Lexoffice
German cloud accounting and invoicing for freelancers and SMBs
- Data residency
- EU only
- DPA available
- Yes
- Pricing
- Subscription
- Art. 9 data
- Not suitable
Who this tool is for
Industries
- German freelancers and solo entrepreneurs
- SMBs needing GoBD-compliant accounting
- Businesses preparing for E-Rechnungspflicht 2025
- Companies wanting German data residency
Lexoffice is German cloud accounting and invoicing software from the Haufe Group in Freiburg, built for freelancers and SMBs. It covers GoBD-compliant bookkeeping, e-invoicing in XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats, and a direct ELSTER interface for tax filing.
All data is stored in a data centre in Germany, and an AV-Vertrag (data-processing agreement) is included as standard. With the E-Rechnungspflicht taking effect in 2025, the XRechnung and ZUGFeRD support makes Lexoffice a practical, fully German-jurisdiction option for businesses that want their accounting and DSGVO obligations handled in one place.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- GoBD-compliant bookkeeping out of the box
- Data centre located in Germany
- XRechnung and ZUGFeRD e-invoicing supported
- Direct ELSTER interface for tax filing
- AV-Vertrag included as standard
Trade-offs
- No free tier available
- Focused on German market only
- Not suitable for special-category (Art. 9) data
Where it sits with GDPR
Good fit for
- Storing financial data with German hosting
- Signing an included AV-Vertrag with Haufe Group
- Keeping invoicing data within EU jurisdiction
Think twice / not suitable for
- Processing special-category personal data (Art. 9)
- Use cases requiring non-German hosting options
Data protection note
Haufe Group, Freiburg; Rechenzentrum in Deutschland; XRechnung & ELSTER-Schnittstelle; GoBD.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexoffice GoBD-compliant?
Yes, Lexoffice provides GoBD-compliant online accounting.
Does Lexoffice support XRechnung and ZUGFeRD?
Yes, it supports both XRechnung and ZUGFeRD e-invoicing formats.
Where is Lexoffice data stored?
Data is stored in a data centre in Germany, with an AV-Vertrag included.
Does Lexoffice connect to ELSTER?
Yes, Lexoffice includes a direct ELSTER interface for tax filing.
Reviews are written and reviewed by Eduardo personally. They describe what a tool does and where it sits with data protection, but they do not constitute legal advice.