SKR03/SKR04 account finder

Search for a booking, a keyword or an account number. You see the matching account in SKR 03 and SKR 04, its VAT rate and a short hint.

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SKR 03 or SKR 04?

SKR 03: orders the accounts by business process, from fixed assets through purchases and expenses to revenue. Common with sole traders, freelancers and crafts businesses.

SKR 04: follows the structure of the balance sheet and the income statement under the HGB. Many GmbHs and UGs use it because the annual accounts follow directly from the account order.

Account classes: The first digit is the class. In SKR 03 expenses are in class 4 and revenue in class 8; in SKR 04 revenue is in class 4 and expenses in classes 5 to 7.

Same tax: Both charts lead to the same tax. What matters is that you and your tax firm use the same one. Only switch at the start of a financial year.

How to find the right account

Search for the thing: Enter what you bought or sold, such as printer cartridges, a train ticket or web hosting.

Convert: Enter an account number to see its counterpart in the other chart.

Mind the VAT: Many accounts are set up for one VAT rate. There are separate accounts for 7%, 0% and services from abroad.

Your firm's own accounts: Tax firms often add sub-accounts. The list shows the DATEV standard accounts.

FAQ

What is the difference between SKR03 and SKR04?

SKR 03 is organised by business process, SKR 04 by the structure of the balance sheet and income statement. That is why the same accounts have different numbers: office supplies are account 4930 in SKR 03 and 6815 in SKR 04.

SKR03 or SKR04: which is better for a GmbH?

Both are allowed and give the same tax. Many GmbHs use SKR 04 because it follows the annual accounts; sole traders and freelancers often use SKR 03. What counts is the chart your tax firm uses.

Can I switch the chart of accounts?

Yes, ideally at the start of a financial year, when the balances are carried over to the new accounts. Switching mid-year makes reports and the year-end close needlessly hard.

Which account is used for office supplies?

Account 4930 Bürobedarf in SKR 03 and account 6815 Bürobedarf in SKR 04. Postage, software and specialist books have their own accounts.

How do I book an uncollectible receivable?

On bad debt accounts: at 19% VAT SKR 03 2406 or SKR 04 6936, at 7% 2401 or 6931. The VAT on the lost receivable is corrected at the same time under § 17 UStG.

How do I book cashback?

Cashback from a credit card, bank or platform is usually other operating income without VAT: SKR 03 8603, SKR 04 4830. A supplier's bonus on your purchases goes to Erhaltene Boni instead (3760 or 5760) and reduces the input VAT.

Where can I find the full chart of accounts?

DATEV publishes SKR 03 and SKR 04 in full every year. The account finder shows the accounts self-employed people and small companies need most, with search and conversion.