Three German GGI member firms recognised as Handelsblatt Top German Tax Advisory and Auditing Firms

To determine the “best” list, Handelsblatt commissioned Hamburg-based market research institute SWI Finance to conduct its annual survey, asking specialist questions and evaluating the answers submitted by more than 4,860 participating firms. The study focused on key factors such as staff qualifications and professional expertise in various specialist areas. Two awards were presented: “Best Tax Advisers 2026” and “Best Auditors 2026”. Only participants that achieved at least 70% of the maximum possible score were considered. Out of more than 4,035 tax advisors and 829 auditors, 580 tax advisory firms and 143 auditing firms are included in the list of Germany’s top firms – equivalent to just 14% of all participating tax advisory firms.

The complete article (in German) can be found at Handelsblatt Test: Beste Steuerberater 2026.

Benefitax has once again been recognised as one of Germany’s leading tax advisory firms

GGI member firm Benefitax from Frankfurt/Main has been recognised once again by Handelsblatt in 2026 and is included in its list of Germany's Leading Tax Advisory Firms. 

Benefitax Managing Director Oliver Biernat said, “We are very pleased to be among the award-winning firms in the overall category and not just in a single specialist area or a specific sector. This recognition underlines our commitment to excellence, professional expertise, and the provision of high-quality advisory services to our clients.”

Furthermore, since February 2026, Garvin Singh and Oliver Biernat have each held the title of Certified Expert for Tax Crimes (WIRE). In passing the examination, they demonstrated in-depth knowledge in areas including voluntary disclosure, defence strategies during searches, procedural coordination in criminal tax proceedings, criminal tax law risks in advisory practice, and closing meeting strategies during tax audits. For Benefitax clients, this means additional security and even more sound strategic advice – particularly regarding sensitive tax issues or potential criminal tax law risks. Prevention, risk minimisation, and professional representation are at the heart of this.

“Following 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025, this is now the fifth time we have been recognised,” said Biernat. “This makes us very proud and gives us great motivation to continue our professional development so that we can provide our clients with the best possible service.”

FACT impresses in the Handelsblatt Ranking 2026

We are delighted to be ranked again in both Handelsblatt’s Best Tax Advisers 2026 and Best Auditors 2026 categories. And this applies to the overall categories, and also the specialist areas of expertise, including international tax law, inheritance and gift tax (tax consulting), and international accounting and valuation (auditing).

These awards prove the success of FACT’s ongoing commitment in combining professional excellence, high quality standards, and personalised, reliable advice for its clients. A huge thank you to the FACT team, who make this achievement possible, and to our clients who place their trust in us and entrust us with complex issues!

About FACT

FACT is a multidisciplinary advisory firm based in Kassel, Germany, specialised in tax, audit, and legal services. FACT offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses and individuals. 

nbs partners recognised as Best Tax Advisors and Auditors 2026

nbs partners is delighted to have been recognised in the current Handelsblatt ranking of Best Tax Advisors & Auditors 2026. This renewed ranking among the top firms underscores the firm's consistent quality and professional excellence.

Partner Boris Michels, Tax Advisor/CPA, emphasises: “We are very pleased with this award, which reflects the high level of quality in our daily work. Thank you to the entire team.”

Partner Tobias Schreiber, CPA, also highlights the significance of this repeated recognition: “I am particularly pleased that we consistently manage to be recognised by Handelsblatt.”

With this renewed recognition, nbs partners strengthens its position as one of the leading mid-sized auditing and tax consulting firms in Germany. The firm thanks all its employees and clients for their trust and successful collaboration.

About nbs partners

nbs partners is a mid-sized auditing, tax consulting, and law firm headquartered in Hamburg. The firm serves national and international clients in the areas of auditing, tax, consulting, and law, and stands for high quality, expertise, and personalised service.