International · German Desk
Your subsidiary in Germany — looked after from a single source.
From formation through accounting, tax and reporting to a registered business address: we look after the German subsidiaries of international companies — with one dedicated contact, in your language.
Summary
The Steffen & Partner Group's German Desk looks after the German subsidiaries of foreign parent companies — from incorporation to ongoing tax, accounting, legal and reporting support. One dedicated contact coordinates every discipline, in German, English and Dutch.
- Formation of the German GmbH, UG or branch office — including a registered business address (Sitz).
- Financial accounting under German GAAP (HGB), payroll, VAT and tax compliance.
- Group reporting (HGB, reconciliation to IFRS/US-GAAP) and transfer pricing documentation.
- Engagements from Europe, North and Latin America, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
Reach
One address in Germany — for companies from around the world.
Schematic illustration — regions of origin of our international engagements.
North America
USA · Mexico
Europe
France · Spain · Italy · Poland · Czechia
Africa
various markets
Asia
China · Taiwan · Japan
Oceania
New Zealand
Services
From formation to registered address.
Everything a German subsidiary needs — scaled to your needs, coordinated under one roof.
Formation & structure
Company formation (GmbH, UG, branch office), articles of association, commercial register and notary coordination.
Registered office & officers
Registered business address (domiciliation), mail, deadline and authority management, plus support appointing a managing director.
Accounting & payroll
Financial accounting under German GAAP (HGB), payroll and payment processing.
Tax & VAT
VAT registration and returns, corporate and trade tax, and ongoing tax compliance.
Annual accounts & reporting
Annual accounts under HGB, reconciliation to IFRS/US-GAAP and reporting packages for the parent company.
International & law
Transfer pricing, double taxation treaties, and corporate, contract and employment law for the German entity.
Audit
Statutory and voluntary annual audits.
Frequently asked
What international clients often ask.
Can you act as the registered business address for our German subsidiary?
Yes. We provide a registered office (ladungsfähige Geschäftsanschrift) and handle mail, deadlines and authority correspondence — so your company is always reachable and able to act within deadlines.
Which languages do you work in?
German, English and Dutch — in writing and in person. Reporting and correspondence with the parent company are handled in your language.
Does the German GmbH need a managing director based locally?
A German GmbH needs at least one managing director, who does not have to be resident in Germany. We support appointment, compliance and the ongoing obligations.
Can you reconcile German reporting to IFRS or US-GAAP?
Yes. We prepare the annual accounts under HGB and reconcile them to IFRS or US-GAAP for group reporting.
Talk to your German Desk.
Tell us about your plans in Germany — we usually respond within one business day.