Pricing
You only pay when the Forschungszulage comes through
One price, tied to the result. No base fee, no other fees.
5%
of the Forschungszulage, plus VAT
With the BSFZ certificate2.5%
When the tax office pays out2.5%
Base fee€0.00
For SMEs at a 35% rate, this equals about 1.75% of the eligible expenses.
Calculate nowSample calculation
SME, financial year 2026
Eligible expenses€400,000.00
Forschungszulage (35%)€140,000.00
Fee at certificate (2.5%)€3,500.00
Fee at payout (2.5%)€3,500.00
Remains with you€133,000.00
Sample values, no commitment. Fee plus VAT. The tax office sets the amount in its notice.
Included in the price
BSFZ application
Project description and work packages, prepared with AI assistance and confirmed by you.
BSFZ follow-up questions
Structured answers to questions from the certification body.
Data for ELSTER
Eligible expenses per financial year for the claim that you or your tax adviser file with the tax office.