sevDesk key facts
Last updated- Legal entity
- sevDesk GmbH
- Headquarters
- Germany (DE)
- Ownership
- Independent
- Founded
- 2009
- Data hosting
- Germany
- Infrastructure
- AWS (Amazon Web Services)
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Open source
- No
- US Cloud Act exposure
- Exposed
- Certifications
- ISO 27001, DATEV-Schnittstelle (GoBD compliance)
- Replaces
- FastBill Phoenix, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage Accounting, Debitoor
About sevDesk
sevDesk is a comprehensive German SaaS platform providing cloud-based accounting, bookkeeping, and business management tools. Tailored specifically for the German-speaking market (DACH), it simplifies financial administrative tasks for freelancers, self-employed professionals, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with up to 50 employees. The platform focuses on high usability and digitalizing the workflow between businesses and their tax advisors. The service's core functionality includes automated invoicing, digital receipt management via mobile apps, and direct VAT filing to tax authorities. It integrates deeply with the German financial ecosystem through features like bank synchronization and DATEV exports. While the software itself is proprietary, it offers an extensive API for third-party integrations, positioning itself as a central hub for business operations.
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