Best Accounting Firms in Germany (2026): 8 Firms Reviewed

Many of the foreign companies I work with set up a GmbH in Germany before they hire anyone there, and the first local partner they need is not a marketing agency but a Steuerberater. This ranking is written for a company from the US, the UK, the Nordics or Poland that needs one of the accounting firms in Germany to keep its books, run payroll and file annual accounts and tax returns – in English. I checked that every firm is registered in Germany and kept 8.

Accounting firms in Germany at a glance

If you only have a minute, these are the accounting firms in Germany I would shortlist, in the order I would contact them. Each is reviewed below, with links to its reviews.

ACCONSIS – Tax, accounting, payroll and audit in one Munich firm.
mgp Merla Ganschow & Partner – Digital bookkeeping, payroll and annual accounts in Berlin.
INSIGHT TAX – English-speaking tax advisors for tech and SaaS companies.
Taxmain – English-speaking bookkeeping, payroll and year-end in Frankfurt.
Rödl & Partner – Outsourced accounting and compliance for foreign subsidiaries.
dhpg – Mid-tier audit, tax and accounting for the Mittelstand.
Baker Tilly Germany – German member of the Baker Tilly network.
Grant Thornton Germany – German member of Grant Thornton for mid-market groups.

How I ranked the accounting firms in Germany

I ranked the accounting firms in Germany by quality first, fit second and price third:

Google reviews – almost no German tax firm collects Clutch reviews, so Google ratings and their number carry the most weight.
A German firm – every firm is registered in the German commercial or partnership register, with its register number and VAT ID in its Impressum.
Service for foreign companies – English-speaking advisors and experience with subsidiaries, branches and foreign founders.
Scope – bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts, tax returns and, where needed, audit.
Size and reach – a single-city firm or a network with offices across Germany.

German tax firms rarely publish prices, so price comes into play only when you compare quotes. I left out firms whose Impressum does not show who the contracting company is.

The 8 best accounting firms in Germany, reviewed

Every one of the accounting firms in Germany below gets the same treatment: who they are, what clients say, the facts that matter when you hire, and my opinion on who should – and should not – work with them.

1. ACCONSIS

Tax, accounting, payroll and audit in one Munich firm

ACCONSIS is a Munich firm that combines tax advice, audit, legal advice and management consulting under one roof, with more than 170 experts. Its English website lists services for doing business in Germany and names internationally operating companies as a client group; it also offers accounting and payroll outsourcing.

What clients say. Google: 4.9/5 from 67 reviews. Reviewers rate the team highly, including for smooth communication in English and cross-border advice.

Facts: Munich · 170+ people · German and English.

My take: the best-reviewed of the larger accounting firms in Germany I looked at, and a natural one-stop shop for a foreign-owned company in Bavaria. Best for: foreign-owned SMEs that want bookkeeping, payroll, annual accounts, tax and audit from one firm. Not for: companies that want a nationwide network or a fixed-price online package.

Visit acconsis.de →Company profile & reviews →

2. mgp Merla Ganschow & Partner

Digital bookkeeping, payroll and annual accounts in Berlin

mgp is a tax partnership in Berlin-Charlottenburg with about 50 tax advisors, tax specialists and lawyers. It offers digital bookkeeping, payroll and annual financial statements with online fee calculators, a dedicated service for advice in English, and two partners certified in international tax law.

What clients say. Google: 4.9/5 from 225 reviews – the largest review base on this list. Clients consistently praise how responsive and competent the firm is.

Facts: Berlin · about 50 people · German and English.

My take: transparent pricing and an excellent review record – my pick for a foreign start-up or SME with a GmbH in Berlin. Best for: foreign start-ups and SMEs with a Berlin GmbH that want digital bookkeeping and payroll. Not for: groups that need multi-country reporting from one provider.

Visit mgp-steuerberater.de →Company profile & reviews →

3. INSIGHT TAX

English-speaking tax advisors for tech and SaaS companies

INSIGHT TAX is a Berlin tax advisory firm with a branch in Hamburg that focuses on scaling tech and SaaS businesses and international founders. Its website is in English and covers corporate and international tax, M&A tax and valuations; a sister firm, INSIGHT AUDIT, handles audits.

What clients say. Google: 5.0/5 from 15 reviews. Reviewers praise its English-speaking, start-up-savvy advice.

Facts: Berlin · 10–49 people · English and German.

My take: the most English-first of the accounting firms in Germany on this list. Confirm that bookkeeping and payroll are in scope, as its website focuses on tax. Best for: foreign-founded tech and SaaS companies in Berlin or Hamburg. Not for: traditional industrial or retail subsidiaries.

Visit insight-tax.de →Company profile & reviews →

4. Taxmain

English-speaking bookkeeping, payroll and year-end in Frankfurt

Taxmain is a tax advisory and audit firm in Frankfurt that traces its history over more than 75 years through predecessor firms. Its English page offers small businesses monthly or quarterly bookkeeping with VAT returns, payroll, German GAAP annual accounts and tax returns.

What clients say. Google: 5.0/5 from 44 reviews. Reviewers give top marks for fast responses and clear communication.

Facts: Frankfurt · German and English.

My take: a solid, English-speaking choice for a small foreign company in the Rhine-Main area. Best for: small foreign-owned GmbHs and branches around Frankfurt. Not for: larger groups that need IFRS reporting or transfer pricing.

Visit taxmain.de →Company profile & reviews →

5. Rödl & Partner

Outsourced accounting and compliance for foreign subsidiaries

Rödl & Partner is a German-headquartered firm of tax advisors, auditors, lawyers and outsourcing specialists with 21 offices in Germany and about 6,000 people worldwide. For foreign companies it offers outsourced accounting, annual accounts, payroll and tax compliance for subsidiaries, branches and permanent establishments, as well as VAT and transfer pricing.

What clients say. Google: 3.4/5 from 31 reviews for the Nuremberg headquarters, mixing client and employer feedback, so it says little about service quality.

Facts: Nuremberg · 1,000+ people · German, English and many more.

My take: the most complete inbound service in Germany – the right call for a subsidiary of an international group, less so for a small start-up. Best for: subsidiaries and branches of international groups. Not for: very small GmbHs on a tight budget.

Visit roedl.com →Company profile & reviews →

6. dhpg

Mid-tier audit, tax and accounting for the Mittelstand

dhpg, founded in 1949 and headquartered in Bonn with offices in Berlin, Frankfurt, Bremen and other cities, is a German mid-tier firm of auditors, tax advisors and lawyers. It serves owner-managed companies and subsidiaries with accounting, payroll, annual accounts, tax and audit.

What clients say. Google: 4.6/5 from 15 reviews. The reviews for the Bonn office are mostly positive.

Facts: founded 1949 · Bonn · 250–999 people · German and English.

My take: a dependable mid-tier firm when your subsidiary also needs a statutory audit. Best for: foreign subsidiaries that need an audit-capable firm. Not for: micro companies that want a low-cost remote service.

Visit dhpg.de →Company profile & reviews →

7. Baker Tilly Germany

German member of the Baker Tilly network

Baker Tilly in Germany is a multidisciplinary group of audit, tax, legal and consulting firms headquartered in Düsseldorf. As part of the Baker Tilly International network, it supports foreign-owned subsidiaries with tax compliance, accounting, payroll and audit.

What clients say. Google: 4.8/5 from 4 reviews – too few reviews to judge, so the network’s reputation is the main proof.

Facts: Düsseldorf · German and English.

My take: the logical choice if your group already works with Baker Tilly in other countries. Best for: subsidiaries of groups that use Baker Tilly elsewhere. Not for: small companies that only need bookkeeping.

Visit bakertilly.de →Company profile & reviews →

8. Grant Thornton Germany

German member of Grant Thornton for mid-market groups

Grant Thornton AG is the German member firm of Grant Thornton International, headquartered in Düsseldorf. It provides audit, tax, outsourced accounting and payroll, and advisory services to mid-market and international companies.

What clients say. Google: 3.7/5 from 3 reviews for the Frankfurt office – too few reviews to judge; the network brand is the main proof.

Facts: Düsseldorf · German and English.

My take: a recognised network brand for groups that need audit-grade reporting in Germany. Best for: foreign mid-market groups that need audit and tax compliance. Not for: small GmbHs that only need low-cost bookkeeping.

Visit grantthornton.de →Company profile & reviews →

What accounting firms in Germany charge

Accounting firms in Germany usually charge according to the official fee schedule for tax advisors (StBVV) or a fixed monthly fee based on the number of bookings and employees. None of the firms in this ranking publishes a price list except mgp, which offers online fee calculators. Ask for a written fee offer covering bookkeeping, payroll per employee, annual accounts and tax returns.

The big difference is between independent firms such as ACCONSIS, mgp or Taxmain, which suit small and mid-sized companies, and networks such as Rödl & Partner, Baker Tilly or Grant Thornton, which suit subsidiaries that also need an audit and group reporting.

How to hire an accounting firm in Germany

When you hire an accounting firm in Germany, check three things: that the advisors who will handle your company speak English, which accounting software they use (most work with DATEV) and who files your VAT returns and annual accounts with the authorities.

German deadlines are strict: monthly or quarterly VAT returns, monthly payroll reporting and annual accounts that a GmbH must publish. Ask each accounting firm in Germany for a calendar of deadlines for your company in the first year.

Accounting firms in Germany: FAQ

The questions foreign companies ask most before hiring accounting firms in Germany.

Do accounting firms in Germany work in English?

Yes, many accounting firms in Germany work in English – among them ACCONSIS, mgp, INSIGHT TAX and Taxmain, which have English-speaking advisors for foreign clients. Official filings are always in German.

Does a GmbH need a tax advisor in Germany?

No, a GmbH is not legally required to hire a tax advisor in Germany, but almost every foreign-owned GmbH does, because bookkeeping, payroll reporting and annual accounts must follow German rules and deadlines.

How much do accounting firms in Germany charge?

Accounting firms in Germany charge according to the official fee schedule for tax advisors or a fixed monthly fee; for a small GmbH, expect a monthly fee for bookkeeping and payroll plus a separate fee for the annual accounts and tax returns.

Which accounting firm in Germany is best for start-ups?

The best accounting firm in Germany for start-ups is, in my opinion, mgp Merla Ganschow & Partner in Berlin for digital bookkeeping and payroll, or INSIGHT TAX for English-speaking tech founders.

My verdict: which accounting firm in Germany to hire

Choosing among accounting firms in Germany depends on your company. For a foreign SME in Bavaria, hire ACCONSIS. For a start-up or SME in Berlin, hire mgp. For an English-speaking tech company, hire INSIGHT TAX. For a small company around Frankfurt, hire Taxmain. For a subsidiary of an international group, hire Rödl & Partner.

Whichever accounting firm in Germany you choose, agree in writing on the scope, the deadlines and who your English-speaking contact will be.

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Written by Adrian DąbrowieckiSEO consultant and founder of Marketer Coffee in Wrocław. I write every ranking on this site myself. Disclosure: Marketer Coffee is my agency.Last updated 25 Oct 2026Changelog · Oct 2026: first version, 8 firms

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