Think without limits - act safely.
In a globalized business world, international expertise is crucial for sustainable growth.
With our specialized team for international tax law, accounting and transfer pricing, HWS supports medium-sized companies, family businesses and corporations in their cross-border activities - strategically, legally compliant and practical.
International expansion opens up opportunities - but also brings with it tax and legal challenges. We advise you on the development of an optimal international structure and support you at every stage:
- Designing international corporate structures
Choice of legal form, holding and permanent establishment structures, financing concepts - Investments abroad (outbound)
Tax planning and support for setting up locations, acquiring shareholdings and joint ventures - Investments from abroad in Germany (inbound)
Tax structuring, notification, registration, contract drafting - Tax relocation of companies and private individuals
Optimization of tax consequences in the event of relocation of residence or domicile - Transaction-related advice / due diligence
Tax risk analysis and optimization for company acquisitions and sales - International employee assignments (expatriates)
Assignment to countries with or without double taxation agreements, review of permanent establishment risks, wage tax and social security issues
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He focuses on business and tax law advice with national and international references to medium-sized clients. In addition, the audit advisory of individual and consolidated financial statements in accordance with HGB and IFRS, corporate transactions and the establishment and support of branches of foreign companies in Germany.
Ingo Haug is a member of the audit committee for auditors and auditors for quality control in accordance with section 57a (3) WPO at the Chamber of Auditors. Ingo Haug is also a lecturer for external audit advisory – audit advisory at the Reutlingen University of Applied Sciences - European School of Business (ESB).
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1988 - 1990 Training as an Insurance Clerk 1990 - 1995 Studied at the University of Tübingen,
Graduate in Business Administration2000 Appointment as Tax Advisor 2002 Appointment as an Auditor since 2007 Partner -
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The focus of Sandy Schatz's work is advising medium-sized companies and private individuals on business management and tax law as well as preparing annual financial statements in various legal forms. With the help of our international network, Mr. Schatz also advises domestic and foreign companies on all questions of international tax law.
Furthermore, Mr. Schatz accompanies companies in the implementation of company acquisitions and sales.
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2006 - 2010 Studied at the University in Vancouver / Canada, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 2010 - 2012 Studied at the European Business School in Reutlingen, Master of Arts (International Accounting and Taxation) 2017 Appointment as a tax advisor since 2021 Partner -
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International business activities require transparency, reliability and uniform accounting standards. We support you in implementing international requirements:
- Conversion to international accounting standards
Conversion from HGB to IFRS or US GAAP - Preparation of consolidated and annual financial statements
Compliance with legal and internal company requirements - Reporting in accordance with parent company requirements
Implementation of internal management accounting policies, group reporting - Investor Reporting & Compliance
Ensuring compliance with reporting and disclosure obligations - Financial accounting & ongoing bookkeeping
Proper mapping of all business transactions - Payroll services
International payroll outsourcing including notification and reporting
Senior Vice President
Head of Japanese Desk Germany
For foreign companies wishing to invest in Germany - or German companies with ambitions in Asia - we offer specialized German Desks in close cooperation with our local partners.
German Desk Japan
In cooperation with HLS Global in Tokyo
- Market entry and location selection in Germany
- Compliance with Japanese tax regulations
- Support in human resources and labor law
- Auditing and assurance services
- Accounting and operational outsourcing
- Transfer pricing documentation and advice
- M&A transaction consulting (due diligence, deal advisory)
German Desk India
In cooperation with HLS Global in India
- Advice on market entry and regulatory requirements
- Tax and compliance advice for subsidiaries and permanent establishments
- Support in labor and corporate law
- Financial accounting and outsourcing solutions
- Transfer pricing documentation and benchmarking
- M&A deal advisory, due diligence, contract drafting
