Corporate tax compliance & advice
Keeping pace with the ever-evolving German tax legislation is essential for corporate stability. We support you to be compliant with national and international tax regulations — while uncovering potential opportunities to reduce your ongoing corporate tax burden.
We help you stay compliant by taking care of:
(Establishment of) ongoing bookkeeping;
monthly VAT returns and related filings;
payroll filings;
preparation of financial statements;
Preparation of tax returns (Corporate income tax returns, trade tax returns, VAT tax returns, etc.);
Review of notices of assessment as well as filing of objections; and
Support during tax audits;
While compliance is the basis of our work, we are mainly advisors and will continuously help you discover the hidden potential of your business. We will also identify risks and be proactive when it comes to your tax functions.
We are thinking about making substantial investments in our business. Are there any tax advantages that we could utilize?
German tax law could indeed provide substantial tax breaks depending on the type of asset you are investing in and whether you meet other requirements. The typical tax break relates to additional and accelerated depreciation but also includes VAT considerations.
Carefully considering the tax implications in advance can make a huge impact on your company from a profit and liquidity perspective. We help you identify your companies’ potentials and support you with careful implementations.
Should I produce certain products in Germany, or should I use a foreign branch/subsidiary?
While these considerations might sometimes be a little bit more straightforward from a business perspective (i.e. production abroad significantly cheaper), there are a lot of tax implications surrounding foreign branches which can result in very substantial penalties and taxes.
From German tax considerations when relocating an existing business to a foreign jurisdiction, to making sure that transactions with foreign branches/subsidiaries are at arms length, every step along the process involves tax risks, but also potential to optimize from a tax perspective.
Based on your personal situation we can support you in navigating potential tax risks, including transfer pricing obligations and will help you find the best structure from a tax perspective for your company.