Norman

Your VAT return prepares itself. You approve.

The tax autopilot prepares your VAT return at the end of every period, checks receipts, categories and input VAT and waits for your approval. Then Norman files it via ELSTER. Ideal for businesses that file monthly or quarterly.

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How it works

In Norman or in your AI assistant, with the same data.

  1. 01

    Turn it on

    Turn on the tax autopilot under Taxes once. From then on, Norman prepares every VAT return and emails you when it is ready.

  2. 02

    Ask

    Ask about the status in the chat, for example:

    • Is the VAT return for September ready? What's missing?
  3. 03

    Review and approve

    Norman shows the checks for the whole period: missing receipts, open categories, duplicates, input VAT. Each item has a link or a suggestion. When everything is done, you approve the preview and Norman files via ELSTER.

  4. 04

    Go further

    • Why is the VAT payable higher than last month?
    • Which input VAT can I still claim for this period?

Who does what

Norman

What Norman takes over

  • Prepare

    When a period ends, Norman collects the transactions and computes the figures of the return.

  • Check

    Norman checks categories, receipts, duplicates, input VAT, the bank connection and unusual activity for the whole period.

  • File

    After your approval, Norman submits the return via ELSTER and confirms the result.

You

What you decide

  • What goes into the return

    You take tips on input VAT or reverse charge only when they fit.

  • When it is filed

    Norman files nothing before you have approved the exact preview.

  • Whether the autopilot files

    You can switch filing off and back on at any time.

Have your next VAT return prepared

Start for free and see the preview for your next period. Filing needs a paid plan.

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FAQ

Does Norman file the VAT return without me?

No. Norman prepares and checks, and the return is filed only after you approve the exact preview. When a return is ready, you get an email with a link to approve it.

Do I need an ELSTER account?

No. Norman submits through its own ELSTER interface, without your ELSTER account and without a certificate.

What does filing with the tax autopilot cost?

Preparation, checks and the preview work on every plan. Filing needs a paid plan.

Does it work under the Kleinunternehmer rule?

If you don't file VAT returns, for example as a Kleinunternehmer, the tax autopilot only runs its tax savings part.