Doing Business in Germany
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Entering the German market offers attractive business opportunities, but it requires careful planning and execution. As part of international tax planning, foreign companies can select an appropriate corporate structure. At the same time, they must comply with all relevant tax and legal requirements.
In addition to fulfilling the formalities of incorporation, ongoing tax compliance, accounting, and payroll are essential for building a stable and sustainable business presence in Germany. Mistakes in legal or tax structuring can lead to unnecessary costs, double taxation, delays, or compliance risks.
Integrated Advisory Services for a Successful Market Entry
Today’s business challenges are often complex and global in nature. That is why companies need broad, well-coordinated services. Auren has been committed to a multidisciplinary All-in-One approach for many years. Our experts support you at every step – from choosing the right legal form and company structure to ongoing accounting and payroll services.
Based on in-depth expertise and a strong understanding of the bigger picture, your Relationship Partner at Auren will guide you through the individual services within this all-in-one portfolio. This person serves as your central point of contact, maintains communication with you, and assembles the ideal team of specialists for each individual case.
Our Services in Detail
- Advice on choosing the most suitable legal form (e.g. GmbH, branch office, subsidiary)
- Legally compliant and tax-efficient drafting of articles of association and incorporation documents
- Support with commercial register filings and tax registration
- Assistance with business registration and obtaining the EORI number
- Tax optimisation for multinational groups
- Support during tax audits
- International VAT matters
- Advice on transfer pricing
- Ongoing financial accounting and preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with German GAAP
- Full compliance with tax obligations (VAT, corporate income tax, trade tax)
- Payroll processing in accordance with local regulations
- Advice on cross-border employment and social security matters
- Support with employment contracts and personnel administration
- Assistance with liquidity control and financial planning
- Provision of interim finance and accounting solutions
- Advice on capital raising and financing options in Germany
- We support your local German entity in preparing financial reports under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) – in both German and English – to help the publicly listed parent company meet its international reporting obligations
Your Benefits
- A single point of contact at Auren for coordinating all services
- Legal certainty and tax compliance through expert structuring and ongoing support
- Efficient market entry strategy with tailored advice on establishing and managing your German entity
- Optimised tax and financial structures to reduce unnecessary costs and enhance business efficiency
- Comprehensive support from a single source with our all-in-one solutions and experts in tax advisory service, accounting, HR, and financial management.
