Qonto is a European business account provider offering a German IBAN account for freelancers, sole traders, and companies including GmbH, UG, GbR, KG, and AG. Accounts can typically be opened online in about 10 minutes.
Qonto is a DATEV partner, so German-based accountants can connect directly to a client's account, and the platform includes built-in invoicing, expense management, and cash flow tools.
Good to know:
- Free Starter plan for freelancers and sole traders, with paid plans for growing businesses
- Human customer support available in English
- Regulated as a payment institution, supervised by BaFin and the French ACPR
- Flexible business loans available up to €1 million