Treuhand Union

What Treuhand Union does

TREUHAND-UNION Österreich GmbH is a Vienna-headquartered coordination entity for a network of 25 independent Austrian tax advisory and auditing firms, established in 1953. Across the partner firms the network employs 437 people, including 71 certified tax advisors (Steuerberater:innen) and 17 certified auditors (Wirtschaftsprüfer:innen), and delivers tax advisory, statutory audit, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and broader business consulting engagements. Client segments are concentrated in Austrian small and medium-sized businesses, family-owned enterprises, and individuals, with regional offices ensuring proximity to clients in every federal state.

Operationally, the partner firms run their core accounting, audit, and payroll workflows on BMD accounting software and serve clients through myTU, a secure client portal for document exchange and communication. Cross-firm collaboration among the more than 400 specialists is coordinated through an internal Forum and through the umbrella GmbH, which sets shared methodology, training, and quality standards. International client work is supported through the network's membership in Nexia International, a global accounting affiliation.

The business model is a federated professional services partnership: each of the 25 firms operates as an independent legal entity under local partner ownership, while TREUHAND-UNION Österreich GmbH provides brand, shared technology infrastructure, methodology, and international affiliation. Revenue is earned through fee-for-service engagements priced on hourly rates and engagement-specific fees typical of tax, audit, and advisory work, with cross-border mandates routed through Nexia where required. The 25 firms are not financially consolidated, which limits financial transparency but also preserves local accountability and partner-level incentives.

Name

Treuhand Union

Legal name

TREUHAND-UNION Österreich GmbH

Website

https://treuhand-union.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Treuhand-Union is a network of 25 independent Austrian tax advisory and auditing firms coordinated by Treuhand-Union Österreich GmbH, serving SMBs, family firms, and individuals with tax, audit, bookkeeping, payroll, and consulting services through 437 employees, including 71 tax advisors and 17 auditors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Advisory and Auditing Services

NAICS

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121), Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Employer of Record (EOR) & Global Payroll (FSAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Tax advisory services
• Statutory auditing services
• Accounting and bookkeeping
• Payroll processing services
• Business consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tax Advisory Services: Ongoing tax consulting and tax return preparation services with all possible tax benefits. Proactive tax planning and structuring of tax situations to clients' advantage.
2. Auditing Services: Financial statement audits and business audits conducted by 17 auditors. Includes national and international networking for cross-border enterprise clients.
3. Accounting and Bookkeeping: Current bookkeeping services ensuring numbers are always up-to-date and meaningful. Minimizes administrative burden for clients while ensuring all tax-relevant optimization opportunities are considered.
4. Payroll Processing: Complete payroll processing including all notifications and settlements. Modern digital procedures ensure efficient and error-free processing, saving time and costs.
5. Business Consulting: Strategic business consulting services including company formation, restructuring, and succession planning. Support in implementing business ideas and achieving company goals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TREUHAND-UNION is a federation of 25 independent Austrian tax consulting and auditing firms delivering tax advisory, statutory auditing, ongoing bookkeeping and accounting, complete payroll processing, and strategic business consulting. Clients include family businesses, SMEs, sole proprietors, freelancers, startups, and international enterprise groups. Services are delivered through local partner offices, supported by the BMD accounting platform, the myTU client portal, and an internal network of 400+ specialists.

Product overview

TREUHAND-UNION is a network of 25 independent tax advisory and auditing firms operating across Austria, offering tax consulting, statutory auditing, bookkeeping, payroll processing, and business consulting services. The organization comprises 71 tax advisors (Steuerberater:innen), 17 public accountants (Wirtschaftsprüfer:innen), and 437 total staff members serving small businesses, family enterprises, SMEs, professionals, and international corporate groups. Services are delivered through local partner offices with centralized expertise sharing via an internal communication system. Clients access services through the myTU digital portal and BMD client login systems. Supplementary self-service tools include online tax and salary calculators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steuerberatung (Tax Advisory)

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients receive practical proposals to reduce their tax burden
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NEXIA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTREUHAND-UNION is a member of Nexia, a leading global network of independent accounting and consulting firms. This partnership enables access to international tax advisory expertise and cross-border collaboration with hand-selected partner firms worldwide. The Nexia partnership is particularly valuable for serving international enterprise clients and handling cross-border tax matters for Austrian businesses.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RSM Austria: Austrian member of RSM International, focused on tax, audit, and consulting for mid-market enterprises. Comparable mid-tier network model and similar Austrian SME client base.
• BDO Austria: Austrian member of BDO International, offering tax, audit, and advisory services to mid-market and SMEs. Directly comparable to TU as a mid-tier network-affiliated firm with similar client base and federation-style coverage.
• LeitnerLeitner: Major Austrian tax and audit firm serving SMEs, family businesses, and international groups. Closely comparable on service portfolio, customer segments, and national footprint.
• LBG Austria: Austrian tax, accounting, and business consulting firm with broad SME and freelancer client base. Comparable service offering and target segments to TU.
• TPA Austria: One of Austria's leading domestic tax advisory and audit firms. Directly comparable on service mix (tax, audit, accounting, payroll) and target clients including family businesses and SMEs.
• Grant Thornton Austria: Austrian member of Grant Thornton International, providing tax, audit, and advisory services to mid-sized and family-owned businesses. Closely comparable in size, service mix, and target client segments.
• Baker Tilly Austria: Austrian member of Baker Tilly International, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market clients. Similar mid-tier international network structure.
• Mazars Austria: Austrian operation of Forvis Mazars, offering audit, tax, and advisory services. Comparable mid-tier international firm competing for similar Austrian clients.

Broad incumbents

• PwC Austria: Austrian Big Four firm with broad audit, tax, and advisory portfolio. Overlaps with TU on tax and audit services but addresses a wider and larger client base.
• Deloitte Austria: Austrian Big Four firm offering the full range of audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory. Competes with TU primarily for larger and international clients rather than the core SME/family business segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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