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I am a German lawyer and tax expert with over 25 years of experience, specializing in Value Added Tax (VAT) and tax structures for international companies with a connection to Germany and the EU.
I particularly support:
foreign companies with operations in Germany
E-commerce (Amazon, digital business models)
Startups and SMEs with cross-border sales
My focus is on practical, actionable tax compliance, not theory.
Key areas:
• VAT & Umsatzsteuer (Germany & EU)
• OSS / Reverse Charge / intra-Community acquisitions
• Registration & communication with tax authorities
• Structuring business models from a tax perspective
• Remediation and clarification of incorrect accounting records
• Preparation of tax returns (USt, KSt, GewSt – in cooperation with or instead of a tax advisor)
Typical mandates:
• UK/US companies with VAT obligations in Germany
• Amazon Sellers with EU structures
• GmbH / UG with unclear or incorrect accounting
• Companies without a clean handover from their bookkeeper/tax advisor
• Correction of VAT issues and late filings
What sets me apart:
I combine legal and tax advice with operational implementation.
This means:
I don't just analyze – I also implement
I work directly in accounting systems (e.g., SKR04)
I clarify issues with tax authorities independently
Working method:
clearly structured
solution-oriented
fully remote
quick familiarization with existing systems
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Conversational
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- RechtsanwältinSelf-Employed Lawyer & Finance ConsultantCONSULTING AND AUDITSNovember 2020 - Today (5 years and 7 months)Focus on Value Added Tax (VAT) and tax compliance for international companies with a connection to Germany and the EU.Support for clients with:• VAT (Germany & EU) – VAT returns, OSS, Reverse Charge• VAT structures for e-commerce (especially Amazon Sellers)• Tax classification of digital business models (SaaS, services)• Remediation of incorrect accounting records and VAT issues• Communication with tax authorities and clarification of tax mattersAccompanying:• international companies operating in Germany• Startups (UG/GmbH) with tax structure issues• SMEs with unclear or incomplete accountingAdditionally, legal support for:• Contract drafting in a corporate context• Compliance and risk analysesFocus on practical, actionable advice and direct integration into existing accounting and financial processes (incl. SKR04).
- RechtsanwaltsbüroFinance & Tax Consultant (Freelance)April 2010 - Today (16 years and 2 months)Carrying out financial accounting, VAT compliance (VAT returns, OSS, Reverse Charge), ELSTER submissions, annual closing preparation, and reporting for startups, UGs, and GmbHs. Structured financial processes for international clients.
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Education
- Banking Apprenticeship – Fundamentals of Financial and Accounting Practice Legal TrainingBanklehre – Grundlagen der Finanz- und Buchhaltungspraxis Juristische Ausbildung