Stephanie Saur

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Services

Audit & Assurance

Auditing increases the reliability of your company information for all decision-makers – thereby building credibility and trust.

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Advisory

Business consulting that works

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Operational Advisory
Solidifying and supporting transformation
Deal Advisory
We’ll advise you on national and international transactions
Valuation & economic and dispute advisory
We’ll value your business fairly and realistically
Public sector
Digitalisation, processes & projects
Debt advisory & treasury services
Funding and treasury consulting to the client’s advantage

Tax

Regardless of whether you run a business, an institution or represent a family office, top-quality tax advice is more important for success than ever. We offer...

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Tax for businesses
Because your business – national or international – deserves better tax advice.
Tax for financial institutions
Financial services tax – for banks, asset managers and insurance companies
Global mobility services
Avoid double taxation – and minimise costs

Legal

Legal cover for you and your company

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Employment law
Representation for businesses
Commercial & distribution
Making purchasing and distribution legally water-tight.
Financial Services | Legal
Your Growth, Our Commitment.
Business legal
Doing business successfully by optimally structuring companies
Real estate law
We cover everything on the real estate sector, the hotel industry, and the law governing construction and architects, condominium ownership, and letting and renting.
IT, IP and data protection
IT security and digital innovations
Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
Your one-stop service provider focusing on M&A transactions

Our sustainability/ESG services

Sustainable transformation for your business.

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Sustainability strategy
Laying the cornerstone for sustainability.
Sustainability management
Managing the change to sustainability.
Legal aspects of sustainability
Legal aspects of sustainability
Sustainability reporting
Communicating sustainability performance and ensuring compliance.
Sustainable finance
Integrating sustainability into investment decisions.
Grant Thornton B2B ESG-Study
Grant Thornton B2B ESG-Study

International expertise

Rooted locally, connected globally.

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International business
Our country expertise
Entering the German market
Your reliable partners.

Industries

Automotive

You think in global terms of innovation and flexibility. So do we – and beyond.

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Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals

Your industry is at the forefront. Together, we’ll forge ahead with new ideas.

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Energy & natural resources

Your industry is governed by standards and regulations. We deliver solutions.

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Financial services

Regulatory changes, pressure on cost management, the need to grow, and increased investments in technology and data are dominating the financial services...

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Healthcare

Your market is growing. With our efficient strategies, you can grow with it.

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Maritime

Digital transformation is only one of the many challenges your industry is facing. We’ll steer you through them.

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Mechanical & plant engineering

Research and development drive your industry forward. Across borders, we’re at your side.

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Private Equity

We continue to see the German private equity market on the rise. Private equity investors currently possess substantial capital resources. Here the German...

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Public sector

Demands on the public sector are increasing. Our solutions are sustainable.

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Real estate

Your partner – even in challenging times.

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Retail & consumer products

Your industry demands flexibility and speed. Our clear strategy delivers both.

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Technology/Media/Telecom

Your branch is defined by dynamic innovation. We’re your partners on an equal footing.

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Transport & logistics

Growth and innovation are the subjects you’re interested in. Reach the goal with our smart solutions.

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Travel/Tourism/Leisure

You’re planning new projects, restructuring and transactions We’re at your side. Personally.

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Stephanie Saur - Tax Adviser and Lawyer

Stephanie Saur has many years of experience in advising on wage tax. She is head of the wage tax department and is responsible for its successful development. Stephanie’s experience in the area of tax treatment of incentives stands out in particular. Her client portfolio includes medium-sized companies as well as international corporations of various industries.

Fields of expertise

Wage tax audits
Development and implementation of wage tax-related corporate guidelines (e.g. for travel expenses, incentives, company cars) and of remuneration concepts
IT-supported solutions for documentation and fiscal treatment of benefits in kind
Creation of applications for correction of returns in accordance with Sec. 153 of the Fiscal Code of Germany [Abgabenordnung, AO] and Sec. 41c Income Tax Act [Einkommensteuergesetz, EStG]
Coordination of integrated consultancy approaches requiring not only wage tax advice, but also other services as regards tax and law matters

Memberships

Member of the Cologne Chamber of Industry and Commerce wage tax association

Qualifications

Tax Adviser
Lawyer
Magister Legum (LL.M.) in commercial and tax law

Services

Tax

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