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Accountable
Legal namestring
Accountable
Websiteurl
accountable.eu
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2019
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
HQ citystring
Brussels
HQ countrystring
Belgium
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
self-employed tax software, AI tax advisor, bookkeeping automation, PEPPOL e-invoicing, freelancer banking app
Industry3 codes
1Bill Management & Subscription Management
CodeFSAGADAGPrimaryYes
2Bill Pay, Invoicing & Payables Platforms
CodeBPAMAFAFPrimaryNo
3Billing, Payments & Subscription Support
CodeBPAAABACPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services54121
SIC code1 code
  • Miscellaneous Business Credit Institution6159
Product category
Self-Employed Tax & Financial Management Software
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Subscription Plans
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Tiered subscription model with 5 plans ranging from free to €59.9/month (annual billing). Revenue is primarily from monthly/annual subscriptions. Upsell opportunities as users' businesses grow.

accountable.eu
2Professional Accounting Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

On-demand access to certified accountants available for consultation at fixed rates, providing high-added-value advice for users needing individual support beyond AI capabilities.

accountable.eu
Marketing channels8 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels6 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Pricing details5 tiers
1Free Invoicing - free forever
ModelFreemiumBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Create and send invoices from mobile, unlimited invoices, connect bank account, Peppol e-invoicing, up to 5 expenses per month.

accountable.eu
2Invoicing Plus - €9.9/month
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Everything in Free plus: professional invoice templates, quotes, recurring invoices, web access.

accountable.eu
3Bookkeeping - €19.9/month
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Full bookkeeping, expense tracking, accountant collaboration, tax coaches for small business users, yearly closing tax returns for non-VAT users.

accountable.eu
4Taxes - €29.9/month
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Full bookkeeping and invoicing, direct tax filing, €500 tax guarantee, AI Tax Advisor access.

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5Max - €59.9/month
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Complete package with personal onboarding, quarterly calls with tax coach, €10,000 tax guarantee, free physical card.

accountable.eu
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Core offering1 text field

Accountable sells a unified mobile and web financial management subscription for self-employed professionals in Belgium and Germany, combining bookkeeping, invoicing (with free PEPPOL e-invoicing), direct VAT and income tax filing, an AI Tax Advisor, Tax Coaches, and integrated free business banking (Belgian IBAN, cards, Tap to Pay). Revenue is primarily generated through tiered subscriptions ranging from a free plan to €59.9/month, supplemented by on-demand access to certified accountants.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • 68% of all digital VAT filings in Belgium are submitted via Accountable
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

Accountable is a unified financial management platform for self-employed professionals in Belgium, combining bookkeeping, invoicing, banking, and tax management in a single mobile and web application. The core platform includes the main Accountable App with integrated Accountable Banking (free business account with Belgian IBAN), AI Tax Advisor (Belgium's first AI-powered tax assistant), PEPPOL e-invoicing (mandatory as of 2026), and Tax Coaches for human support. The product portfolio includes Accountable for Accountants (Expert Interface) for accountant-client collaboration, Accountable Connect for exporting data to external accounting software (Horus, Exact Online, Odoo, Octopus, WinBooks), and a tiered pricing structure from free invoicing to premium Max plan. The AI Tax Advisor is covered by a Tax Guarantee (€500-€10,000 depending on plan), making Accountable unique as Belgium's only tax software with user-error coverage.

Product and service6 records
1Accountable App
CategoryFinancial Management SaaS / Mobile App
Description

Belgium's #1 unified mobile and web application for self-employed professionals combining bookkeeping, invoicing, banking, and tax management in a single platform. Targets freelancers, sole traders and micro-businesses in Belgium (and increasingly Germany).

2Accountable Banking
CategoryBusiness Banking (BaaS)
Description

Free integrated business banking for freelancers and sole traders, powered by Swan: Belgian IBAN business account, automatic tax savings allocation via 'Spaces', virtual and physical Mastercard, Apple Pay / Google Pay, and Tap to Pay functionality. Built into the main Accountable app.

3AI Tax Advisor
CategoryAI Tax Assistance
Description

Belgium's first AI-powered virtual tax assistant: a conversational AI that answers Belgian tax questions 24/7, auto-categorizes expenses, performs tax audits before filing, and provides personalized tax tips. Trained on Belgian tax legislation and continuously refined by certified accountants, and covered by Accountable's Tax Guarantee.

4Accountable for Accountants (Expert Interface)
CategoryAccountant Collaboration Platform
Description

Free accounting interface for certified accountants to collaborate with self-employed clients: access client documents, register clients for Peppol, and export data to external accounting software, enabling accountants to focus on advising rather than data entry.

5PEPPOL E-invoicing
CategoryE-invoicing (PEPPOL)
Description

Free PEPPOL network integration that lets Belgian self-employed users send and receive compliant electronic invoices. Mandatory for VAT-liable Belgian self-employed from 2026; included free with Accountable subscriptions and handles 68% of all digital VAT filings in Belgium.

6Tax Coaches
Scale indicator8 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership8 partners
Strategic tierMajorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnnounced on2026-04-20
Description

Proximus partnered with Accountable and Leexi to enhance offerings for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Collaboration aims to improve services and advertising capabilities for Proximus's SME clients. Accountable provides financial management and tax services integration.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-01-06
Description

Joint launch of 'Start for Free' platform with Partena Professional and Accountable. All-in-one digital platform for new entrepreneurs in Belgium combining startup administration, financial management, and accounting services. Offers cost savings of €540-650, free registration with Crossroads Bank for Enterprises, free VAT activation, and waived management fees for first year.

Strategic tierMajorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Business counter partner for self-employed registration. Partnership offers €100 discount on yearly Accountable subscription for users who register through Partena Professional. Partner for Start for Free platform launch with BNP Paribas Fortis.

Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Business counter partner for self-employed registration in Belgium. Alternative registration pathway for new entrepreneurs.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Banking partner providing infrastructure for Accountable Banking services. Swan is an Electronic Money Institution that powers the business account, debit card (physical and virtual), Tap to Pay functionality, and payment processing. Swan handles all banking operations while Accountable integrates the experience.

Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Business services partner, appears in partners section of website.

7FIB (Fédération des Notaires)
Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Partner organization, appears in partners section of website.

accountable.eu
Strategic tierMinorTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Freelance platform partner, appears in partners section of website.

Recent move6 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Indy is a French all-in-one financial platform for freelancers and self-employed, offering invoicing, expense tracking, and tax assistance. It is the closest geographic and product analog to Accountable in a neighboring EU market.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Pennylane is a French fintech providing combined accounting, banking, and financial management for freelancers and small businesses. Comparable to Accountable in its integrated approach to banking + bookkeeping + tax.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Bonsai is a US-based all-in-one business management platform for freelancers and solopreneurs, covering invoicing, contracts, expenses, and taxes. Directly comparable in target persona and product scope.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Keeper is a US tax filing and bookkeeping app for freelancers and self-employed individuals, focused on finding deductions. Similar target user and AI-assisted workflow to Accountable's AI Tax Advisor.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Yuki is a Belgian/Dutch cloud accounting platform for SMEs and accountants using document recognition and automation. Operates in Accountable's home market with overlapping automation and accountant-facing positioning.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Wolters Kluwer provides professional tax and accounting software across Europe, including Belgium. It is a larger incumbent in the same space, with deeper accountant-channel relationships.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

QuickBooks is a global incumbent in SMB accounting, invoicing, and tax. While not Belgium-focused, it is the dominant competitor Accountable would face if expanding internationally.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Finom is a European fintech combining business banking, invoicing, and expense management for freelancers and SMEs. Comparable to Accountable Banking's positioning and SME target, though not tax-specialized.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Qonto is a leading European SMB business account provider with invoicing and expense management features. Overlaps with Accountable's banking + invoicing value proposition for SMEs and self-employed.

TypeRegional player
Description

ClearTax is a tax-filing and compliance platform in India. While geographically distinct, its product model (AI-assisted personal tax filing, integrations with accountants) parallels Accountable's AI Tax Advisor.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers4 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration7 records

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI capability4 records

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Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature7 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles3 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
Compliance1 record

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds2 records

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors3 records

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Accountable

Self-Employed Tax & Financial Management Softwareaccountable.eu

Accountable firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Accountable
Legal name
Accountable
Website
https://accountable.eu
Company type
Private
Founded year
2019
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Accountable industry classification

Industry
Product category
Self-Employed Tax & Financial Management Software
NAICS
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)
SIC
Miscellaneous Business Credit Institution (6159)
akta.pro primary industry
Bill Management & Subscription Management (FSAGADAG)
akta.pro secondary industries
Bill Pay, Invoicing & Payables Platforms (BPAMAFAF), Billing, Payments & Subscription Support (BPAAABAC)

Keywords

  • Self-employed tax software
  • AI tax advisor
  • Bookkeeping automation
  • PEPPOL e-invoicing
  • Freelancer banking app

Where Accountable is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Brussels
HQ country
Belgium
HQ region
Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

Accountable business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Subscription Plans: Tiered subscription model with 5 plans ranging from free to €59.9/month (annual billing). Revenue is primarily from monthly/annual subscriptions. Upsell opportunities as users' businesses grow.
  2. Professional Accounting Services: On-demand access to certified accountants available for consultation at fixed rates, providing high-added-value advice for users needing individual support beyond AI capabilities.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
FreemiumMonthlyFree Invoicing - free forever
SubscriptionAnnualInvoicing Plus - €9.9/month
SubscriptionAnnualBookkeeping - €19.9/month
SubscriptionAnnualTaxes - €29.9/month
SubscriptionAnnualMax - €59.9/month

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Accountable product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Accountable sells a unified mobile and web financial management subscription for self-employed professionals in Belgium and Germany, combining bookkeeping, invoicing (with free PEPPOL e-invoicing), direct VAT and income tax filing, an AI Tax Advisor, Tax Coaches, and integrated free business banking (Belgian IBAN, cards, Tap to Pay). Revenue is primarily generated through tiered subscriptions ranging from a free plan to €59.9/month, supplemented by on-demand access to certified accountants.

Product overview

Accountable is a unified financial management platform for self-employed professionals in Belgium, combining bookkeeping, invoicing, banking, and tax management in a single mobile and web application. The core platform includes the main Accountable App with integrated Accountable Banking (free business account with Belgian IBAN), AI Tax Advisor (Belgium's first AI-powered tax assistant), PEPPOL e-invoicing (mandatory as of 2026), and Tax Coaches for human support. The product portfolio includes Accountable for Accountants (Expert Interface) for accountant-client collaboration, Accountable Connect for exporting data to external accounting software (Horus, Exact Online, Odoo, Octopus, WinBooks), and a tiered pricing structure from free invoicing to premium Max plan. The AI Tax Advisor is covered by a Tax Guarantee (€500-€10,000 depending on plan), making Accountable unique as Belgium's only tax software with user-error coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Accountable App Belgium's #1 unified mobile and web application for self-employed professionals combining bookkeeping, invoicing, banking, and tax management in a single platform. Targets freelancers, sole traders and micro-businesses in Belgium (and increasingly Germany).
  • Accountable Banking Free integrated business banking for freelancers and sole traders, powered by Swan: Belgian IBAN business account, automatic tax savings allocation via 'Spaces', virtual and physical Mastercard, Apple Pay / Google Pay, and Tap to Pay functionality. Built into the main Accountable app.
  • AI Tax Advisor Belgium's first AI-powered virtual tax assistant: a conversational AI that answers Belgian tax questions 24/7, auto-categorizes expenses, performs tax audits before filing, and provides personalized tax tips. Trained on Belgian tax legislation and continuously refined by certified accountants, and covered by Accountable's Tax Guarantee.
  • Accountable for Accountants (Expert Interface) Free accounting interface for certified accountants to collaborate with self-employed clients: access client documents, register clients for Peppol, and export data to external accounting software, enabling accountants to focus on advising rather than data entry.
  • PEPPOL E-invoicing Free PEPPOL network integration that lets Belgian self-employed users send and receive compliant electronic invoices. Mandatory for VAT-liable Belgian self-employed from 2026; included free with Accountable subscriptions and handles 68% of all digital VAT filings in Belgium.
  • Tax Coaches

Quantifiable outcome

  • 68% of all digital VAT filings in Belgium are submitted via Accountable
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Accountable

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Accountable technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Accountable partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

  • ProximusmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 April 2026Proximus partnered with Accountable and Leexi to enhance offerings for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Collaboration aims to improve services and advertising capabilities for Proximus's SME clients. Accountable provides financial management and tax services integration.
  • BNP Paribas FortiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Joint launch of 'Start for Free' platform with Partena Professional and Accountable. All-in-one digital platform for new entrepreneurs in Belgium combining startup administration, financial management, and accounting services. Offers cost savings of €540-650, free registration with Crossroads Bank for Enterprises, free VAT activation, and waived management fees for first year.
  • Partena ProfessionalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness counter partner for self-employed registration. Partnership offers €100 discount on yearly Accountable subscription for users who register through Partena Professional. Partner for Start for Free platform launch with BNP Paribas Fortis.
  • LiantisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness counter partner for self-employed registration in Belgium. Alternative registration pathway for new entrepreneurs.
  • SwancoreTechnology or IntegrationBanking partner providing infrastructure for Accountable Banking services. Swan is an Electronic Money Institution that powers the business account, debit card (physical and virtual), Tap to Pay functionality, and payment processing. Swan handles all banking operations while Accountable integrates the experience.
  • SecurexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness services partner, appears in partners section of website.
  • FIB (Fédération des Notaires)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization, appears in partners section of website.
  • MaltminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFreelance platform partner, appears in partners section of website.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Accountable competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Indy: Indy is a French all-in-one financial platform for freelancers and self-employed, offering invoicing, expense tracking, and tax assistance. It is the closest geographic and product analog to Accountable in a neighboring EU market.
  • Pennylane: Pennylane is a French fintech providing combined accounting, banking, and financial management for freelancers and small businesses. Comparable to Accountable in its integrated approach to banking + bookkeeping + tax.
  • Bonsai: Bonsai is a US-based all-in-one business management platform for freelancers and solopreneurs, covering invoicing, contracts, expenses, and taxes. Directly comparable in target persona and product scope.
  • Keeper.app: Keeper is a US tax filing and bookkeeping app for freelancers and self-employed individuals, focused on finding deductions. Similar target user and AI-assisted workflow to Accountable's AI Tax Advisor.
  • Yuki: Yuki is a Belgian/Dutch cloud accounting platform for SMEs and accountants using document recognition and automation. Operates in Accountable's home market with overlapping automation and accountant-facing positioning.

Broad incumbents

  • Wolters Kluwer (Belgium): Wolters Kluwer provides professional tax and accounting software across Europe, including Belgium. It is a larger incumbent in the same space, with deeper accountant-channel relationships.
  • Intuit QuickBooks: QuickBooks is a global incumbent in SMB accounting, invoicing, and tax. While not Belgium-focused, it is the dominant competitor Accountable would face if expanding internationally.
  • Qonto: Qonto is a leading European SMB business account provider with invoicing and expense management features. Overlaps with Accountable's banking + invoicing value proposition for SMEs and self-employed.

Emerging players

  • Finom: Finom is a European fintech combining business banking, invoicing, and expense management for freelancers and SMEs. Comparable to Accountable Banking's positioning and SME target, though not tax-specialized.

Regional players

  • ClearTax: ClearTax is a tax-filing and compliance platform in India. While geographically distinct, its product model (AI-assisted personal tax filing, integrations with accountants) parallels Accountable's AI Tax Advisor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Accountable social profiles

Digital presence

Accountable compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Accountable financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Accountable leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Accountable funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Accountable M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Accountable

What does Accountable do?

Accountable sells a unified mobile and web financial management subscription for self-employed professionals in Belgium and Germany, combining bookkeeping, invoicing (with free PEPPOL e-invoicing), direct VAT and income tax filing, an AI Tax Advisor, Tax Coaches, and integrated free business banking (Belgian IBAN, cards, Tap to Pay). Revenue is primarily generated through tiered subscriptions ranging from a free plan to €59.9/month, supplemented by on-demand access to certified accountants.

Is Accountable a public or private company?

Accountable is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Accountable founded?

Accountable was founded in 2019. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Accountable based?

Accountable is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the Europe region.

How does Accountable make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Subscription Plans are the primary driver. The others are professional Accounting Services.

Who are Accountable's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Indy, Pennylane, Bonsai, Keeper.app and Yuki. Broad incumbents are Wolters Kluwer (Belgium), Intuit QuickBooks and Qonto. Finom is listed as an emerging player. ClearTax is listed as a regional player.

Does Accountable have an API?

No public API is recorded for Accountable.

What industry is Accountable in?

Accountable's product category is Self-Employed Tax & Financial Management Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSAGADAG, Bill Management & Subscription Management, with a secondary code of BPAMAFAF, Bill Pay, Invoicing & Payables Platforms. Its NAICS code is 54121 and its SIC code is 6159.

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