Tax advice

The complexity and depth of regulation for German tax law is enormous. This is heightened by constant changes. Every day companies face decisions that could result in several tax consequences. International issues are becoming more complicated. We have cared for these challenges and have international arrangements in place as a result of our membership with HLB International.

We prepare the annual accounts for our clients and offer comprehensive support in fulfilling the client's tax obligations. We develop tax arrangements for our clients that are carefully matched to their requirements. We also represent them in tax proceedings, both in and outside court.

We work on the following areas for our clients, many of whom have been clients for many years:

Annual accounts and advice on declarations

Annual accounts or advice thereon
Special and additional accounts
Income surplus accounts
Advice on all tax issues relating to annual accounts, accounting law issues and accounting tax law
Corporate and personal tax returns
Auditing tax statements
Applications of all kinds

If needed we can handle financial accounting and payroll for our clients using the DATEV system and all of its application areas in particular cost centre accounting and pending item bookkeeping.

Creative tax advice

Advice on selecting legal form
Tax arrangement for corporate reorganisations (e.g. mergers, demergers, changing type, contributions)
Tax planning for corporate and asset succession, gifts and wills

Transaction advice

Tax arrangements for corporate purchases and sales
Implementing due diligence checks
Developing the best possible sales arrangement for tax purposes
Support for buyers to develop the best possible finance for the investment from a tax perspective

Implementation advice

Support for external tax audits
Representation at financial authorities
Advice for tax collection procedures (e.g. deferral, waivers, abolition)
Representation in financial and administrative courts regarding tax matters