Nicolas Helfre
Partner, Chartered Accountant
"For nearly 30 years, I have been advising French subsidiaries of international groups and French companies operating in Germany. I assist them with cross-border accounting, tax and payroll matters, providing pragmatic and tailored solutions to their needs. I have also developed specific expertise in the renewable energy sector."
Nicolas Helfre is a chartered accountant and partner who received dual training at a French business school and completed a Master’s degree in International Taxation at the University of Mannheim in Germany.
He started his career as an auditor at an Anglo-Saxon firm, working in France and Germany. He then joined a French group that provides services to local authorities, working as the accounting director for its German operations. He joined Coffra group in 2003 and has been a partner there since 2007.
With nearly 30 years of professional experience, Nicolas advises French companies operating in Germany, as well as subsidiaries of foreign groups established in France. He primarily works on cross-border issues relating to accounting, tax, and social security, providing clients with pragmatic, tailored solutions and information systems.
He has also developed tax and accounting expertise in the renewable energy sector alongside a dedicated team within the firm.
A fluent speaker of French, German and English, he works in an international environment on a daily basis, collaborating closely with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.