Benthos
gGmbH · gemeinnützig

Support our work.

Donations to Benthos gGmbH are tax-deductible in Germany
and across the EU.

Recognised non-profit

gGmbH · gemeinnützig

Mission legally encoded in our
SatzungArticles of associationThe legally binding charter of a German gGmbH (non-profit limited company)..

FreistellungsbescheidTax exemption noticeThe official German tax authority certificate confirming non-profit status.

Official certificate from Finanzamt
Berlin.

Tax-deductible

Donations are deductible as SonderausgabenSpecial expensesPersonal tax-deductible expenses under §10b EStG..

How to contribute

Bank transfer, GLS Bank.

GLS Bank is Germany's cooperative ethical bank. Standard SEPA transfers are processed within the SEPA zone. For transfers from outside SEPA, please consult your bank regarding fees and processing.

Account holder Benthos gGmbH
Bank GLS Bank
IBAN DE33 4306 0967 1373 0360 00
BIC GENODEM1GLS
Reference Spende, your full name and postal address
QR code for SEPA transfer to Benthos gGmbH at GLS Bank

Scan with your banking app to open a pre-filled SEPA transfer. The amount stays open for you to set.

Tax deduction · SpendenbescheinigungDonation receiptThe German tax document confirming a donation, used to claim the deduction.

Receipts and tax deduction.

≤ €300

Bank statement serves as proof.

Vereinfachter Spendennachweis under §50 EStDV. Your bank transfer record to Benthos gGmbH serves as complete and sufficient documentation for the Finanzamt.

> €300

Formal ZuwendungsbestätigungFormal donation certificateThe itemised tax receipt issued under §50 EStDV, required for donations over €300..

Please email donations@benthos.ai with your donation date and full postal address. We are also happy to issue formal receipts for smaller amounts upon request.

Major commitments and partnerships

Foundations, family offices, institutional partners.

For multi-year commitments or earmarked donations, write directly.