Jürgen Scholz

Jürgen is a passionate tax advisor who empowers - together with our 1500 professionals in Germany and our global tax practice in more than 100 countries  - our clients via excellent advice.

As member of the management board, he is entrusted with responsibility for several areas of WTS Germany’s tax advisory services including Business Partnering & Financial Services. In his role as Global Head of Indirect Tax, Jürgen further supports the dynamic growth of WTS’ Global Indirect Tax practice which has already positioned itself as a preeminent practice globally, recognized inter alia as "Best Indirect Tax Firm in Europe" for three of the last five years by ITR and as "VAT practice of the year 2022" by Juve Steuermarkt.

Prior to joining WTS, he gained experience working with the German tax authorities, a leading commercial & investment bank and the international organization of a Big 4.  

Jürgen is a certified German Tax Advisor and holds a diploma in Fiscal Economics from the University of Applied Sciences in Nordkirchen, as well as a master degree in International Business Law from the University of St. Gallen (M.B.L.-HSG).

His specialization lies in advising MNCs with regard to the efficient & compliant set-up of their tax teams and structures, the co-sourcing of Tax and Finance functions (Business Partnering) as well as in Indirect Taxes. Jürgen is a regular speaker at international conferences, publishs in several journals and is a member of the advisory council to Germany‘s leading VAT journal, as well as a board member of the scientific organization on VAT in Germany. This focus has been awarded by several publications recognizing him as one of the leading tax advisors in Germany.