What Steuerberatungsbüro does

Grotrian-Steinweg + Landeck is a German tax advisory partnership (Steuerberater - Partnerschaft mbB) headquartered in Braunschweig, providing tax compliance and consulting services to mid-sized companies, freelancers, and private individuals. The firm operates from a single office at Inselwall 15, Braunschweig, with two licensed Steuerberater partners: founding partner Mechthild Grotrian-Steinweg-Landeck (independent practice since 1985, formerly at KPMG) and Friederike Schmidt-Landeck (appointed as Steuerberaterin and elevated to partner in 2018). The practice offers four core service lines: Beratung (strategic consulting including business succession and wealth analysis, with specialization for medical professionals); Steuererklärungen (tax return preparation and representation); Jahresabschluss und Rechnungswesen (annual accounts and bookkeeping); and Lohnbuchhaltung (payroll accounting including construction payroll and social security support).

Service delivery is anchored on DATEV eG's industry-standard tax software platform and modern EDV infrastructure. The firm operates a traditional sales-led go-to-market model with no digital marketing channels; client acquisition is driven by professional reputation, local network referrals, and direct relationships built over four decades. Revenue is generated through fee-based professional services billed under the German Steuerberatervergütungsverordnung (StBVV), with StBVV Section 4(4) permitting written fee modifications. The firm shows no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity, consistent with the typical ownership structure of independent German professional partnerships. The customer mix spans mid-sized trading and service companies, self-employed professionals, and individuals with diverse tax situations including inheritance and gift tax planning.

The firm is currently hiring, with active job postings for both an apprentice (Azubi) and an experienced Steuerfachangestellter, indicating ongoing team expansion. The practice has no AI/ML capabilities, no patents or proprietary technology, no app or digital product offerings, and no international footprint beyond domestic German operations.

Name

Steuerberatungsbüro

Legal name

Grotrian-Steinweg-Landeck + Landeck Steuerberater - Part mbB

Website

https://steuerberatung-grotrian-steinweg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grotrian-Steinweg + Landeck is a two-partner German tax advisory firm (Steuerberater - Partnerschaft mbB) in Braunschweig, providing tax compliance, annual accounts, payroll, and consulting services to mid-sized companies, freelancers, and private individuals in the local region since 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Other Accounting Services (541219)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Advisory (GAAP/IFRS) (BPAHABAF)

Keywords

• Tax advisory services
• Annual financial statements
• Payroll accounting services
• Business succession planning
• Income tax preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Braunschweig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Tax Advisory Services: Fee-based professional services rendered by licensed Steuerberater (tax advisors). Compensation is calculated according to the Steuerberatervergütungsverordnung (StBVV - German Tax Advisor Fee Regulation). Under Section 4(4) StBVV, higher or lower fees may be agreed upon in writing. Services include tax returns, annual accounts, payroll processing, and consulting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The firm is a licensed German tax advisory partnership (Steuerberater - Partnerschaft mbB) providing professional tax advisory, tax return preparation, annual accounts and bookkeeping, and payroll accounting services. It serves mid-sized companies, particularly trading and service enterprises, freelancers, and private individuals in the Braunschweig region using DATEV eG software and modern EDV systems.

Product overview

Grotrian-Steinweg-Landeck + Landeck is a tax advisory partnership (Steuerberater - Partnerschaft mbB) offering comprehensive tax and financial services. The firm provides Beratung (strategic consulting), Steuererklärungen (tax return preparation), Jahresabschluss und Rechnungswesen (annual accounts and bookkeeping), and Lohnbuchhaltung (payroll accounting) services. The practice focuses on advising mid-sized businesses, freelancers, and private individuals, utilizing DATEV software and modern IT infrastructure for service delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beratung (Consulting) Strategic tax planning, business succession planning, wealth analysis, financing advice, and specialized consulting for medical professionals including doctors, dentists, and pharmacists. Targeted at mid-sized companies and self-employed professionals.
• Steuererklärungen (Tax Returns) Preparation and filing of income tax returns, trade tax returns, corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and inheritance and gift tax returns. Includes review of tax assessments and representation before tax authorities for both businesses and private individuals.
• Jahresabschluss und Rechnungswesen (Annual Accounts and Accounting) Preparation of annual financial statements, explanatory reports, notes, and assistance with management reports. Includes income/expenditure calculations, bookkeeping, open item accounting, and VAT advance returns for mid-sized companies.
• Lohnbuchhaltung (Payroll Accounting) Payroll and salary processing, construction payroll, employee registration and deregistration with health insurance and pension schemes, certifications for employers' liability insurance, employment agencies, health insurance, and tax offices, plus support during payroll tax audits and social security audits.

Named customers4 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DATEV eGcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe firm is a member of DATEV eG, the leading German software cooperative for tax advisors, accountants, and lawyers. DATEV provides the industry-standard software platforms used for tax return preparation, accounting, and payroll processing. This membership enables the firm to offer comprehensive, technology-enabled services using modern EDV systems and DATEV software solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Germany (Tax): Big Four tax advisory practice in Germany, where the founding partner trained (1979-1984). Serves the upper-Mittelstand and enterprise end of the subject firm's potential client base.
• BDO Germany: Mid-tier international accounting and tax advisory network in Germany serving mid-sized and larger companies. Competes for the upper end of the subject firm's Mittelstand client base with broader service portfolios.
• RSM Germany: Mid-tier international accounting network with significant German Mittelstand practice. Overlaps in client profile and service breadth for the subject firm's mid-sized company segment.
• HLB Germany: International mid-tier accounting and advisory network active in Germany. Serves a comparable Mittelstand clientele with broader service offerings than a small Steuerberater partnership.
• WTS Germany: German tax-focused advisory firm serving mid-market and large companies, with strong specialization comparable to the subject firm's medical-professional vertical but at a larger scale.

Direct peers

• ETL Steuerberatung: Germany's largest franchise network of independent Steuerberater and tax advisory firms, serving Mittelstand and private clients nationwide. Highly comparable as the firm operates in the same regulatory and customer space, and joining ETL is a typical scale path for small Steuerberater partnerships.
• Vereinigte Lohnsteuerhilfe (VLH): Germany's largest Lohnsteuerhilfeverein (tax aid association) serving employees and private individuals with tax return preparation. Directly competes for the subject firm's Privatpersonen segment via a low-cost membership model.

Others

• DATEV eG: Germany's leading software cooperative for tax advisors, accountants, and lawyers. Adjacent technology/infrastructure provider rather than a competitor; the subject firm is a member using DATEV's platforms for service delivery.

Emerging players

• Smartsteuer: Digital tax preparation platform (Buhl Data Service) offering online tax returns for individuals in Germany. Another emerging player pressuring the traditional individual-client segment served by the subject firm.
• Taxfix: Berlin-based digital tax filing app targeting German employees and private individuals. Represents the emerging digital disruption to traditional Steuerberater firms serving the individual tax return segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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