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Over 5 million people in Germany are exposed to Bureaucratese — a language so dense only 4% say they understand official letters at first glance
It’s not just annoying — it’s a barrier.

A single misunderstood word can cost your business time, money, or access to basic services.
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Stamp it into history.
And let’s finally say goodbye to Bureaucratese.
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The Petition
What is Bureaucratese?
noun, extinct-in-progress

Bureaucratese is an unofficial Germanic language spoken primarily by tax authorities, automated reply systems, and that one guy 
in accounting who insists on saying “pursuant 
to section B”.

It’s known for its excessive word length, passive-aggressive tone, and talent for turning simple things — like paying an invoice — into psychological endurance tests.

Originally used in internal documents, Bureaucratese spread rapidly through forms, notifications, and government websites.

Today, it affects an estimated 5 million Germans, with small business owners being the hardest hit.

Quick facts (painfully real)
Only 4% of people say they understand official letters on the first read
75% are unfamiliar with common bureaucratic terms
47% regularly need help decoding forms
25% have faced financial losses due to unclear wording

Why it must go

Bureaucratese doesn’t just slow people down — it blocks access to services, creates unnecessary dependence on consultants, and drains time and energy from entrepreneurs who’d rather build than decipher.

So we’re not just mocking it.

We’re filing the paperwork to get rid of it — permanently.

Bureaucratese
Quick facts (painfully real)
Why it must go

Bureaucratese is an unofficial Germanic language spoken primarily by tax authorities, automated reply systems, and that one guy in accounting who insists on saying “pursuant to section B”.

It’s known for its excessive word length, passive-aggressive tone, and talent for turning simple things — like paying an invoice — into psychological endurance tests.

Originally used in internal documents, Bureaucratese spread rapidly through forms, notifications, and government websites.

Today, it affects an estimated 5 million Germans, with small business owners being the hardest hit.

Only 4% of people say they understand official letters on the first read
75% are unfamiliar with common bureaucratic terms
47% regularly need help decoding forms
25% have faced financial losses due to unclear wording

Bureaucratese doesn’t just slow people down — it blocks access to services, creates unnecessary dependence on consultants, and drains time and energy from entrepreneurs who’d rather build than decipher.

So we’re not just mocking it.

We’re filing the paperwork to get rid of it — permanently.

The Dictionary
Umsatzsteuervoranmeldung
A mandatory monthly or quarterly pre-declaration of value-added tax (VAT) to the tax office, even if no revenue has been generated.
You don’t need to worry about monthly VAT deadlines. We get the return ready and nudge you on time — you review and submit with one click.
Einnahmenüberschussrechnung
A simplified profit-and-loss statement for small businesses, showing income minus expenses — deceptively simple, administratively tedious.
No more spreadsheets, no more guesswork. See your income and expenses in one clean overview — always up to date.
Gewerbesteuermessbescheid
An official notice issued by the tax office that determines the amount of trade tax a business must pay, based on previously declared profits.
We break down your trade tax before the notice arrives — so you know exactly what’s coming and why.
Betriebswirtschaftliche Auswertung
A standardized financial report used to assess the performance of a business, often required by banks or tax consultants.
Investitionsabzugsbetrag
A tax deduction allowing businesses to allocate planned investments in advance — complex calculations required.
Nichtbeanstandungsgrenzwert
A tolerance threshold below which differences in tax-related calculations are officially tolerated and not pursued further.
There are limits you’re not supposed to cross — and others you’re never even told about. We keep you safely within all of them.
Vorsteuervergütungsverfahren
A formal process through which businesses can reclaim VAT they paid on goods and services, especially across borders.
International VAT refund? Usually a paperwork nightmare. We organise your invoices for foreign VAT refund applications.
Mindestgewinnbesteuerung
A tax regulation that imposes minimum taxation on companies, even if they report losses due to carried-forward deductions.
We break down your trade tax before the notice arrives — so you know exactly what’s coming and why.
Krankenversicherungsbeitragssatzbemessungsgrenze
The maximum income level on which health insurance contributions are calculated. Income above this threshold is not subject to further contributions.
Einzugsermächtigungsverfahr-en für Ste
uerzahlungen
An official procedure that allows the tax office to collect due payments automatically from a business bank account via direct debit.
Verlustverrechnungsbeschränkung
A tax rule limiting the extent to which companies can offset current profits with past losses — often affecting start-ups and high-growth businesses.
Abgeltungssteuererklärung
A declaration of taxes on capital gains (such as interest or dividends), which may be required if the automatic flat-rate withholding tax (“Abgeltungssteuer”) was not fully applied or exemptions were claimed.
Körperschaftsteuervorauszahlung
A prepayment businesses must make toward their annual corporate income tax, based on estimated profits.
Lohnfortzahlungsanspruchsnachweis
A document proving an employee’s entitlement to continued wage payments during illness — required for reimbursements from health insurance.
Betriebsausgabenpauschale
A standardized flat-rate deduction for business expenses, available to certain self-employed individuals instead of itemizing individual costs.
Einkommensteuerfestsetzungsbescheid
An official notice from the tax office stating how much income tax you need to pay for a specific year. It arrives after you’ve submitted your tax return — basically like the final bill.
Don’t wait for the envelope — with us, you already know how much you’ll need to pay in advance.
Betriebsprüfungsanordnung
A notice from the tax office informing you that your company will be audited. The tax authority will review your key documents and financials.
When the audit comes, everything is already prepared — no panic, no piles of paperwork.
Steuerermäßigungsverfahren
A procedure that allows you to pay less tax — for example if you had certain deductible expenses or qualify for subsidies. You must meet specific requirements for it to apply.
We highlight potential tax reductions based on your data and prepare the evidence you’ll need for filing.
Gewinnabführungsvertrag
A contract between two companies in which the profits of a subsidiary are transferred to the parent company.
Betriebseröffnungsanzeige
The official notification to the tax office that you have founded a business. Without it, you can’t get a tax ID.
Dauerfristverlängerungsantrag
An application that gives you more time to submit your VAT pre-declarations. Once approved, your regular filing deadline shifts.
Vorauszahlungsfestsetzung
A notice in which the tax office sets the advance tax payments you need to make for the year.
No more surprises — we plan your advance payments automatically.
Betriebsausgabenabzugsbeschränkung
A rule that determines which business expenses you can deduct — fully, partially, or not at all (e.g., luxury expenses or entertainment).
We know exactly what you can deduct — and what you’d better not.
Steuerbefreiungstatbestand
A situation where specific income or transactions are exempt from tax — e.g., certain education services, rentals, or foreign business.
We translate tax law into plain language — and show you where to save.
Aufbewahrungspflichtverletzung
When you don’t keep important business documents (invoices, contracts) for as long as legally required — which can lead to issues during audits.
Documents disappearing? Not here — everything is stored securely.
Kapitalertragsteuerabzugsverfahren
A process where banks automatically deduct tax on capital income (e.g., interest or dividends) and transfer it to the tax office.
Umsatzsteuersondervorauszahlung
An additional VAT prepayment some companies must make (e.g., when they request a filing extension). Paid at the start of the year and later offset.
We remind you in time — before the tax office does.
Rechnungsstellungspflichtverletzung
When you issue an incorrect or incomplete invoice — missing tax ID, wrong date, etc. This can cause legal and tax problems.
Kontenabrufverfahren
A process that allows authorities to access your bank account information in specific cases (e.g., tax investigation, court order).
Lohnsteueranmeldungsfrist
The deadline by which employers must file and pay payroll taxes — monthly, quarterly, or annually depending on company size.
Automatic reminders — so no deadline slips through.
Reisekostenabrechnungspflicht
When traveling for business, you must properly document and submit all expenses — travel, hotels, meals — to claim them.
Scan receipts – done. The rest runs automatically in the background.
Einkommensteuererklärungspflichtverletzung
You were required to file an income tax return, but didn’t — or did so too late. This can lead to penalties and fines.
We help you track key tax deadlines with reminders — so no surprise letters.
Steueranmeldungsübermittlungsverordnung
A regulation defining how and when tax filings must be submitted electronically (e.g., via ELSTER). Mandatory for many businesses.
We prepare compliant data exports for electronic submission
Vorsteuerabzugsberechtigung
A business’s right to reclaim input VAT — but only with proper invoices and VAT liability.
Antragseinreichungsfristversäumnis
You missed the deadline for submitting an application.
We help you track important deadlines with automatic reminders — so you don’t miss them
Grundstücksverkehrsgenehmigungszuständigkeitsübertragungsverordnung
A law that determines which authority is responsible for approving property sales in certain cases, and when this responsibility can be transferred to another authority.
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