Buy Financial Accounting Software – Accounting, Payroll & POS

Sound financial management is the foundation of every commercially run business. The right financial accounting software saves time, minimises errors, meets legal requirements and gives you a clear overview of your financial position at all times – whether for a sole trader using simple cash-basis accounting (Einnahmen-Überschuss-Rechnung), an association with membership management, a medium-sized company with full double-entry bookkeeping or a retailer with GoBD-compliant point-of-sale software (GoBD being the German rules for digital bookkeeping). In our Office & Finance section, Lizenzindustrie offers all the key financial accounting solutions as verified licences with delivery by email – noticeably cheaper than buying from the manufacturer.

All financial accounting categories at a glance

• Accounting – Professional accounting software for businesses of every size – from simple cash-basis accounting (EÜR, the German income-surplus calculation) for the self-employed and small businesses to full double-entry bookkeeping with annual financial statements, balance sheet and profit and loss account for limited companies. Including a DATEV interface for smooth data exchange with your tax adviser (DATEV is the standard system used by German tax advisers).
• Association Software – Specialist software solutions for clubs and associations, non-profit organisations and federations – with membership management, management and collection of membership fees, donation receipts, association-specific accounting in line with non-profit requirements and minutes management.
• Payroll – Payroll software for correctly calculating and processing salaries, social security contributions, wage tax and all other payroll components – with automatic updates when the law changes and direct submission of wage tax returns to the tax office via ELSTER, the German tax authorities' online filing system.
• Business Management – Comprehensive ERP-style software solutions for managing your entire business – order management, invoicing, quotations, inventory management, customer relationship management (CRM) and reporting in one integrated system. For businesses that want to manage all their business processes digitally, going beyond accounting alone.
• Point of Sale – GoBD-compliant and TSE-certified point-of-sale software for bricks-and-mortar retail, hospitality and service providers – meeting all the requirements of the German Cash Register Security Ordinance (Kassensicherungsverordnung, which requires a certified technical security device, or TSE), with end-of-day closing, cash book and a direct link to your accounting.
• Property & Property Management (related category) – Specialist software for landlords and professional property management companies – tenant management, tenancy agreement management, service charge statements, maintenance management and complete property-specific accounting.
• Tax & Finance (related category) – Tax software for individuals, the self-employed and businesses – from income tax returns and advance VAT returns to corporation tax returns, with direct submission to the tax office via ELSTER.

Why professional financial software is indispensable

A company's financial accounting is subject to strict legal requirements – in Germany these include the obligation to keep accounts, GoBD compliance, GDPR-compliant data storage and the timely submission of tax returns and advance returns. Accounting errors can have considerable tax and legal consequences.

Professional financial accounting software:

• Automates recurring bookkeeping entries and reduces manual errors
• Ensures GoBD compliance through an unalterable booking history
• Submits advance tax returns and tax returns directly to the tax office via ELSTER
• Enables smooth data exchange with your tax adviser via DATEV interfaces
• Provides up-to-date reports at any time – management accounts (BWA), account overviews, open item lists
• Is updated automatically when the law changes – tax changes, new social security rates

Which financial software is right for my business?

Choosing the right financial software depends on the size of your business, its legal form and your specific requirements:

Freelancers and the self-employed using cash-basis accounting (EÜR) need simple, low-cost solutions such as WISO MeinBüro, Lexware buchhalter or sevDesk. The requirements are manageable – EÜR, advance VAT return and income tax return.

Small businesses required to keep accounts need full double-entry bookkeeping with annual financial statements. Lexware Buchhaltung, WISO Buchhaltung or Sage 50 are proven solutions here, offering good value for money.

Medium-sized businesses with more complex requirements often need integrated ERP solutions that combine accounting, inventory management and CRM. DATEV-compatible systems are particularly important here for working with your tax adviser.

Clubs and associations need specialist association software with membership management, membership fee management and association-specific bookkeeping – conventional accounting software for businesses is often not suitable here.

Not sure which financial software is right for your situation? Get in touch – we will advise you free of charge.

Leading financial software manufacturers at Lizenzindustrie

At Lizenzindustrie you will find financial software from the leading German and international manufacturers:

• Lexware – the best-selling provider of financial software for small and medium-sized businesses in Germany. Lexware offers solutions for accounting, payroll, inventory management and more – individually or as an integrated complete package.
• WISO – with its WISO product line, Buhl Data offers proven German solutions for tax returns, accounting and office organisation – particularly strong in the home user and small business segment.
• Sage – an internationally leading provider of ERP and accounting software with extensive solutions for businesses of every size.
• DATEV – the leading provider of tax consultancy and accounting software in Germany – primarily for tax advisers and auditors, but also with client solutions for businesses.

How buying from Lizenzindustrie works

Buying a financial accounting software licence from Lizenzindustrie could not be easier. Choose the right product and place your order – the licence key is then delivered automatically by email, with no parcel delivery at all.

• ✔ Delivery by email – usually 5 to 30 minutes after payment is received (daily 9:00–21:00)
• ✔ Verified licences – can be activated via the manufacturer's official servers
• ✔ Low prices – well below the official list price
• ✔ All categories – accounting, payroll, tax, point of sale & more
• ✔ For businesses of every size – from the self-employed to medium-sized companies
• ✔ Traceable origin – licences from distributors and wholesalers in Europe
• ✔ Fast support – we help you quickly if you have questions

Frequently asked questions about financial accounting software

What is the difference between EÜR and double-entry bookkeeping?

The Einnahmen-Überschuss-Rechnung (EÜR) is the simplified German method of determining profit for freelancers and for traders who do not exceed certain turnover and profit thresholds. Double-entry bookkeeping (financial accounting) is mandatory for businesses required to keep accounts – it records every business transaction twice and enables annual financial statements with a balance sheet and profit and loss account.

What does GoBD compliance mean for financial software?

GoBD stands for "Grundsätze zur ordnungsmäßigen Führung und Aufbewahrung von Büchern, Aufzeichnungen und Unterlagen in elektronischer Form" – the German principles for the proper keeping and retention of books, records and documents in electronic form. GoBD-compliant software ensures that entries are stored unalterably, fully logged and retrievable throughout the statutory retention periods – 8 years (accounting vouchers) or 10 years (books and annual financial statements), depending on the document.

What is a DATEV interface?

A DATEV interface enables standardised data exchange between your own accounting software and a tax adviser who works with DATEV. Almost all German tax advisers use DATEV – DATEV-compatible accounting software saves considerable manual effort when exchanging data with your tax adviser.

How quickly will I receive my licence key?

You receive the activation key by email, usually within 5 to 30 minutes after payment is received. You use it to activate the software via the manufacturer's official servers – usually within a few minutes.