HLB HUSSMANN

What HLB HUSSMANN does

HLB HUSSMANN is a multidisciplinary Wirtschaftskanzlei (commercial law firm) headquartered in Nürnberg, Germany, founded in 1949 and operating across four regional locations (Nürnberg HQ, Röthenbach an der Pegnitz, Amberg, and Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz). The firm provides an integrated portfolio spanning Wirtschaftsprüfung (audit), Steuerberatung (tax advisory), Rechtsberatung (legal advisory, including labor and construction law), and IT services, with add-on modules for sustainability/ESG reporting and AI-augmented tax advisory. Its primary client base is the German Mittelstand (SME and mid-market companies), supplemented by family businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and a recently established sports sector practice serving football clubs including 1. FC Nürnberg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth.

The firm's technology stack centers on DATEV accounting interfaces, Atlassian Jira for workflow management, and SAP integrations, with a productized Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS) that combines manual and automated controls, red-flag checks (via partner ISPICIO), and e-learning implementation support (via C.C.Buchner21). A local AI server supports KI-gestützte Steuerberatung (AI-augmented tax advisory) processes. The firm operates as a PartG mbB partnership under multiple legal entities (Steuerberatungsgesellschaft, Rechtsanwälte, Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, and IT Service GmbH), with 7+ named partners holding Wirtschaftsprüfer/Steuerberater/Rechtsanwalt qualifications.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees for tax advisory, statutory and special audits, legal consulting, and IT engagements, with no public pricing. The firm is an independent member of HLB International (ranked #8 globally per International Accounting Bulletin, 156 countries, 1,128 offices) and HLB Deutschland (#2 in Lünendonk 2025, 24 member firms, €338M revenue, 2,600+ employees). The partnership structure preserves local autonomy and partner-level specialization while leveraging the global network for cross-border mandates, and the firm has earned three JUVE-Sterne and recognition as 'Erstklassige Allround Adresse'.

Name

HLB HUSSMANN

Legal name

HLB Dr. Hußmann PartG mbB Steuerberatungsgesellschaft

Website

https://hlb-hussmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HLB HUSSMANN is a Nürnberg-based multidisciplinary Wirtschaftskanzlei providing tax advisory, auditing, legal, and IT services to German Mittelstand companies. Founded in 1949, the firm operates four regional offices and is part of the HLB International global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Services / Wirtschaftskanzlei (Tax, Audit, Legal)

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Transaction Tax Structuring & Deal Advisory (BPAHAOAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Client/High-Net-Worth Advisory (FSAEAAAN), Trust & Fiduciary Advisory for HNW/UHNW (Trust Structuring & Trustee Oversight) (FSAAABAF), Payroll Tax Filing, Compliance & Remittance (BPACAIAC)

Keywords

• Tax advisory services
• Audit services
• Legal advisory
• IT consulting
• Sustainability reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Nürnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services (Tax, Audit, Legal, IT): HLB HUSSMANN generates revenue through professional services including Steuerberatung (tax advisory), Wirtschaftsprüfung (auditing), Rechtsberatung (legal advisory), and IT services. Fees are charged for ongoing advisory relationships, project-based engagements, statutory audits, tax compliance, and digital/IT service engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HLB HUSSMANN is a multidisciplinary Wirtschaftskanzlei (commercial law firm) headquartered in Nürnberg, Germany, providing integrated professional services across four pillars: Wirtschaftsprüfung (statutory and special audits), Steuerberatung (tax advisory covering national/international tax, M&A, succession, transfer pricing, and a customized Tax Compliance Management System), Rechtsberatung (commercial, corporate, labor, and restructuring law), and IT-Service (DATEV integration, digitization, AI-enabled tax workflows). Services are delivered through four regional offices (Nürnberg, Röthenbach, Amberg, Neumarkt) and the HLB International network, targeting German Mittelstand clients with over 75 years of firm tradition.

Product overview

HLB HUSSMANN is a multidisciplinary full-service economic consultancy (Wirtschaftskanzlei) headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, operating for over 75 years. Its portfolio is organized around four core service lines — Wirtschaftsprüfung (Audit Services), Steuerberatung (Tax Consulting), Rechtsberatung (Legal Advisory), and IT-Service (IT Services) — supplemented by Nachhaltigkeitsberatung (Sustainability Consulting), KI in der Steuerberatung (AI in Tax Consulting), and Spezialgebiete (Specialist Areas such as M&A and international tax). The Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS) is a distinct product module within the Steuerberatung portfolio, offering an internal control system for taxes with Atlassian Jira-based workflows, SAP compliance checks (via ISPICIO), and implementation support (via C.C.Buchner21). The firm also operates DATEV-Schnittstellen integrations for accounting data exchange. The different practice areas work together in a coordinated full-service approach from a single firm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HLB Neumann: Digitalisierungsexperten in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz für Accounting-Prozesse, Fibutronik, Lohnbuchhaltung und DATEV-Schnittstellen
• HLB Hußmann Kießkalt
• HLB Dr. Hußmann & Dr. Knychalla Bauanwälte
• Auf einen Kaffee mit...

Products and services

• Wirtschaftsprüfung (Audit Services) Annual financial statement audits, special audits, and audit-adjacent services for companies. Part of the firm's multidisciplinary full-service Wirtschaftskanzlei portfolio.
• Steuerberatung (Tax Consulting) Tax return preparation, national and international tax advice, and representation during tax audits, covering corporate tax law, VAT, tax structure consulting, transaction consulting, enforcement consulting, tax declaration, succession consulting, real estate transfer, corporate restructuring tax law, international tax law, and the Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS). For Mittelstand companies, family businesses, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Rechtsberatung (Legal Advisory) Legal advice focused on commercial law, corporate law, labor law, and corporate restructuring law, including M&A and succession matters. Delivered through HLB Dr. Hußmann PartG mbB Rechtsanwälte.
• Nachhaltigkeitsberatung (Sustainability Consulting) Advisory on sustainability strategy development, CSRD/ESG reporting, and EU taxonomy requirements for corporate sustainability obligations. An add-on to the firm's core practice.
• IT-Service (IT Services) IT solutions and services including DATEV interface implementation, digitization consulting, and IT support for efficient and future-proof processes. Delivered through HLB Nürnberg IT Service GmbH.
• Tax Compliance Management System (TCMS) Internal control system for taxes designed to reduce the risk of tax law violations, structured as a company-individual solution using Atlassian Jira, combining manual and automatic controls with integrated workflows for standardizing tax decisions, structuring processes, and embedding TCMS into daily operations. Includes SAP Red Flag checks via ISPICIO and implementation training via C.C.Buchner21.
• Spezialgebiete (Specialist Areas) Specialist advisory areas including M&A advisory, succession planning, international tax law, transfer pricing (led by Dr. Manuel Koch), and transfer taxation.
• KI in der Steuerberatung (AI in Tax Consulting) Artificial intelligence integration in tax advisory services, powered by a dedicated local KI-Server for data security. Optimizes tax workflows and strengthens the quality of tax decisions for clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23% revenue growth for HLB International global network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HLB InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLB HUSSMANN is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent auditing and advisory firms ranked #8 worldwide in the International Accounting Bulletin. The network spans 156 countries with 1,128 offices and 40,831 employees, enabling HLB HUSSMANN to serve cross-border client mandates and access global best practices.
• HLB Neumann (Röthenbach an der Pegnitz)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLB Neumann in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz specializes in digitalization and Fibutronik solutions, payroll accounting, and DATEV interface implementation, complementing HLB HUSSMANN's services.
• HLB Hußmann Kießkalt (Amberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHLB Hußmann Kießkalt in Amberg provides tax advisory and auditing services with a team of highly qualified specialists, extending HLB HUSSMANN's regional presence.
• HLB Dr. Hußmann & Dr. Knychalla Bauanwälte (Neumarkt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA specialized construction law firm in Neumarkt with award-winning specialists in building, architectural, real estate, procurement, rental, and condominium law. Partners include Dr. Rainer Knychalla and Stephan Hofbeck.
• Prof. Dr. Sigurd Schacht (Hochschule Ansbach)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner from Hochschule Ansbach specializing in Applied Artificial Intelligence, Digital Business Processes, and Digital Transformation, contributing to the TCMS development and AI integration in tax advisory.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ebner Stolz: German mid-sized audit, tax, and consulting firm with strong regional presence and a Mittelstand-focused full-service model. Highly comparable in size, service mix, and target clients.
• Mazars Germany: International audit, tax, and advisory firm with a German practice serving mid-market companies. Comparable multidisciplinary offering and Mittelstand client focus.
• Rödl & Partner: German-headquartered multidisciplinary professional services firm combining audit, tax, legal, and consulting for Mittelstand clients globally. Closely comparable to HLB HUSSMANN's integrated Wirtschaftskanzlei model serving SMEs and family businesses.
• dhpg (Donat Höfer Prümm Gutsch): German mid-sized tax, audit, and legal advisory firm serving Mittelstand and family businesses with multidisciplinary services. Comparable regional mid-tier Wirtschaftskanzlei model.
• Warth & Klein Grant Thornton: German mid-tier audit, tax, and advisory firm serving Mittelstand and family-owned businesses with integrated services. Direct peer in size, geographic footprint, and client base.
• BDO Germany: Global audit and advisory network with a substantial German mid-market practice offering tax, audit, and consulting services. Comparable multidisciplinary model targeting Mittelstand.
• Baker Tilly Germany: Mid-tier German audit, tax, and advisory firm serving Mittelstand clients with integrated services. Direct competitor in the same niche and comparable multi-office regional model.

Emerging players

• ETL Group: German tax advisory and auditing network with strong regional and SME presence. Comparable focus on the Mittelstand market, particularly outside the Big Four orbit.
• Flick Gocke Schaumburg: Top-tier German tax law firm specializing in corporate tax advisory. Comparable in tax specialization depth, though narrower than HLB HUSSMANN's full-service model.

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte Germany: Big Four professional services firm with a substantial German audit, tax, legal, and consulting practice. Broader incumbent competing for the same Mittelstand mandates from a much larger platform.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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