VGD

What VGD does

dhpg is a German multi-disciplinary professional services firm providing integrated advisory across auditing (Wirtschaftsprüfung), tax advisory (Steuerberatung), legal counsel (Rechtsberatung), restructuring and insolvency administration, IT services, and succession planning. Operating from 18 German office locations with a workforce of more than 1,200 employees and 125+ partners, the firm serves Germany's Mittelstand — owner-managed mid-market companies — as its primary client base, alongside large enterprises, public sector bodies, non-profits, and specialized verticals including real estate, healthcare, agriculture, and care facilities.

The firm operates a partner-led consulting model with direct senior consultation at each office. Revenue is generated through custom, quote-based engagements across the firm's service lines, with billing tied to scope and complexity rather than standardized pricing. Client interaction is supported by a SharePoint-based Mandantenportal (client portal) for document exchange and communication. International reach for cross-border engagements is delivered through membership in CLA Global, a network spanning 230+ offices in 100+ countries with 15,000+ professionals. dhpg holds multiple certifications relevant to its regulated practice areas, including ISO 9001:2015, GOI (proper insolvency administration), ISMS (information security), EU GDPR compliance, and a certified Tax Compliance Management System.

The firm is owner-managed (inhabergeführt) with no external PE or VC ownership and no public listing. Its competitive positioning rests on full-service breadth delivered through partner-level client access, regulatory licensing in audit and insolvency administration, and a Mittelstand-focused go-to-market. According to the Lünendonk list, dhpg ranks among the 11 largest auditing and consulting firms in Germany. The 80-person insolvency team, dedicated NIS-2 compliance practice, Digital services unit, and Family Office offerings indicate ongoing service-line expansion within a mature operational footprint.

Name

VGD

Legal name

dhpg

Website

https://de.vgd.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

dhpg is a German multi-disciplinary professional services firm with 1,200+ employees and 125+ partners across 18 German offices, serving the Mittelstand and larger clients with audit, tax, legal, restructuring, IT, and succession advisory, and operating as a CLA Global member.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audit and Advisory Services

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) (BPAAAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intercompany & Consolidation Support (Eliminations, Group Reporting Support) (BPAAAGAG), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Managed Services (BPAEADAJ), Business Process-Aligned IT Outsourcing (ITO + BPO Integrated) (BPAEAMAJ)

Keywords

• Audit and assurance
• Tax advisory services
• Legal advisory services
• Insolvency administration
• IT security consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Wirtschaftsprüfung (Auditing): Annual financial statement auditing, IFRS accounting services, special investigations, fraud detection, sustainability reporting, and IT system auditing.
2. Steuerberatung (Tax Advisory): National and international tax law, tax optimization, transfer pricing, VAT, tax compliance, customs, cryptocurrency taxation, global minimum tax (Pillar 2), and e-invoicing services.
3. Rechtsberatung (Legal Services): Labor law, data protection, corporate law, commercial and distribution law, IT law, trademark law, tax criminal law, transport law, and transparency register services.
4. Sanierungsberatung & Insolvenzverwaltung: Turnaround management, preventive restructuring, self-administration insolvency, insolvency administration, management liability, and challenge defense.
5. IT-Services: Digital transformation, software implementation, Business Intelligence, integrated financial planning/centralization, IT audit, compliance, cybersecurity, and business continuity management.
6. Advisory Services: Process management, project leadership, business valuations, M&A transactions, financing advisory, compliance, risk management, internal audit, restructuring, and controlling.
7. Unternehmensnachfolge (Succession Planning): Integrated succession and wealth advisory, inheritance law, testamentary execution, foundations, and family office services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VGD delivers integrated multi-disciplinary professional services across five core lines: Wirtschaftsprüfung (auditing), Steuerberatung (tax advisory), Rechtsberatung (legal advisory), Restrukturierung/Sanierung/Insolvenz (restructuring and insolvency administration), and IT-Services (including IT-audit, cybersecurity, and digital transformation). Supplementary offerings include Advisory Services (M&A, valuations, financing, compliance, risk management) and Unternehmens-/Vermögensnachfolge (succession planning and family office services). All services are delivered through partner-led engagement across 18 German offices with international reach via the CLA Global network.

Product overview

DHPG is a mid-sized auditing and consulting firm (one of the 11 largest in Germany per Lünendonk list) offering professional services through an integrated multi-disciplinary approach. The core portfolio consists of five main service lines: Wirtschaftsprüfung (audit), Steuerberatung (tax advisory), Rechtsberatung (legal advisory), Restrukturierung/Sanierung/Insolvenz (restructuring/insolvency), and IT-Services. These are supplemented by Advisory Services covering valuations, M&A, financing, compliance, and internal audit. A dedicated Digital unit provides business intelligence, financial planning tools, and software implementation. The firm operates through 18 German offices with 1,200 employees and 125+ partners, and is an independent member of CLA Global international network. Client self-service is delivered via a SharePoint-based Mandantenportal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wirtschaftsprüfung (Audit Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked among top 11 largest auditing and consulting firms in Germany

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CLA GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVGD is an independent member of CLA Global, a leading international organization of independent auditing and consulting firms. CLA Global comprises 15,000+ employees operating in 230+ offices across more than 100 countries worldwide. This membership enables VGD to serve clients with international operations and provides access to global expertise while maintaining local presence through the network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dhpg
• Xx.com/vgd_eu

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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