BE@SOURCE

What BE@SOURCE does

BE@SOURCE is an integrated professional advisory firm operating across five service lines: tax consulting (Steuerberatung), auditing (Wirtschaftsprüfung), legal consulting (Rechtsberatung), financial consulting (Finanzberatung), and IT consulting (IT-Beratung). The firm was founded in London in 2005 and has since established a formal German headquarters in Nessetal OT Ballstädt, with an additional office in Frankfurt am Main opened in 2008. Its technology and tooling stack is anchored on certified consulting competencies within the Microsoft and SAP ecosystems rather than proprietary software platforms; additional service modules include accounting (Buchhaltungsservice), growth planning (Wachstumsplanung), and certified business consulting.

The revenue model is professional services billing delivered through tailored, quote-based engagements executed either remotely or on-site. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative: prospective clients book individual consultation appointments via a Calendly scheduling interface, with additional inbound captured through website contact forms distributed across service pages. The target market spans three segments — companies of all sizes (primary), private individuals (e.g., for tax and legal matters), and the public sector — with two named testimonial customers in the SMB bracket (Erhan Demir and Klaus Schmidt). Marketing channels include educational blog content, an email newsletter, and organic social presence, and the firm operates a German-and-English multilingual delivery model.

Ownership is private and founder-led with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or funding rounds. The firm reports "10,000+" employees on record, a figure that more likely encompasses the international partner network than direct headcount, and it markets "20+ Years of Experience" as a credential. Compliance posture includes GDPR/DSGVO adherence and Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers. The firm received the Global 100 Award for Innovation in 2024.

Name

BE@SOURCE

Legal name

BE@SOURCE

Website

https://be-at-source.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Integrated advisory firm offering tax, audit, legal, financial, and IT consulting services; Microsoft and SAP certified; serves companies, private individuals, and the public sector across multiple European markets since 2005.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Services Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI), Strategy & IT Advisory (BPAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Professional consulting services
• Tax advisory services
• Audit and assurance
• Legal consulting services
• IT ERP consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Günthersleben

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: BE@SOURCE generates revenue through professional consulting fees for tax advisory, auditing, legal, financial, and IT services. Services are delivered through personalized consultation appointments and ongoing advisory relationships with clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BE@SOURCE delivers integrated professional advisory services across five core disciplines: Steuerberatung (Tax Consulting), Wirtschaftsprüfung (Auditing), Rechtsberatung (Legal Consulting), Finanzberatung (Financial Consulting), and IT-Beratung (IT/ERP Consulting). The firm also offers Buchhaltungsservice (Accounting) and Wachstumsplanung (Growth Planning) as adjunct services. Microsoft and SAP certifications underpin the IT/ERP practice and reinforce the consulting quality across all disciplines.

Product overview

BE@SOURCE is a holistic consulting firm offering integrated professional services across tax consulting, auditing, legal consulting, financial consulting, and IT consulting. The company operates as a unified service offering rather than a software platform, serving companies, private individuals, and the public sector. Core services include Steuerberatung (Tax Consulting), Wirtschaftspruefung (Auditing), Rechtsberatung (Legal Consulting), Finanzberatung (Financial Consulting), and IT-Beratung (IT Consulting). Additional specialized services include Buchhaltungsservice (Accounting Service) and Wachstumsplanung (Growth Planning). Microsoft and SAP certifications guarantee quality standards, with SAP consulting being a key differentiated offering since 2012.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Steuerberatung (Tax Consulting) Tax planning, optimization, and declaration services for companies, private individuals, and the public sector; ensures compliance with legal regulations while minimizing the tax burden.
• Wirtschaftsprüfung (Auditing) Comprehensive auditing services for companies of all sizes that ensure transparency and trust, supporting risk minimization and improvement of internal control systems.
• Rechtsberatung (Legal Consulting) Legal advisory services covering contract law, corporate law, labor law, and public law for companies, private individuals, and the public sector.
• Finanzberatung (Financial Consulting) Holistic financial consulting for companies and private individuals, including financial planning, capital acquisition, and wealth management.
• IT-Beratung (IT/ERP Consulting) IT and ERP consulting services including implementation of new systems and optimization of existing processes; Microsoft and SAP certifications back the practice.
• Buchhaltungsservice (Accounting Service) Professional financial accounting services ensuring statutory compliance for businesses.
• Wachstumsplanung (Growth Planning) Strategic tax consulting for optimizing company growth.

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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft certification partnership ensuring advisors maintain highest standards in Microsoft technologies for integrated consulting solutions.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP certification obtained in 2012, enabling the firm to provide expert SAP consulting services and ERP system implementation support.
• International Partner NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of international partners established in 2015 for cross-border consulting services across European countries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deloitte: Global Big 4 professional services firm offering tax, audit, legal, financial advisory, and ERP/IT consulting services. Comparable to BE@SOURCE across the full integrated advisory value proposition, but operating at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Mazars: International mid-tier audit, tax, and advisory firm serving mid-market and enterprise clients across Europe. Comparable to BE@SOURCE in service breadth and European concentration, with greater scale.
• BDO: Global mid-tier accounting and advisory network offering audit, tax, and consulting services to mid-market companies. Comparable to BE@SOURCE in target client segment and integrated service offering, with broader geographic reach.
• PwC: Big 4 firm providing tax, audit, legal, and technology/ERP consulting to enterprises and public sector. Directly comparable to BE@SOURCE's integrated advisory model, with deeper resources and a global delivery network.
• KPMG: Big 4 firm offering audit, tax, legal, and advisory services with strong Microsoft/SAP technology consulting practices. Comparable to BE@SOURCE in cross-functional service breadth and enterprise technology credentials.
• Grant Thornton: Global mid-tier professional services network providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Comparable to BE@SOURCE in cross-functional integrated advisory and mid-market focus, with broader international footprint.
• EY (Ernst & Young): Big 4 advisory firm covering tax, audit, legal, consulting, and technology services including SAP/Microsoft implementations. Closely mirrors BE@SOURCE's integrated service portfolio at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Rödl & Partner: German-headquartered mid-tier professional services firm offering integrated tax, legal, audit, and consulting services with strong cross-border European presence. Highly comparable to BE@SOURCE in size, service mix, and DACH focus.
• WTS (WTS Group): German-led tax and consulting firm providing tax advisory, accounting, and legal services across European markets. Directly comparable to BE@SOURCE's tax-led integrated advisory positioning and German/European footprint.

Regional players

• DATEV: German cooperative providing tax, accounting, and ERP software/services primarily to German tax advisors and SMEs. Comparable to BE@SOURCE's German tax and IT/ERP focus, with deeper penetration of the German Mittelstand and a software-centric model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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