
DATEV
Software provider for tax advisors, accountants, and businesses with 200+ software products.
About DATEV
DATEV is one of Europe's largest software houses and IT service providers, serving tax advisors, auditors, lawyers, and businesses. With over 200 software products, it processes approximately 14 million payroll accounts monthly and serves around 40,000 member firms. Founded in 1966, DATEV is a cooperative owned by its members.
What sets this company apart
Operates as a cooperative (eG) owned by ~40,000 member firms, has 60 years of market presence, processes 14M+ monthly payroll runs, and is one of the largest software houses in Europe.
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- DATEV is one of Europe's largest software houses and IT service providers, serving tax advisors, auditors, lawyers, and businesses. With over 200 software products, it processes approximately 14 million payroll accounts monthly and serves around 40,000 member firms. Founded in 1966, DATEV is a cooperative owned by its members.
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