Areas of expertise
Tax consulting
at MERKUR TAX & AUDIT
Tax consulting
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General tax consulting for private individuals and businesses
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Advice on choosing the optimal tax strategy
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Support with tax law issues relating to income tax, corporation tax, trade tax, sales tax, and other types of tax
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Support in setting up tax compliance management systems (TCMS) and transfer pricing documentation
Annual financial statements
- Preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with commercial and tax law regulations
- Preparation of income surplus accounts (EÜR) for freelancers and small businesses
- Advice on optimizing annual financial statements
Business consulting
- Liquidity planning and monitoring
- Investment planning and financing
- Profitability calculation and cost analysis
- Company valuations
- Consulting on company start-ups, restructuring, and succession planning
Tax returns
- Preparation of annual income tax, corporate income tax, trade tax, and sales tax returns
- Consulting and preparation of inheritance and gift tax returns
- Tax consulting on international matters
- Review of tax assessments and support with appeals
Representation before tax authorities
- Representation before the tax office in tax matters
- Support during tax audits
- Representation in appeal proceedings
Financial and payroll accounting
at MERKUR TAX & AUDIT
Accounting services
- Support & assistance with digitization
- Ongoing financial accounting, including advance VAT returns
- Account assignment and recording of ongoing business transactions
- Account reconciliation and clarification
- Business management evaluations (BWA)
- Open item accounting and dunning
Payroll accounting
- Preparation of monthly payroll accounting & procedural documentation
- Determination and support of statutory deductions (income tax, social security)
- Reports to health insurance companies and tax offices
- Support with external income tax audits
Audit
at MERKUR TAX & AUDIT
Annual audit
- Statutory and voluntary audit of annual and consolidated financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB)
- Audit of proper accounting and financial reporting
- Audit of cash flow statements, statements of changes in equity, and notes to the financial statements
- Preparation of an audit report in accordance with legal requirements
Special audits
- Audits of company formations and capital increases
- Audits in accordance with Section 16 of the German Broker and Property Developer Ordinance (MaBV)
- Audits of company liquidations and transformations
Audit-related services
- Review of interim financial statements and quarterly reports
- Audits in connection with proof of use of subsidies
- Audits in accordance with Section 53 HGrG (Budgetary Principles Act)
Internal auditing
- Establishment and optimization of the internal auditing department
- Conducting internal audits on behalf of company management
- Risk management and control system audits
Company valuation
- Valuation of companies and company shares in accordance with IDW S1 standard
- Purchase price allocation in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Preparation of expert opinions on tax and civil law issues
Risk management and internal control system (ICS)
- Auditing and implementation of risk management systems
- Analysis and optimization of the internal control system (ICS)
- Consulting on compliance with risk management requirements in accordance with legal provisions
Sustainability reporting (ESG audits)
- Auditing sustainability reports in accordance with international standards (e.g., GRI, ESRS)
- Verifying compliance with ESG requirements (environmental, social, governance)
- Consulting and support in the implementation of ESG strategies and reporting systems
Consulting on process optimization
- Analysis and optimization of financial and accounting processes
- Consulting on increasing efficiency in corporate management
- Support in the implementation of key performance indicator and management information systems
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Monday to Thursday from 9:00 Uhr to 17:00 Uhr
Friday from 9:00 Uhr to 14:00 Uhr
By arrangement we are also happy to meet you outside of our office hours.
