Are you an international or Japanese company looking for a competent tax consultancy in Germany that can support you with global know-how and local expertise? The HWS GLS partnership combines the regional knowledge of the HWS Group with the international experience of the HLS Global Group.
We offer you customized solutions for your tax, accounting and business management challenges - specifically tailored to multinational companies and Japanese subsidiaries in Germany.
HLS HWS Europe GmbH
Auditing company
Tax consultancy firm
Hotta Liesenberg Saito LLP
970 W. 190th Street, Suite 900,
Torrance CA 90502
USA
Phone: +1-424-246-2000
https://hls-global.com/
Our expertise
- Tax advice with a focus on international taxation and transfer pricing
- Corporate income tax and value added tax (VAT)
- Support with tax audits
- Financial accounting and outsourcing services
- Auditing and assurance for global companies
- Advice on mergers, takeovers and restructurings
- Payroll accounting in accordance with German standards
- Support for start-ups and entrepreneurs entering the European market
Further information about our international expertise and global competencies can be found on our page: International Skills
What we can do for you
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Comprehensive financial and tax due diligence to support informed transaction decisions
- Purchase price allocation in compliance with applicable accounting standards
- Seamless post-merger integration support to ensure operational and financial alignment
U.S. GAAP / IFRS & Investor Reporting
- Advisory and implementation support for revenue recognition requirements
- Transition to the percentage-of-completion method for long-term projects
- Lease accounting under U.S. GAAP and IFRS
- Deferred tax accounting and optimization
- Consolidation of (foreign) subsidiaries
- KPI-based reporting tailored to the needs of lenders and investors
International Taxation
- Preparation of transfer pricing documentation in line with international regulations
- Risk assessment and optimization of intercompany agreements
German Statutory Audit & Voluntary IFRS Audits
- Statutory audits under German GAAP
- Voluntary audits based on IFRS for lenders and investors
Accounting & Payroll Services
- Payroll services for expatriates and internationally mobile employees
- End-to-end bookkeeping solutions for start-ups and mid-sized companies
- Monthly investor reporting and management dashboards
CFO Advisory & Support
- Financial forecasting and planning (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Strategic market and financial analysis
- Cash and liquidity management
- Internal control system assessment and enhancement
- Advanced cost accounting solutions for manufacturing companies
Close to our clients
Understand. Care. Inspire - that's what we stand for.
Senior Vice President
Head of Japanese Desk Germany
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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CV
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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FAQ - Frequently asked questions
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FOR WHICH COMPANIES IS HWS HLS THE RIGHT PARTNER?
For international companies, especially Japanese subsidiaries, as well as multinational corporations with business activities in Germany and Europe.
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WHICH INTERNATIONAL TAX TOPICS DOES HWS HLS COVER?
We advise on corporate tax, VAT, international transfer pricing and provide support during tax audits.
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DOES HWS HLS ALSO OFFER SUPPORT FOR MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS?
Yes, we provide you with comprehensive support during M&A processes and restructuring to minimize risks and ensure success.
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HOW DOES HWS HLS SUPPORT START-UPS AND NEW MARKET ENTRANTS?
We help you enter the European market with comprehensive advice on tax, accounting, legal and compliance.
