Audit & Advisory

Does your Dutch company do business in Germany? Then you'll sooner or later face audits. Sometimes you're legally required to have your annual accounts audited in Germany. In other cases, your Dutch group accountant will request additional audit work for the consolidated accounts. In either case, you need someone in Germany who speaks the language, knows the regulations, and understands how you operate as a Dutch entrepreneur. That's why you choose Heisterborg International.

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Focused on international structures

We focus on Dutch companies operating in Germany through a subsidiary, branch, or joint venture. We also support Dutch accountants and audit teams who need audit information in Germany.

Our services align with international group structures and combine German precision with Dutch practical experience. We deliver what's necessary; no more, no less.

You can contact us for:

  • audit of reporting packages for consolidation (HGB or IFRS)
  • audit work commissioned by the group accountant (for example, fixed assets, inventories, receivables or personnel costs)
  • statutory or voluntary audit of the German annual accounts (HGB)
  • advice on setting up and optimising reporting and collaboration with your head office

We carry out these tasks transparently and in close consultation with you and your accountant. We coordinate, adjust, and maintain the pace.

Special situations require specific expertise

Sometimes you need more than just a financial check. For example, because you have an upcoming investment or are considering acquiring a German company. Our specialists are ready to assist you in those situations as well.

We provide support for, among other things:

  • valuations and due diligence in acquisitions
  • checking planning calculations and integrated financial models
  • sustainability reporting according to ESRS or VSME
  • internal audits and process controls
  • investigation into suspected fraud or irregularities

Our approach is analytical, pragmatic and tailored to the realities of international businesses.

Your advantage: knowledge of two systems

Our accountants are familiar with German HGB regulations and have a thorough understanding of IFRS. They understand how a Dutch accountant thinks and what a German tax inspector expects. This allows us to respond quickly and prevent delays or misunderstandings.

Moreover, we speak the language of entrepreneurs. So you'll not only receive accurate reports, but also explanations you understand and can use to move forward.

We work for:

  • Dutch SMEs with a branch or GmbH in Germany
  • family businesses with an international structure
  • Dutch accounting firms that assist their clients in Germany

An audit partner who thinks along with you

Do you want to know what's required in Germany – and what isn't? Are you unsure whether you have a statutory audit obligation? Or are you looking for support with a specific aspect of your audit?

We'll work with you and provide clear answers. No unnecessary work, no duplicate costs. Only what's truly necessary for your situation.

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How else can we help you?

You can contact us with all your questions about doing business in Germany, from complex legal or tax issues to questions about cultural differences. But we don't stop at just advice; we ensure you can successfully and worry-free do business in Germany. We go above and beyond other firms, as we can also take care of many practical matters for you.

David Grünewald
Tax advisor, accountant and Master of Science
  • d.gruenewald@heisterborg.de
  • + 49 (0) 2563 - 922-105
David Grünewald
David Grünewald
Tax advisor, accountant and Master of Science
  • d.gruenewald@heisterborg.de
  • + 49 (0) 2563 - 922-105
David Grünewald

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