Services for German-speaking companies
Founded by Austrian-born Gerhard Felser in 1941, Accru Felsers has maintained close contacts with clients from Austria, Germany and Switzerland for over 65 years. We enjoy a long-standing association with Rödl & Partner public accountants in Germany who have affiliate offices throughout Europe. We also have strong relationships with InterGest business process outsourcing specialists in Europe, the Austrian Trade Office and the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Sydney.
If your business is expanding into Europe or based overseas and entering the Australian
market, our team can offer you the advantage of:
- German-speaking accountants with first-hand experience of both European and Australian business systems and cultures
- Experience in establishing appropriate business vehicles, tax structures and financial reporting systems for European companies
- Relevant contacts to advisers in Europe via our association with Rödl & Partner.
We have built on our natural advantage of German language and business experience to provide a broad range of services tailored to the specific needs of companies doing business in Europe and Australia. These include:
Business & Corporate Advisory
- Advice on sale and acquisition of businesses
- Business valuations
- Due diligence reviews
Audit & Assurance
- Audit of accounts according to local GAAP, IAS/IFRS or national GAAP.
- Assistance with statutory accounts preparation
- Feedback on internal controls
Taxation Consulting and International Tax Arrangements
- Issues of permanent establishments and residency
- Inbound/outbound business structuring
- Transfer Pricing Manual preparation and advice
- Advising on capitalising, withholding tax and double tax agreements
- Applications of GST to international arrangements
- Resident and expat tax effective salary packaging
- Preparation of tax returns
Business Process Outsourcing
- Formation of new business entities
- Bookeeping and payroll services
- Registrations with corporate and tax authorities
- Regular management reporting
- Budget and KPI monitoring
- Treasury / cash flow management
Accru are regular writers on topics affecting German-speaking businesses in Australia. Articles include:
Audit - an under-exploited asset for German subsidiaries - German Australian Business News 2012
Interview with Michael Kersch - German Australian Business News 2011
Australian tax change and the windfarm industry - Glenda Nixon, German Australian Chamber of Commerce website 2011
New TOFA tax rules now apply, Glenda Nixon, German Australian Business Guide 2010
Outsoucing makes sense for many German Subsidiaries, Rebecca Zizzo, German Australian Business News Dec 2008
If you would like to know more, please contact Michael Kersch, Rebecca Zizzo or Glenda Nixon, Accru Felsers partners who specialise in advising German-speaking companies.
