Experience That Drives Results
Together we think ahead. Today, tomorrow and in the future.
kbht NEXT unites the strengths and expertise of kbht, dhmp and Renneberg, three high-performing auditing and accounting firms in Germany. Together, we form a dynamic advisory group, which serves clients across Germany and beyond. As a member of Allinial Global, the world's leading association of independent accounting and consulting firms, kbht NEXT is a reliable partner for international activities, regardless of whether you want to establish a business in Germany or expand abroad.
Expertise You Can Count On
kbht NEXT operates with a team of more than 500 professionals, offering specialized services for international clients. We provide comprehensive advisory solutions in cross-border matters, including transfer pricing, VAT and global mobility. Additionally, the combination of both audit practices will enable us to enhance our services in this area of expertise.
The integration of dhmp’s corporate finance expertise and kbht’s in-house legal advisory services positions kbht NEXT to deliver a full service experience, catering to clients of all sizes and business structures.
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A partner that understands your needs
Inbound business services
Companies entering the German market are presented with unique challenges: navigating the local business landscape, optimizing corporate structure, and maintaining full compliance every step of the way. kbht NEXT offers active guidance on legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Global mobility
We ensure global mobility compliance for international assignees with arrival and departure tax briefings, tailored tax preparation, and strategic consulting. Our services include handling assessments, audits, notices, tax equalisation, and evaluating the assignment’s overall personal tax impact.
Transfer Pricing
A strategic approach to transfer pricing is essential to international companies. As we guide you through the process of identifying compliant transfer pricing policies, we minimize risks and enhance global tax efficiency. Working with our transfer pricing specialists ensures proper documentation and optimised tax outcomes.
International Accounting (International standards)
Many companies – especially corporate groups – are required to prepare their financial statements according to international accounting standards. Our experts provide comprehensive advice on IFRS and other international standards, whether it concerns pure accounting issues or organizational challenges during implementation. With us, international accounting becomes a competitive advantage for you.
International tax law
Expanding internationally brings unique tax challenges, from managing cross-border structures to navigating double taxation agreements. Our experts provide clear, actionable strategies to optimize your global tax position while ensuring full compliance with international regulations.
Payroll services
With our team of payroll experts, we manage complex German payroll processes for international companies and integrate seamlessly with existing HR and accounting teams. Keeping an eye on evolving regulations, kbht NEXT provides timely wage calculations, compliant tax deductions, correct social security contributions and transparent reporting.
VAT services
Our experts are dedicated to guiding international companies through the complex German and EU VAT regulations. We handle all registration, filing and refund claim processes. Through our guidance, we guarantee compliance, mitigate risks and optimise your VAT position.
Annual and Consolidated Financial Statement Audits (International standards)
Auditing annual and consolidated financial statements goes beyond merely meeting regulatory requirements. With kbht NEXT, you receive a comprehensive analysis that provides valuable strategic insights. Our audits serve as a seal of quality, strengthening trust in your reporting and laying the foundation for well-informed decisions.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our SME-focused approach emphasizes building trust, creating value, and delivering practical solutions. Whether you are looking to expand your business, secure a competitive exit, or strengthen your market position, kbht NEXT is your partner for M&A success.
Transaction services
From ensuring M&A readiness and delivering comprehensive Financial, Tax, and Data Fact Books to conducting thorough due diligence and managing secure virtual data rooms, our Corporate Finance services guide you through every phase of the transaction. With expert SPA consulting and post-merger support, we empower you to make confident decisions and create lasting value.
Planning
Whether focusing on basic P&L projections or extending all the way to fully integrated corporate and business plans infused with strategic insights, our Planning services adapt seamlessly to your unique requirements. Backed by rigorous plausibility checks, variance analyses, and the support of proven tools like “LucaNet,” we deliver forecasts that instill confidence and inform sound decision-making.
Valuation
We support you with everything from concise, multiplier-based value indications and comprehensive, standard-compliant company valuations (IdW S1) to fairness opinions (IdW S8) addressing stakeholder perspectives. Our expertise also extends to real estate valuations (including IdW S10) and intangible asset assessments (IdW S5), ensuring robust insights for strategic, legal, and tax considerations.
Domestic Bookkeeping & Accounting
Our specialists manage all your routine financial tasks, freeing international clients to concentrate on their core operations. We deliver reliable bookkeeping and accounting solutions, ensuring meticulous record-keeping, prompt financial reporting, and full adherence to German accounting regulations.
Debt advisory
Our independent financing advice develops a tailored strategy and strengthens lender relationships with comprehensive FinancingCheck reports and professional bank reporting. We also provide Independent Business Reviews, offering objective insights into a company’s financial health for informed decisions and enhanced credibility.
Tax advisory
All aspects of corporate tax returns and other essential filings are covered within our tailored tax advisory services. You can expect full compliance, timely submissions, and strategic insights aligned with your company’s unique circumstances.
Posting of workers
The strict EU regulations on working conditions, remuneration and social security pose significant challenges for international companies posting workers to Germany.Our services are designed to cover all registration processes, drafting compliant posting contracts, and managing related tax and employment implications.
Labour law
As international companies step into Germany’s labor landscape, they confront regulations and strict compliance demands—from drafting employment contracts to handling termination proceedings under local statutes. To ensure a seamless entry, our experts deliver tailored guidance on collective bargaining, restructuring measures, and effective dispute resolution.
High-net-worth Individuals
At kbht NEXT, we specialise in assisting high-net-worth individuals in optimising their asset structures for maximum tax efficiency as well as preserving and growing wealth. Our balanced approach considers the interplay between private and business interests, to ensure our clients achieve their financial goals.
Controlling and reporting
In order to make strategically sound decisions, business owners or managers need a clear overview of their company's financial performance. By providing transparent controlling and reporting services, our team ensures timely, accurate analyses and equips you with the insights needed for confident, data-driven reasoning.
Company, commercial and business law
International companies must establish robust legal foundations and achieve full compliance with German laws to ensure their viability in the German marketplace. Our team of legal experts provides professional advisory services on company formation, contract drafting, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution, empowering you to confidently thrive in Germany.
Special Audits and Other Assurance Services
Are you planning a corporate restructuring in Germany? Or do you need support in meeting compliance requirements, such as packaging audits or regulations under the Real Estate Agent and Property Developer Ordinance? We offer tailored audits for these and other demands. Additionally, we conduct specialized audits, such as the evaluation of internal controls in line with IDW PS 951 or ISAE 3402.
Fraud Prevention & Forensic Services
Issues like fraud, embezzlement, or trade secret misappropriation can cause significant losses to any business. Through our interdisciplinary approach combining process and data analysis, we help you identify vulnerabilities early and mitigate risks. Our solutions protect your company and ensure you are well-prepared for future challenges.
Process Analysis and Consulting
Successful businesses continuously evolve. Our process consulting services help you enhance transparency, optimize workflows, and unlock growth potential. With extensive experience across various industries, we support your processes in areas such as: procurement, sales, inventory management, financial reporting or IT.
Data Analytics
Our data analytics go beyond traditional financial statement audits. We help you identify anomalies in your inventories or accounting journals, mitigate potential risks, and uncover optimization opportunities. At the same time, you gain valuable insights into the maturity of your automated business processes – all tailored to meet your company's specific needs.
Sustainability Reporting
Sustainability is becoming increasingly important – even for your business relationships in Germany. With the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), larger mid-sized companies are now required to prepare sustainability reports. Combining our expertise in financial reporting with a focus on sustainability, we guide you through the introduction or auditing of these reports.
French Desk
kbhtNEXT supports French companies in entering the German market and in expanding their existing activities in Germany. We integrate legal, tax, and financial aspects while paying particular attention to cultural differences, which are essential to the success of any Franco-German project.
Recognition That Reflects Our Dedication
Strategic Guidance for Long-Term Success
Our approach combines decades of experience with innovative strategies to help your business thrive.
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