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Collaboration & Process
How does the first step after an inquiry work?
Upon receipt of an inquiry, Appelt & Wieland will assess whether the firm has the capacity and professional specialization to accept the mandate. Feedback will be provided as promptly as possible. Should collaboration not be possible, every effort will be made to suggest suitable alternatives.
Is there a dedicated point of contact?
At Appelt & Wieland, there is a designated contact person for every client relationship. Depending on the scope of services, it may be the case that different contact partners are responsible for different areas — such as annual financial statements, tax consulting, financial accounting, or payroll. Personal support through dedicated contact persons is a central feature of the firm.
What happens when a contact person changes?
The firm places great value on long-term employment relationships — many employees have been part of the team for years or decades. This ensures a high level of continuity. Furthermore, a consistent digital knowledge management system has been established, ensuring that client-specific knowledge is not tied to individual people. Should a transition occur, there are no significant frictional losses.
How quickly do I get a response?
Inquiries are processed as quickly as possible. Since each inquiry is reviewed individually — especially in the case of more complex mandates such as GmbH consulting, startup tax law, or inheritance tax — it can take up to ten business days in some cases before you receive qualified feedback.
Is the law firm still accepting new clients?
There is no general suspension of new client intake. Appelt & Wieland handles matters for startups & tech, digital SMEs, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as individuals. For every inquiry, we assess whether the firm is the right choice in terms of expertise and capacity.
How does the process of switching from another tax advisor work?
Ideally, the previous firm also works with DATEV — which is the case for the majority of German tax advisors. In this case, a data transfer can be handled relatively easily. Appelt & Wieland actively supports this process.
How much effort is involved in changing tax advisors?
Changing tax advisors is generally not a disproportionately complex process — especially if both firms use DATEV. If a different system is used, individual components must be checked. With sufficient lead time and good planning, any transition is easily manageable.
What is the best time to change tax advisors?
From a professional perspective, the turn of the year is the ideal time. It is often recommended that the previous firm complete ongoing work before the mandate is handed over. A change during the year is possible, but requires careful coordination.
Does the law firm also handle communication with the tax office?
Yes — Appelt & Wieland handles communication with the tax office as standard practice. Typically, the firm is granted a tax power of attorney, meaning that all correspondence from the tax office goes directly to the firm, is processed there, and is forwarded digitally to the client. Upon request, they can also assist with tax audits and audits by the German Federal Pension Insurance.