, EC Sales List reporting, OSS/IOSS filing, legal representation with German tax authorities, and related tax advisory services.

2. Contract Formation

A contractual relationship is established upon completion of the registration process and confirmation by MajTax. The qualification questionnaire is non-binding and serves as a preliminary assessment only.

3. Fees & Payment

All fees are net amounts (plus applicable German VAT). One-time fees are due upon service delivery. Monthly flat-rate fees are due on the first of each month. Payment terms are 14 days from invoice date. We reserve the right to adjust fees with 30 days' notice.

4. Client Obligations

The client is obligated to provide complete and accurate information required for tax compliance. The client must provide relevant documents and data in a timely manner. Delays caused by incomplete or late information are not the responsibility of MajTax.

5. Confidentiality

MajTax is bound by professional secrecy obligations under the German Tax Advisory Act (Steuerberatungsgesetz). All client data and information is treated as strictly confidential and will not be shared with third parties without consent, except where required by law.

6. Liability

MajTax's liability is governed by the provisions of the German Tax Advisory Act. Liability for damages arising from the advisory relationship is limited as permitted by law. MajTax maintains professional liability insurance (Berufshaftpflichtversicherung) as required by law.

7. Contract Duration & Termination

The monthly compliance package has a minimum term of 3 months and can be terminated with 30 days' notice to the end of a calendar month. One-time services end upon completion. Termination must be in writing (email is sufficient).

8. Applicable Law & Jurisdiction

These terms are governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. The place of jurisdiction is Hamburg, Germany, to the extent permitted by law.

9. Amendments

MajTax reserves the right to amend these terms. Clients will be notified of changes at least 30 days in advance. Continued use of the service after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the amended terms.

Last updated: February 2026