VAT

VAT, Value-Added Tax, what exactly is it about?

VAT, also commonly referred to as value-added tax, represented the second-largest source of revenue for the federal government, states, and municipalities in 2018, with approximately 175 billion Euros in tax revenue. The ongoing complexity of the VAT Act and VAT harmonization results from the necessity to adapt national laws to central requirements and directives of the European Union. Consequently, VAT-related problems and associated special cases repeatedly arise, requiring particular attention.

Our law firm supports you in avoiding such problems through process optimizations as well as in solving them and in providing assistance in the context of necessary defense advice.

Why us?

Our expertise - Your advantage!

VAT-related matters can take on global dimensions. Therefore, our digital firm is designed to optimally provide our consulting services regardless of the spatial distance between you and us. Thanks to our many years of experience in VAT process optimization, including within the "Big Four" auditing firms, we have acquired extensive expertise. This enables us to support you and other professional colleagues in solving VAT-related issues and to optimize your processes with regard to VAT.

Prevent, avert, defend… We support you!

For clients. Our services at a glance:

For you as a client, we offer a variety of services to best support your sales tax needs:

Answering individual questions:

We are here to assist you in clarifying individual questions related to VAT. In doing so, we address your specific needs and jointly develop solutions tailored to your situation.


Preparation of expert opinions:

Our experts prepare well-founded expert opinions for you in order to analyze complex sales tax issues and provide legally sound recommendations. This allows you to make informed decisions and effectively counter potential risks.


Optimization of sales tax processes:

We help you to optimize your sales tax processes in order to identify and minimize possible sources of error. In this way, you ensure efficient and legally compliant processing of your sales tax obligations.


Preparation, review and determination of sales tax returns, advance sales tax returns, summary reports, Intrastat and refunds in the input tax refund procedure:

Our team supports you in the preparation, review and determination of all relevant sales tax documents. We ensure that all information is submitted correctly and on time to the responsible authorities and that you benefit from possible input tax refunds.


Representation before tax authorities and tax courts, including preparation of voluntary disclosures:

We represent your interests before the tax authorities and tax courts and are at your side in the event of conflicts. If necessary, we also prepare voluntary disclosures to correct possible tax irregularities and avoid penalties.


Defense advice in the event of company and sales tax special audits:

As part of company and sales tax special audits, we support you in defending against unjustified claims and help you to identify and manage potential risks at an early stage.


Implementation of training courses on current and/or general sales tax topics:

Our experts offer training courses on current and general sales tax topics in order to keep you and your team up to date and expand your expertise.

For our professional colleagues

We also offer a wide range of services for professional colleagues to optimally support sales tax concerns:

Preparation of expert opinions as an external service or second opinion:

We prepare expert opinions for you as an external service or as a second opinion in order to guarantee an independent and expert assessment of complex sales tax issues. This allows you to obtain an additional expert opinion and strengthen your own position.


Training courses for your clients and employees:

Our team of experts offers customized training courses for your clients and employees. We impart sales tax expertise and current developments in order to prepare your team in the best possible way for the upcoming challenges.


Support in handling cross-border issues:

We support you in handling cross-border sales tax issues to ensure that all regulations and rules are complied with in an international context. This allows you to rely on compliance with applicable laws and guidelines.


Help with correspondence with the tax office as part of defense advice:

As part of defense advice, we are at your side in correspondence with the tax office. We help you to present factually sound and convincing arguments in order to defend against unjustified claims and represent your interests.


Advice on specialist questions in the context of regular company audits, special audits or sales tax inspections:

We advise you on specialist questions that may arise in the context of regular company audits, special audits or sales tax inspections. Our expertise enables us to develop effective solutions together with you and minimize potential risks.


Outsourcing of all sales tax issues:

You can outsource all sales tax issues to us and thus concentrate on your core competencies. We take responsibility for sales tax matters and ensure that everything is handled legally and efficiently.


For a personal meeting and individual advice, you can arrange an appointment with us directly or contact us by e-mail or telephone. We look forward to supporting you and your sales tax concerns in the best possible way.