What ETL Global does

ETL Global is a private international professional services network headquartered in Essen, Germany, founded in 2016. The network delivers integrated Tax, Legal, Audit, and Accounting services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across more than 60 countries through independent member firms, country-specific International Desks (China, France, Germany, Italy, LATAM, Spain), and specialized verticals such as the Sport Desk and Global Mobility. Its core operating model is a federated network: ETL International AG Steuerberatungsgesellschaft acts as the coordinating entity, while member firms retain operational autonomy and join through partnerships, joint ventures, or acquisitions. The network's largest disclosed revenue clusters include ETL Global Spain (€222.1 million in FY2025, 11.7% YoY growth), In Extenso in France (nearly €475 million in accountancy services, ranked 1st in French accountancy), and the Czech subgroup at CZK 673 million in 2025 (14% YoY). NexumStp, operating under the ETL Italia joint venture, runs 59 offices across Italy and serves approximately 22,000 SMEs.

The business generates revenue through professional service fees charged by member firms to clients, supplemented by network membership economics (brand, cross-referrals, International Desk infrastructure). ETL Global is ranked 6th among European networks in La Profession Comptable 2026 and holds the 5th position in Spain's professional services ranking for a fifth consecutive year. Recent strategic activity has been dominated by serial member firm integrations — NexumStp (Italy, 2022), Noone Casey (Ireland, 2022), the ETL Italia joint venture (2024), COMARK GLOBAL and Siconting (Portugal, 2025–2026), Grupo Espinosa and Gin\u00e9 (Spain, 2026), and ETL mensching plus (Germany real estate focus, 2026). The technology stack is intentionally non-proprietary: there is no platform, API, or AI/ML capability described in source material, and delivery is human-advisory-led. The network's value proposition rests on local SME coverage, multidisciplinary advisory under one brand, and cross-border reach via International Desks, with growth driven primarily by acquisition-led geographic expansion rather than product innovation.

Name

ETL Global

Legal name

ETL International AG Steuerberatungsgesellschaft

Website

https://etl-global.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ETL Global is a private international professional services network headquartered in Essen, Germany, delivering integrated Tax, Legal, Audit, and Accounting services to SMEs across 60+ countries through independent member firms and country-specific International Desks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Services — Tax, Legal, Audit and Accounting

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

akta.pro primary industry

Global Employer of Record (EOR) Services (BPACAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Data Engineering, Integration & ETL/ELT Services (BPAEAHAB), Employer of Record (EOR) & Global Payroll (FSAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Professional services network
• Tax advisory services
• Audit and accounting
• International tax advisory
• SME business advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services Fees: ETL Global operates as an international network of professional service firms. Member firms provide Tax, Legal, Audit, Accounting and related services to SMEs. Revenue is generated through professional service fees charged to clients for advisory, compliance, and consulting services.
2. Network Membership and Affiliation: ETL Global generates value through network membership, with member firms paying fees or royalties for affiliation. The network provides international reach, brand recognition, and cross-referrals among member firms across 60+ countries.
3. ETL Global Spain Revenue: ETL Global Spain reported revenues of €222.1 million in the 2025 financial year with year-on-year growth of 11.7%. Revenue from legal and tax advisory services reached €187.4 million with 27.5% growth.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ETL Global is an international professional services network that delivers Tax, Legal, Audit and Accounting & Services to small and medium-sized enterprises through member firms in more than 60 countries. Its core offering combines multidisciplinary advisory (international tax, transfer pricing, legal, statutory audit, bookkeeping) with specialized services such as the Sport Desk and country-specific International Desks that provide native-language, cross-border advisory for SMEs and internationally active clients.

Product overview

ETL Global operates as a unified professional services network rather than a software product company. The core offering consists of integrated advisory services for small and medium-sized enterprises, combining tax, legal, audit, and accounting services under one network. Services are delivered through regional International Desks (China, France, Germany, Italy, LATAM, Spain) that provide native-language support, supplemented by specialised verticals including Sport Desk for athletes and Global Mobility for internationally mobile individuals. The portfolio is designed to offer comprehensive, cross-border advisory services with a local service approach across more than 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tax Services Specialised tax services covering all phases of the tax process, including international tax and transfer pricing advisory, delivered to SMEs and internationally active clients through member firms.
• Legal Services Legal advice services helping clients avoid unnecessary risks and costs through qualified lawyers across the ETL Global network.
• Audit Services International audit services providing tools to control and monitor business operations, including financial statement audits, delivered by qualified auditors across the network.
• Accounting & Services Expert accounting solutions to elevate clients' financial management capabilities, including bookkeeping, payroll and outsourced accounting delivered by member firms.
• Sport Desk Advisory services for professional sports clients on international tax and legal matters connected to their careers, including cross-border contract and transition planning.
• International Desks Country-specific desks (China, France, Germany, Italy, LATAM, Spain) that provide native-language advisory and local cultural familiarity for clients needing services in foreign markets.
• Global Mobility Interdisciplinary services supporting clients with international mobility and relocation matters, including tax, immigration and social security advisory.
• Real Estate Services Advisory services related to real estate transactions, property matters and specialized real estate tax/audit work (including KAGB-related services through ETL mensching plus).
• International Tax Cross-border tax advisory for clients operating in or expanding into multiple jurisdictions, addressing multi-country tax compliance, structuring and reporting.
• Transfer Pricing Transfer pricing advisory covering documentation, benchmarking, policy design and dispute resolution for cross-border intra-group transactions.

Quantifiable outcome

• ETL Global Spain achieved €222.1 million revenue with 11.7% year-on-year growth in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grupo EspinosaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Grupo Espinosa, based in Bilbao and Logroño, integrated into ETL Global through Despachos BK. Led by Francisco Espinosa, the firm adds more than 40 professionals with solid experience in tax, accounting and labour advisory.
• GinéminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Giné joined ETL Global through ETL Global JLC Asesores in Aragón. Based in province of Huesca with team of more than twenty professionals providing tax, accounting, labour and corporate advisory services.
• SicontingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Siconting, founded in 2011 and based in Lisbon, joined ETL Global Portugal. Provides services in accounting, tax advisory, financial consulting, and human resources. Led by Hugo Simplício who also joined Numeric Consulting Group as partner.
• Studio Vicarioli Pistone & PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026ETL Italia (joint venture between ETL Global and NexumStp) acquired a stake in Studio Vicarioli Pistone & Partners, based in Canelli, Asti. The firm has been active for over 40 years providing consulting, accounting and tax services. Founder Maria Antonia Pistone retains shareholding and management role.
• ETL Sachenbacher ReichelminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026ETL Sachenbacher Reichel Steuerberatungsgesellschaft mbH, based in Munich, joined ETL Global expanding advisory capabilities in German tax law for internationally active companies. Managed by Michael Reichel.
• COMARK GLOBALminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2025COMARK GLOBAL, founded in 1981, joined ETL Global Portugal with offices in Porto and Lisbon. Led by Johannes Rückert with multilingual professionals serving international businesses from over 20 countries.
• mensching GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 August 2024ETL Prüfung & Beratung and mensching Group formed joint venture operating as ETL mensching plus in Hamburg. Specializes in advising real estate portfolio holders, institutional investors, and project developers on accounting and tax matters including financial statement audits and KAGB-related services.
• NexumStpcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2024ETL Global formed a joint venture with NexumStp for strategic expansion into Italy. NexumStp, founded in 2018, has 59 offices across Italy and serves approximately 22,000 SMEs. Massimo Nardini appointed as Master Partner of ETL Global in Italy. The joint venture aims at joint acquisitions for strong and shared growth in the Italian market.
• Noone CaseycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 December 2022Noone Casey, led by Anthony Casey, Andrew Noone and Roseann Heavey, became ETL Global's first acquisition in Ireland. The Dublin-based firm specializes in accounting, assurance and corporate finance with focus on technology and entertainment industries.
• GINALL & ROBINSONcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2021First company to join ETL Global Slovakia as direct investment in 2020. Provides full range of consulting services from taxes, verification, accounting to practical business consulting. Led by Milan Kúdela, Master Partner of ETL Global in Slovakia.
• Dravecký & PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2021Fully licensed tax and audit firm in Slovakia offering professional services since 2000. Main area is complex tax advisory supplemented by auditing and book-keeping services.
• ETL EAST s.r.o.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2021Dynamically developing business consultancy company in Slovakia operating in accountancy, outsourcing, management services and IT. Offers tailor-made solutions across Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary.
• In ExtensocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor French member firm of ETL Global, ranked 1st in accountancy in France with nearly EUR 475 million revenue from accounting services. President Antoine de Riedmatten represents network's expansion beyond core markets.
• MDDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Polish member firm of ETL Global, consistently ranked among top tax advisory firms in Poland. MDDP ranked as leading firm in disputes before courts and tax authorities in 2026.
• Dezan Shira & AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETL Global member providing expertise in Asia with steady stream of webinars and publications through Asia Briefing. Riccardo Benussi, Partner at Dezan Shira & Associates, represents network's outward reach beyond core markets.
• Wolters KluwerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorETL Global serves as official partner for Wolters Kluwer Czech Republic competitions awarding best tax specialists and personalities (Czech Tax Advisor of the Year). Robert Jurka served as Chairman of jury.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Crowe Global: Mid-tier accounting network with similar member-firm structure and SME/mid-market positioning across 130+ countries. Competes directly for audit, tax, and advisory engagements at the European mid-market.
• Baker Tilly International: Global mid-tier professional services network providing accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services with strong SME focus across 140+ countries. Most direct comparable to ETL Global in size, segment focus, and network-of-firms structure.
• RSM International: Leading mid-tier accounting network with similar SME and mid-market focus across 120+ countries. Direct competitor for cross-border advisory mandates and member firm integrations.
• HLB International: Global network of independent accounting and advisory firms serving mid-market clients across 150+ countries. Direct competitor for SME-focused tax, audit, and advisory mandates.
• Kreston International: International accounting network of independent member firms focused on SMEs and owner-managed businesses across 115+ countries. Very similar structure and segment focus to ETL Global.
• PKF International: Global network of independent accounting firms serving SMEs and mid-market clients across 150 countries. Comparable network structure and SME-focused service mix.
• Moore Global: International accounting and advisory network focused on SMEs and mid-market clients across 110+ countries. Closely comparable in network structure, SME target segment, and multi-disciplinary service mix.
• Grant Thornton International: Global audit and advisory network serving mid-market and SME clients with tax, audit, and consulting services across 130+ countries. Slightly larger than ETL but competes for the same cross-border SME advisory mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Mazars: Integrated international audit, tax, and advisory firm with strong European presence and SME/mid-market coverage. Competes for cross-border mandates though operates as an integrated partnership rather than member-firm network.
• BDO International: Larger global accounting network with broader service portfolio and Fortune 1000 client base, but overlapping SME/mid-market tax, audit, and advisory offerings in European markets where ETL competes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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