Your preferred partner for successful business activities between France and Germany
kbhtNEXT supports French companies when entering the German market and when expanding existing operations in Germany. We combine legal, tax and financial expertise while paying close attention to cultural differences—an essential success factor for any Franco-German project.
Our French Desk team is made up of French-speaking experts and native speakers with up to 25 years of experience in a German-speaking environment. This diversity enables us to cover a broad range of skills dedicated to Franco-German business relations.
As a member of Allinial Global, we facilitate connections with tax advisory firms and audit practices in France and across the French-speaking region that have German-speaking professionals. We are happy to support you from the very first orientation phase.
These clients already trust us
Accounting / annual financial statements
Our Franco-German experts support you in all accounting matters: day-to-day bookkeeping, preparation of annual financial statements, accounts receivable and payable management, and much more. You benefit from tailored support for your operational day-to-day business.
We focus on efficient processes and view collaboration as a continuous improvement journey. We use modern tools such as digital accounting via DATEV Unternehmen online.
Upon request, our team naturally communicates in French—both in day-to-day operations and in annual meetings as well as throughout the year.
Reports such as the balance sheet and profit and loss statement, including account details, as well as the report accompanying the preparation of the annual financial statements, can also be prepared in English or French.
Tax advisory
Do you already have a subsidiary in Germany or are you planning to establish your business here? Together with partner Franco-German law firms, we support you in all strategic considerations.
Proactive support
Our tax specialists advise you on current tax matters, develop solutions for complex issues and work closely with your advisors in France.
Our services include in particular:
- Franco-German tax advisory for investments and market entry in Germany, including choice of legal form, financing, transfer pricing and application of the Franco-German double tax treaty
- Analysis of specific tax questions
- Monitoring legislative changes and advising on implications
- Support with documentation requirements
- Preparation of tax returns
- Review and analysis of tax assessments
- Support during tax audits
- Assistance with appeals and tax litigation procedures
Audit / statutory audit
An audit is far more than a statutory requirement. Whether statutory audits, limited reviews or special engagements, the involvement of external auditors provides reliability and transparency for decision-makers.
Our risk-based approach helps identify sensitive areas and strengthens process security. Our experience auditing French subsidiaries and our regular cooperation with auditors of French groups are clear advantages.
Our services include:
- Statutory audits of annual financial statements
- Limited reviews
- Agreed-upon procedures
- Independent opinions and expert reports
HR management, payroll and HR administration
Comprehensive HR support—reliable, discreet and solution-oriented.
You focus on your core business; we take care of your payroll. Our team reduces risk and supports you in all payroll-related matters.
A dedicated contact person understands the specifics of your industry. Thanks to extensive experience and continuous training, our specialists ensure consistently high-quality service.
We optimize collaboration through clear, digital and efficient processes. This allows us to devote more time to compliant, legally sound advice. Outsourcing also protects you against unexpected staff absences—due to illness, vacation or employee turnover.
What makes our French Desk stand out
With many years of experience in the Franco-German context, we have a deep understanding of the specific challenges involved. Native French-speaking colleagues support you in day-to-day business.
With dhmpPERSONAL, we also offer a comprehensive service package specifically tailored to French subsidiaries.
Integrated transaction advisory
External growth transactions or divestments require a fine understanding of corporate cultures—especially in the Franco-German environment.
Our experts have more than 25 years of experience and have supported numerous transactions, including at KPMG and MAZARS.
Our strengths:
- Language and cultural expertise
- Integrated approach combining legal, tax and financial know-how
- Proactive, pragmatic support—from first contact through to integration
Our services include:
- Financial Due Diligence
- Tax Due Diligence
- Legal Due Diligence via kbht PartG mbB
- SPA review and advice
- Tax structuring
- Business valuation
- Support in negotiations
- Closing review
- Purchase price allocation
- First-time consolidation
- Post-merger integration advice
Collaboration with our partners
To ensure transactions are implemented efficiently, we work closely with Franco-German law firms, M&A experts and specialized partners within Allinial Global.
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