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Automotive Consulting in Tax, Digital & Advisory

The automotive industry is facing profound changes and complex challenges.

The shift to electric mobility, the increasing connectivity of vehicles and the development of autonomous driving technologies are shaping companies' strategic agendas. At the same time, political developments are influencing global conditions and requiring flexible adaptation of business models. These changes bring uncertainty, but also open up opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth.

Our automotive consulting team provides comprehensive support to companies of all sizes (OEMs, suppliers, etc.) in the automotive industry. Specifically, this ranges from taking over the entire tax department to handling individual tax and financial processes to providing selective support in financial advisory, process, and digitalization matters.

Current challenges in the market

International supply chain

Comprehensive changes to customs and tax systems are imminent worldwide. Increasing protectionist measures, corporate tax reforms and new trade agreements are already having a noticeable impact on businesses. The automotive industry is under particular pressure in the area of customs and foreign trade. Global supply chains are increasingly being affected by geopolitical tensions, new trade agreements, punitive and additional tariffs, and other constantly changing legal frameworks.

To minimise the impact on their business activities and take advantage of potential opportunities, companies must act proactively and be well prepared.

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International supply chain

To minimise the impact on their business activities and take advantage of potential opportunities, companies must act proactively and be well prepared.

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The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation – technologically, regulatorily and in terms of business strategy. These changes affect all areas of value creation and present companies with complex tax and financial challenges. At WTS, we support our clients at all levels: with in-depth expertise, clear guidance and comprehensive solutions. Together, we shape your tax and financial transformation so that your company remains successful in the long term, even in times of change.

Tim Zech - Member of the Executive Board at WTS, former Head of Tax at Mercedes

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Our automotive consulting services

We provide all services from a single source: from tax consulting and digital processes to financial advisory.

Corporate Tax

We provide comprehensive advice to the automotive industry with our classic full-service offering in the area of corporate tax.

Indirect Tax

VAT offers opportunities for the automotive industry and can be managed efficiently and in compliance with legal requirements along international supply and production structures.

Customs & Export Control

Global supply chains and international goods traffic require an efficient and secure customs strategy in the automotive industry.

US Tax and Customs

We analyze the impact of US tax and customs policy on German automotive companies and provide you with efficient and practical advice.

Transfer Pricing

Today more than ever, transfer pricing is a decisive factor and the key to sustainable corporate success in international competition for automotive companies.

M&A Tax

Our M&A Tax team supports automotive companies in acquisitions and sales, joint ventures, and restructuring—from tax due diligence and structuring to post-deal implementation.

Accounting & Reporting

Our automotive expertise in accounting and reporting ranges from IFRS, HGB, and US GAAP to leasing and ESEF to financial statement support and business reporting.

Tax CMS

Our Automotive Consulting team is building a future-proof and effective tax compliance management system for automotive companies that is doubly sustainable: both in terms of tax expertise and digital technology.

ITP Establishments

The ITP team at WTS provides comprehensive advice to automotive companies on cross-border business activities at home and abroad.

Automotive Consulting: flexible & integrated

Business Partnering

We work with automotive companies to automate and optimize their tax and financial processes through business partnering. From implementing the latest technologies and data analytics to AI-supported solutions, we work with you to develop a roadmap for your processes. Our experts are available on a flexible basis and provide operational, project-related, or strategic support—always agile and practical.

Our automotive consulting team advises you

WTS advises companies in the automotive industry on tax, digital and financial strategy issues. Our experts combine their expertise in tax, digital and advisory services to develop integrated solutions for the challenges of a changing industry – from transformation and regulation to international orientation.

Marco Dern - Partner Tax

As a key account partner, he is responsible for major international mandates in the automotive industry.

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Tim Zech - Member of the Executive Board

Prior to his role as a member of the Board of Management, Tim Zech headed the tax function at Mercedes-Benz Group AG and was a member of the Finance Executive Team.

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Dennis Salomon - Partner Tax

Dennis Salomon heads up the Global Trade & Green Taxes division at WTS. He brings with him in-depth industry expertise, gained in part through his previous role as Global Head of Customs & Excise at a DAX 40 company in the automotive supply industry.

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Florian Gimmler - Partner Tax

Florian Gimmler is an expert in international supply chain and transfer pricing for automotive consulting at WTS.

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Niko Färber - Partner Advisory

Niko Färber is Service Line Manager at WTS Advisory and an expert in M&A and transformation in automotive consulting.

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Ellen Birkemeyer - Partner Digital

Ellen Birkemeyer is Head of Digitalization and Automation of Tax Processes for Automotive Consulting.

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