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Connecting Zoho CRM to DATEV and Lexoffice: a guide for German SMEs
By Harikrishnan, Founder & Chief Zoho Consultant, Flowpeak · 10+ years in Zoho · Published · Last updated
German SMEs keep Lexoffice (now Lexware Office) or their Steuerberater's DATEV as the accounting system and connect it to Zoho CRM, so customers, quotes and invoices start in CRM and land in accounting without retyping. With Flowpeak, the Lexoffice integration starts from EUR 290 and the DATEV integration from EUR 340.
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Few German businesses want to change how their Steuerberater works. The practical answer is to let Zoho CRM run sales and connect it to the accounting tool that is already in place.
What syncs
| Data | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Customers | Zoho CRM to Lexoffice or DATEV | Name, address, VAT ID, customer number |
| Quotes and invoices | Zoho CRM to Lexoffice | Created in Lexoffice from won deals or CRM quotes |
| Payment status | Lexoffice to Zoho CRM | Paid, open or overdue shown on the account |
| Booking data | Zoho to DATEV | Export in DATEV format for the Steuerberater |
| Products and prices | Zoho CRM to accounting | Kept in step to avoid mismatches |
Which one to choose
- Lexoffice: small businesses doing their own bookkeeping, with a simple API connection
- DATEV: when your Steuerberater keeps the books; Zoho sends the data in a format they can import
- Zoho Books: if you want to move accounting into Zoho too; check with your Steuerberater first
Prices in EUR
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Zoho CRM setup | EUR 450 |
| Lexoffice + Zoho CRM | EUR 290 |
| DATEV + Zoho CRM | EUR 340 |
| Example: setup + Lexoffice + Mollie | EUR 1,030 |
Working with Flowpeak
We are based in Chennai, India and work with European and UK businesses remotely. We do not have staff in Europe or the UK. India is 3.5 to 5.5 hours ahead, so your morning and our afternoon overlap every working day. We work in English; your Steuerberater confirms the accounting side.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Zoho CRM connect to Lexoffice?
Yes, from EUR 290.
Can Zoho export to DATEV?
Yes, from EUR 340.
Is Lexoffice the same as Lexware Office?
Yes. Lexoffice was renamed Lexware Office.
Can invoices be created from CRM deals?
Yes, in Lexoffice, with status synced back.
Does my Steuerberater need to change anything?
Usually not. They import the DATEV data as before.
Can we move accounting to Zoho Books instead?
Yes, but check with your Steuerberater first.
What does a typical setup cost?
For example, CRM setup plus Lexoffice and Mollie starts from EUR 1,030.
Do you have staff in Germany?
No. We work remotely from India.