Zepf Taxes Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH

About Zepf Taxes Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH

Operating from the centre of Zurich, this boutique practice specialises in German tax law and cross-border tax questions linking Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Its owner is a former tax official and certified German tax adviser with an international tax focus. The firm serves individuals, companies and start-ups, and also takes mandates from other advisers as a second-opinion partner. Expatriate taxation is a named specialism, covering moves into and out of a country, double-tax avoidance, social-security questions and support with German family benefits. Other topics include inheritance and gift tax, voluntary disclosure and tax dispute proceedings, withholding-tax refunds, treaty issues and the tax treatment of foreign subsidiaries and branches. Bookkeeping and annual accounts for German companies are possible through its network. Tax returns are prepared digitally with electronic signatures. The site is mainly German with an English introductory page.

Services

Tax returns for individuals and companies, expatriate tax advice including arrival interviews and returns on moving in or out, double-taxation treaty planning, refunds of withholding tax on interest, licences and dividends, and advice on reporting obligations for cross-border arrangements. Further services cover inheritance and gift tax planning, voluntary disclosure and tax-dispute representation, tax audits, expert opinions for other advisers, and accounting with annual financial statements for German companies.

• ✕ Company formation: not listed
• ✓ Accounting and bookkeeping: offered
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✕ VAT: not listed
• ✕ Payroll: not listed
• ✕ Audit: not listed
• ✕ Bank account assistance: not listed
• ✕ Residency and visas: not listed
• ✕ Corporate secretarial: not listed
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed

Licences and registrations

• Certified tax adviser under German law (owner)

As declared by the firm. Check a licence with the regulator before you rely on it.