German tax services for individuals and businesses with international affairs

Finding reliable German tax advice can be difficult, particularly where international or cross-border issues are involved. This service is designed to reduce uncertainty by introducing you to experienced German tax advisors and ensuring clarity on scope, fees and next steps from the outset.

We work only with advisors we have vetted and would use ourselves. Each partner is selected based on professional qualifications, experience with international clients and their ability to work clearly and transparently.

By structuring the process upfront, we help reduce the time and stress often associated with finding the right advisor:

• Your details are reviewed once and routed to a suitable specialist, rather than being passed around multiple firms
• Fees and scope are clarified early, avoiding unnecessary calls or unexpected costs
• You get to choose whether to proceed without any obligation

You remain in control throughout and can decide whether and how to proceed at each stage.

The quote outlines the expected scope of work and fees for German tax services, based on the information you provide. This is designed to give you clarity on costs, suitability and next steps before any formal engagement begins.

The quote may cover services such as:

• Personal German income tax returns
• Business or corporate tax compliance
• International and cross-border tax matters
• Ongoing tax advisory support
• Other German tax-related services relevant to your situation

If you are comfortable with the quote and decide to proceed in principle, our partner will offer a free introductory call.

This call is used to confirm expectations, provide additional clarity on the proposed services, and ensure the engagement is the right fit before any formal work begins.

It is also an opportunity to get to know the advisor you would be working with.

If you need timely input on a specific German tax question and are not yet seeking ongoing support, you can book a 45-minute paid consultation with a qualified German tax advisor.

This consultation is suitable if you want:

• Clarification on your German tax position
• Help understanding your obligations or options
• Input to support a decision you are already considering
• Direction on whether further or ongoing services may be required

The consultation costs €150, is booked and paid for in advance with our partner and is delivered as a one-to-one discussion with them directly.

If further work is needed, the advisor will outline next steps, but there is no obligation to proceed.

German tax advisors calculate fees in line with the German Tax Advisor Fee Ordinance (StBVV), which takes into account the nature and complexity of the work involved.

Using a quote-first approach ensures:

• Clear expectations from the start
• No obligation to proceed if the estimate is not suitable
• A professional, compliant engagement process

Experts for Expats does not provide tax advice directly and does not add additional fees to the advisor’s services.

Choose a quote/proposal if you are exploring ongoing German tax support, need clarity on fees before committing, or expect your situation to involve more than a single question.

Choose a 45-minute paid consultation if you have one or more specific German tax questions, need guidance quickly, or want help deciding what (if anything) to do next.

If you are unsure, start by requesting a quote/proposal which allows the advisor to assess your situation and outline appropriate next steps before any formal engagement.