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Accompaniment of French companies towards Germany

International groups, creation or development of subsidiaries, we accompany our clients in their needs for "go to Germany" missions. We are able to provide legal, accounting and tax advice: our auditors, lawyers, chartered accountants and engineers each have a special know-how for the subsidiaries of French companies that are setting up, or have set up, in Germany.

OUR FRANCO-GERMAN CULTURE

At COFFRA Group, 80% of our clients are international groups, the vast majority of which are of Franco-German origin. What sets us apart is our specific know-how, thanks to our Franco-German culture, our multilingualism and our international skills. But it is also our know-how, characterized by empathy, transparency and availability, including on the part of our partners.

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ESTABLISHMENT ON GERMAN SOIL

As a financial and legal partner and a specialist in French-German law, we translate your business project into a structure designed to guarantee your financial performance.

First of all, we help you to create your subsidiary:

  • Creation of the subsidiary in Germany
  • Keeping the accounts
  • Preparation of tax returns
  • Transposition of German accounts into French
  • Legal support in Germany

We then set up the basis for tax optimization, both for your group or your subsidiary and for yourself, and for the intra-group financial processes.

We also train your teams on the specific accounting and tax issues in Germany.

We help you to adapt the finance and HR modules of your ERP to German constraints.

And we accompany your managers in their installation in Germany, both on a personal and administrative level.

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COMPANY ACQUISITIONS IN GERMANY

The fastest and best solution to optimize and grow your investment is in some cases the acquisition of an existing company. In this way, you have direct access to customers, products, patents and employees. Involve us as a competent advisor in your acquisition plans from the very beginning. We help you to minimize legal risks and offer you targeted services:

  • Selection of the legally and fiscally appropriate form of acquisition and assessment of the consequences in other countries
  • Examination of all legal, tax and social aspects of the acquisition as well as financial solutions
  • Performing due diligence
  • Drafting of various documents: confidentiality agreements, acquisition contracts, guarantee of assets and liabilities, liability…
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POST-ACQUISITION SUPPORT IN GERMANY

The successful takeover and integration of a new acquisition requires a well-defined strategy and the preparation and structuring of the integration project. At COFFRA group, we mobilize the teams and support the managers in identifying and implementing the key value-creation projects in order to promote an effective takeover.

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OUTSOURCING

If you are looking for global and customized solutions that guarantee the relevance and implementation of your strategic development, we can help you reduce and rationalize your administrative tasks through global outsourcing. By relieving you of unproductive burdens to the maximum extent, we help to create real positive effects, such as increased efficiency and better performance of the outsourced areas.

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MOORE NETWORK

At COFFRA group, we have been the French member of the 12th largest global audit network, Moore, for over ten years.

The Moore network has 13 partner firms in Germany

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Depuis l’entrée en vigueur du Règlement de protection des données personnelles (RGPD), nous vous assistons dans votre démarche de mise en conformité pour cibler les actions à mener au sein de votre entreprise.

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"I support individuals, families, shareholders and investors in structuring, transferring and optimizing their wealth, as well as with their tax compliance obligations. I also advise in a Franco-German context on international tax issues, family governance, estate planning, and during tax audits or disputes."

Violaine BOUQUILLARD, Avocate au Barreau de Paris, Senior Counsel - Responsable du Pôle Family Solutions

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"I assist companies and non-profit organizations in the strategic management of employment and HR matters, particularly during development, restructuring, or transformation projects. I support them in their dealings with the authorities, in litigation, and in conducting internal investigations, with tailored and rigorous legal guidance at every stage of their evolution."

Emma NICKELS, Lawyer at the Strasbourg Bar

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    Partner, Chartered Accountant

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    "I support my international and French clients in optimizing their financial management, improving accounting processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and performing statutory audit assignments related to contributions and mergers, leveraging sharp technical expertise and thorough analysis of complex situations."
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    Apolline Arkwright
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    Partner, Chartered Accountant

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    NicolaCHAUDESSOLLE

    Partner, Avocat au Barreau de Paris, Rechtsanwältin (Lawyer at the Paris Bar and German Lawyer), LL.M (Paris Panthéon-Assas)

    "I support international groups in their establishment and development on the French market by advising them on commercial, transport, and logistics law, and actively assisting them during contract negotiations with their partners."
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    NicolaCHAUDESSOLLE
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    Partner, Avocat au Barreau de Paris, Rechtsanwältin (Lawyer at the Paris Bar and German Lawyer), LL.M (Paris Panthéon-Assas)

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    Yann Goineau

    Partner, Statutory Auditor

    "I support French and international groups in audit and compliance, focusing on internal control, GDPR, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering. I also lead audits of publicly funded projects and assist with ESG reporting and CSRD compliance."
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    Yann Goineau
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    Partner, Statutory Auditor

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    JörgLetschert

    Partner, Rechtsanwalt, Avocat au Barreau de Paris

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    Partner, Rechtsanwalt, Avocat au Barreau de Paris

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    Nikolaj MILBRADT

    Partner, Avocat au Barreau de Paris

    "I have been advising companies and their leaders for over twenty years on tax matters, particularly corporate taxation, tax litigation, reorganizations, transfer pricing, and structuring of cross-border investments, with a pragmatic approach that ensures compliance with local and international regulations."
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    Nikolaj MILBRADT
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    Partner, Avocat au Barreau de Paris

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    MarcPLEGER

    Partner, Avocat au Barreau de Paris

    "I assist French and international clients, particularly German-speaking ones, in complex commercial litigation, covering liability, contracts, and insolvency proceedings, providing both advisory and representation before all French civil and commercial courts."
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    MarcPLEGER
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    Partner, Avocat au Barreau de Paris

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    ChristophSCHLOTTHAUER

    Président of Coffra group, Expert-comptable, Commissaire aux Comptes Durabilité « CAC Vert »

    "I primarily support German groups in their establishment, development, restructuring, and succession projects in France, combining accounting expertise, audit, and strategic advisory with a strong understanding of cross-border and intercultural challenges."
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    ChristophSCHLOTTHAUER
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    Président of Coffra group, Expert-comptable, Commissaire aux Comptes Durabilité « CAC Vert »

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    Françoise Sitterlé

    Associée, Avocat au Barreau de Paris

    "I assist primarily French subsidiaries of international groups in complex mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructurings, insolvency proceedings, and commercial contract negotiations, both in advisory and litigation matters, with a particular focus on Franco-German business relations."
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    Françoise Sitterlé
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    Associée, Avocat au Barreau de Paris

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    Franz-JosefTöcker

    Partner, Statutory Auditor

    I assist French, German, and international companies with audit, certification, and advisory assignments, ensuring the reliability of their financial statements, regulatory compliance, and the effective handling of cross-border accounting and organizational issues. My expertise is built on over twenty years of experience with French and German/Austrian accounting standards.
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    Franz-JosefTöcker
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    Partner, Statutory Auditor

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