Tax in Cologne, Germany

Cologne has 41 accounting practices offering tax in our Germany directory. Use the list below to shortlist two or three and request quotes.

Preparing and filing business and personal tax returns, plus planning to reduce the legal liability. Typical deliverables: corporate income tax return; personal / self-assessment return; VAT/GST registration + returns; tax planning memo. USD 200–600 for a straightforward personal return; USD 750–3,000+ for a company return with planning.

41 tax firms in Cologne

Firm	Location	Contact
Abre - Ihre Steuerexperten Aus Köln	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Aec Eisele Consulting Wirtschaftsprüfung, Steuerberatung	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Antax Steuerberatungsges.	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
As-Steuerbüro	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
B&l Berger Lindzus Lutz Brechters Partnerschaft Steuerberater Wirtschaftsprüfer	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Billstein - Mehlis - Osenau Wirtschaftsprüfer Steuerberater Partnerschaft	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Carmen Schütze Freiberufler Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Ceres GMBH Steuerberatungsgesellschaft	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Dipl.-Betriebswirt Ralf Ruppert Vereidigter Buchprüfer Und Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Dipl.-Ing. Ute Ollig Steuerberaterin	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Dipl.-Kfm. Frank Hautzer Steuerberater & Wirtschaftsprüfer	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Dipl.-Kfm. Klaus Bonse Wirtschaftsprüfer Und Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Dipl.-Kfm. Leander R. Eschbach Steuerberater Und Vereidigter Buchprüfer	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Dts Treuhand Steuerberatungsgesellschaft Mbh	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
F&m Steuerberatung	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Fickus & Fickus Partnerschaft Steuerberatung	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Franz-Josef Krämer Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Grommes Partner Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Hks GMBH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft Steuerberatungsgesellschaft	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Hobax Steuerberatungsgesellschaft Mbh	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Ihno Goldenstein Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Jörg Küsters Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Kramps//middendorf Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Kwp \| Kölner Wirtschaftsprüfung Und Steuerberatung Kurt Heller GMBH	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Kölner Lohnsteuerberatung Lohnsteuerhilfeverein E.v.	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Sauermann U. Epple U. Jurowsky Steuerbüro Steuerbüro	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Sbm Steilen Brenner Mester Partnerschaft Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Schelp, Klein & Partner Steuerberater & Wirtschaftsprüfer	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Sebastiani / Von Der Lohe / Maronna Partnerschaft Mbb Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Service Bb Steuerberatungsgesellschaft Mbh	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Sk Steuerberatungsgesellschaft Mbh	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Sks Steuerberatung In Köln	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Smg Steuerberatungsgesellschaft Mbh	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Sochiera & Nelles Steuerberatungsgesellschaft Mbh	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Stephan Käse Steuerberater	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Steuerberater Ralph Ley In Köln	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Steuerberatung Horst	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Steuerkanzlei Schleifer, Schneider, Heinen & Larue	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Taxmaster GMBH	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Treurevis Steuerberatungsgesellschaft Mbh	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn
Zen-Tax	Cologne, DE	LinkedIn

Shortlist two or three tax firms below and ask each for a fixed quote.

Choosing a tax firm in Cologne

How to choose: (1) match the firm to your size and stage — a landlord and a 40-person company need different people; (2) confirm the qualification for regulated work (CPA, ACA / ICAEW, ACCA, CA (CA ANZ, CPA Canada, SAICA), CIMA, EA (US Enrolled Agent), Steuerberater, Expert-comptable); (3) ask for a fixed fee in writing; (4) check they use software you can log into; (5) talk to one existing client in your sector.

As one of the larger markets in Germany for accounting, Cologne firms range from sole practitioners handling personal returns to multi-partner offices running statutory audits and outsourced finance functions. If you are early-stage, a smaller local firm is usually faster and cheaper; above the audit threshold you will want a firm with a registered auditor.

Tax rules in Germany

In Germany, the recognised designation is Steuerberater (tax); Wirtschaftsprüfer (audit). Filing and oversight: Steuerberaterkammer; Wirtschaftsprüferkammer. Mittelgroße und große Kapitalgesellschaften are audit-required by size class under HGB. Return normally due 31 July following the year; later with a Steuerberater.

FAQ

When is the filing deadline?: It depends on the country and entity type — see the country notes below. An accountant will confirm your specific dates and can usually file an extension.
Can an accountant reduce my tax bill?: Legally, yes — through allowances, timing, entity structure, pension contributions, and reliefs like R&D. They cannot and should not hide income.

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This directory is compiled from public company data and each firm's own website. Listing is not endorsement. Verify a firm's registration and current fees directly before engaging.