Our services in auditing and tax consulting
Advisory with structure and high standards
We advise medium-sized and large companies across all industries – regionally, nationally and internationally. Our clients also include international groups whose German subsidiaries we support in tax and business matters.
Our services in detail
Tax & Accounting
Our Tax & Accounting team provides structured support for complex tax and financial matters and ensures clarity in all accounting processes. Our aim is to reduce complexity and create certainty – both nationally and internationally.
Tax structuring & planning
We develop tax-efficient structures aligned with your corporate strategy. This includes legal form structuring, group structuring, reorganisations, demergers and tax concepts for companies and assets. Our recommendations are based on your business model, your objectives and the relevant tax framework – clear, responsible and forward-looking.
Tax planning
We analyse tax implications, identify structuring opportunities and develop solutions that optimise your overall tax position in the long term. Whether it is loss utilisation, holding structures, tax burden comparisons, cross-border planning, cash flow optimisation or interest barrier issues, we take a strategic approach, evaluate options and provide a sound basis for sustainable decision-making.
International tax law
We advise companies and their international structures on all matters of cross-border taxation, from permanent establishments and transfer pricing to the tax-efficient structuring of investments and financing. At the KHS Group, we support both international corporations and German subsidiaries with their tax obligations and strategic tax considerations.
Preparation of annual financial statements
We prepare annual financial statements in accordance with commercial law – reliably, transparently and tailored to the requirements of your stakeholders. Our team provides not only accurate figures but also company-specific recommendations that highlight tax and business potential. Financial statements can be provided in digital or printed form and, on request, include plausibility checks. Our services also cover consolidated financial statements under the German Commercial Code (HGB) and international standards.
Support in tax audits
We support you before, during and after tax audits – from preparing documentation to communicating with the tax authorities and representing your interests in consultations. Our goal is a smooth process, transparent procedures and the minimisation of risks and disadvantages. We also monitor tax developments and help you avoid potential areas of conflict in the future.
Ongoing accounting
Our ongoing accounting services ensure that your financial data remains reliable and up to date at all times. We work digitally, in a structured and efficient way – from data processing and reporting to reconciliations. This creates a solid basis for informed decisions, the smooth preparation of annual financial statements and compliance with tax obligations. On request, we can also manage your entire accounting function as a full-service solution.
Audit
In our audits, we place particular emphasis on an efficient, risk-oriented approach. We analyse processes, identify key risk areas and create clarity in financial reporting. Our aim is to deliver an audit opinion that builds trust while highlighting opportunities for optimisation.
Annual audit
We conduct statutory and voluntary annual and consolidated audits in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB) and, where required, international accounting standards. Our audit process is efficient, comprehensible and partner-led. We identify opportunities for process improvements and show how stability and transparency in financial reporting can be strengthened. The result is an audit opinion that builds trust and supports sound strategic decisions.
Quality control audits
We audit internal quality management systems and compliance with professional regulations. Our work helps strengthen structures, minimise risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. At the same time, we provide clarity on how processes can be designed to remain robust and sustainable in the long term.
Audits required by company law
We conduct audits required by law or the articles of association, including formation, conversion, post-formation and special audits. In doing so, we ensure that processes, valuations and legal requirements are applied and documented correctly. Drawing on our interdisciplinary experience, we also support complex structural changes and provide guidance on key decision-making matters.
Audits in accordance with Section 53 HGrG
We carry out audits of public institutions and public shareholdings in accordance with Section 53 HGrG, including performance audits, compliance reviews and regularity audits. Our reports provide transparency for public bodies, committees and supervisory authorities. In addition, we identify opportunities to improve control, documentation and governance.
Audit in accordance with the Packaging Act
We audit compliance with the requirements of the German Packaging Act, particularly with regard to quantity flow records and reporting obligations. Our audit helps companies meet regulatory requirements reliably and identify potential risks at an early stage. On request, we also advise on how to make internal data collection and documentation processes more efficient.
Audit in accordance with MaBV
We conduct audits in accordance with the Estate Agents and Developers Ordinance (MaBV) in an efficient and structured manner, with a clear focus on potential risks. Our audit confirms the proper conduct of business processes and provides assurance for supervisory authorities, contractual partners and clients. We also advise on improving internal organisation to ensure that future audits run even more smoothly.
Valuation
Company valuation requires specialist expertise, methodological rigour and a high level of responsibility. In preparing valuations and expert reports, our aim is to present complex economic relationships clearly and provide a sound basis for decision-making. Our valuations are transparent, methodologically robust and always tailored to the specific purpose and context.
Company valuation
We value companies in the context of transactions, succession planning, corporate law matters or tax-related issues. In doing so, we apply recognised valuation methods and take both economic and legal conditions into account.
Expert valuations
Through independent valuation reports, we provide a reliable basis for judicial, extrajudicial or tax purposes. Our reports are clearly documented, methodologically sound and able to withstand critical scrutiny.
Going concern assessments
We prepare going concern forecasts to assess a company’s ability to continue operating, particularly in the context of restructuring, reorganisation or insolvency-related situations. In doing so, we analyse earning power, liquidity and financing structures with a realistic view of future viability. Depending on the requirements, we prepare expert reports in accordance with recognised professional standards such as IDW S6, IDW S9 or IDW S11. We also provide financial quick reviews and plausibility checks of management plans.
Reorganisation and restructuring
We support reorganisation and restructuring processes with valuations, analyses and financial planning. Our focus is on identifying economic options and creating a sound basis for decision-making for shareholders, lenders and other stakeholders.
Investment valuation
The valuation of company investments often arises in the context of transactions, restructuring or tax matters. In our analyses, we consider both the specific investment structure and its significance within the overall business context.
Corporate law valuations
We support valuations in connection with corporate law transactions such as the entry or exit of shareholders, severance payments or corporate reorganisations. Our valuations create transparency and help ensure a balanced and well-founded consideration of the interests involved.
Family law valuations
Valuations in a family law context – for example in cases involving the equalisation of accrued gains, property disputes or inheritance arrangements – require particular sensitivity. We work carefully and in a structured manner, with a clear view of the individual circumstances, while maintaining full compliance with professional standards and case law.
Payroll
KHS supports companies in all matters relating to payroll and tailors its services to the specific structures of each organisation. In this sensitive area, accuracy, reliability and timeliness are essential. Our focus is on correct processes, timely payroll accounting and the reliable application of tax and social security regulations.
Ongoing payroll accounting
Ongoing payroll accounting forms the core of our payroll services. We handle the proper calculation of wages and salaries, the inclusion of variable remuneration components and the timely reporting to tax authorities, social security institutions and other agencies. We also develop tailored solutions, for example for data exchange processes and individual remuneration matters. Collective bargaining agreements are, of course, taken into account in the payroll process.
Advice on tax issues
Tax matters in the payroll environment require in-depth knowledge and up-to-date expertise. We advise on the tax treatment of remuneration components, special payments, benefits in kind and additional company benefits, providing clarity even in complex individual cases.
Individual issues
In addition to ongoing payroll accounting, we support you with individual matters such as special cases, structural questions or changes in personnel structures. Our focus is on tailored solutions that take both legal requirements and the specific operational context into account.
Advisory
For us, advisory means supporting business decisions with professional expertise, structure and a clear view of the bigger picture. We assist companies and decision-makers in phases of change and strategic realignment. Our focus is on sound analysis, reliable decision-making foundations and clear guidance on complex issues.
M&A consulting / due diligence
In the context of company acquisitions and disposals, we support transactions with business and financial analyses. Due diligence reviews help identify opportunities, risks and value drivers and create transparency for well-founded investment decisions.
Business consulting
We support the analysis, management and further development of corporate structures. Our focus lies on economic relationships, financial planning, controlling issues and the optimisation of processes and decision-making structures.
Accounting consulting
Accounting matters require precise knowledge of the applicable standards and their practical application. We assist with the interpretation and implementation of commercial law requirements as well as with group accounting and provide clarity on complex accounting questions.
Consulting for insolvency administrators
We support insolvency administrators in business, accounting and valuation-related matters. Our analyses and assessments help present economic circumstances transparently and support objective decision-making.
Company succession
Business succession is a complex process with economic, legal and personal dimensions. We support succession planning through business analysis, structured planning and a clear focus on long-term sustainability and the interests involved.
Our consulting services?
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Our awards
We have been one of Germany’s leading audit and tax advisory firms for years: multiple awards, including from manager magazin and Handelsblatt, confirm our commitment to quality and reliability.
These ratings make us proud and motivate us – but above all, they encourage us to create real added value for our clients through our commitment, professional expertise and personal advice on an equal footing.
