What is a Health Check?

Our solution for an efficient and targeted analysis of risk‑prone processes and transactions

In many companies, risks remain unnoticed for a long time – until an audit brings them to light. Possible consequences include additional tax payments, liability risks, and unnecessary effort.
A structured Health Check addresses exactly this issue: it specifically analyzes your processes, postings, and documentation and shows where concrete action is required – ideally before tax authorities, the German Pension Insurance, main customs offices, or other authorities take action.

Risks often arise at the interfaces between different types of taxes, where they can easily be overlooked in day‑to‑day business. This is precisely where a combined Health Check comes in, providing a holistic view.

However, the focus is not solely on risk minimization. A Health Check creates transparency and identifies concrete optimization potential – often with direct financial benefits.

The key question, therefore, is not whether risks exist – but whether you are already aware of them.

How a Health Check Works

5 steps toward greater legal certainty

A Health Check is not an abstract concept, but a clearly structured approach with one goal: making risks visible, improving processes, and sustainably strengthening compliance.

We follow a transparent and practice‑proven approach consisting of five consecutive phases. This ensures you always know where you stand and what concrete value you can expect.

Project Start and Definition of Objectives
STEP 1

Project Start and Definition of Objectives

Kick-off with a clear focus
Together, we define objectives, scope, and priorities – tailored to your individual starting point.
Focus on what matters most
We concentrate on the areas where action is most urgently needed instead of examining everything equally.
Transparent project plan
From the outset, it is clear which areas will be reviewed, which information is required, and how the Health Check will be conducted.
Collection of Data and Documents
STEP 2

Collection of Data and Documents

Identifying relevant documentation
In coordination with you, we selectively compile key documents – from invoices and contracts to internal guidelines.
Including system data
Accounting data and ERP exports provide the basis for a well founded analysis of processes and transactions.
Creating the basis for analysis
Key information is structured and prepared to enable a precise and efficient review.
L’importance de l'analyse d'impact en matière de droits humains
STEP 3

Analysis of Processes and Transactions

Understanding processes in detail
We analyze how your workflows are mapped within the ERP system.
Targeted review of transactions
Using sample checks, we review postings, tax codes, and typical risk areas – particularly in cross border matters.
Putting systems to the test
We review system logic and tax determination and identify misconfigurations or inconsistent settings.
Assessment & Identification of Risks and Opportunities
STEP 4

Assessment & Identification of Risks and Opportunities

Clearly identifying risks
We identify weaknesses such as incorrect tax treatment, missing documentation, or system errors.
Revealing efficiency potential
Inefficient processes, manual workarounds, and media disruptions become visible and are addressed in a targeted manner.
Prioritizing actions
Depending on the agreed scope, you receive concrete recommendations for action – including quick wins.
Presentation of Results & Recommendations for Action
STEP 5

Presentation of Results & Recommendations for Action

Clear results at a glance
Based on the agreed scope, you receive a structured overview, e.g. an executive summary or risk report with concrete examples and impacts.
Concrete recommendations for action
On request, we outline short and long term measures as well as a prioritized roadmap for implementation.
Directly implementable within the company
Following the Health Check, we can support you – for example through workshops with specialist departments and IT – and translate the results into clear, practical next steps.
    Focus on Interfaces

    Greater impact through combined Health Checks

    Tax and other risks rarely arise in isolation. Processes are interconnected, and these interfaces are where the greatest practical challenges occur.

    Our combined Health Checks address exactly this. Instead of examining individual types of taxes separately, we take a holistic view of your processes – ensuring maximum transparency, fewer friction losses, and a sustainable reduction of risks.
    Typical interfaces include, among others, VAT and payroll tax, social security, customs, contract management, data protection, transfer pricing, and other tax and legal topics.

    Your advantage: you not only identify individual weaknesses, but also understand the interdependencies and can optimize precisely where the greatest value is created.

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    Your First Contact

    For any questions, feedback, or further information regarding the Health Checks, please feel free to contact Katharina Lehner, who will be happy to support you as a competent point of contact.
    Katharina Lehner
    Partner