Tax & CFO advisory for startups:
Strategic and operational from €250/hour
Series-A preparation, Live-BWA controlling, Holding structuring, ESOP/VSOP setup, internationalization — licensed Steuerberater plus CFO-operator expertise from prior startup roles.
Why Choose Our Advisory Services?
Senior advice that moves decisions forward without slowing execution.
Series-A preparation, Live-BWA controlling, Holding structuring, ESOP/VSOP setup, internationalization — licensed Steuerberater plus CFO-operator expertise from prior startup roles.
Proven Experience
Senior advisors with decades of experience in finance, tax, and strategic planning across industries
Industry Knowledge
Deep understanding of tech, SaaS, and growth company dynamics with relevant market insights
Practical Approach
Actionable recommendations that can be implemented immediately to drive measurable results
Trusted by Germany's fastest-growing companies
How we work
Founder-first guidance with clear deliverables at every step.
Scope the priorities
Align on goals, timelines, and the critical financial questions.
Build the model
Forecasts, scenarios, and tax implications you can act on.
Execute and iterate
Decision support through fundraising, M&A, and growth phases.
Strategic Financial Services
Expert guidance for complex financial and tax decisions
Hands-on advisory to model scenarios, support fundraising, and make tax-smart decisions without slowing execution.
Tax Planning & Strategy
Comprehensive tax planning to minimize liabilities and optimize your tax position for sustainable growth
Financial Modeling
Build robust financial models for fundraising, strategic planning, and investment decision-making
Fundraising Support
Due diligence preparation, investor relations, and financial structuring for successful funding rounds
M&A Support
Merger and acquisition advisory, valuation analysis, and transaction structuring guidance
Our Advisory Leadership
Meet the leaders who guide our tax and CFO advisory services with decades of expertise.
Dr. Udo Bork
Tax Advisory Lead
Expert German tax advisor and APX co-founder specializing in startup tax optimization and complex structuring.
- 30+ years as certified German tax advisor (Steuerberater)
- Former partner at major German tax advisory firm
- Deep startup experience
Niels Denefleh
CFO Advisory Lead
Seasoned startup operator and VC executive driving financial strategy and operational excellence across growth stages.
- 20+ years in executive and founder roles
- Proven track record across early to late-stage startups
- Extensive VC fund operational experience
Advisory Pricing
Transparent pricing for strategic financial guidance
Strategic or Tactical Tax and CFO Advisory
Hourly price for Tax- or CFO-consulting
Strategic or Tactical Tax and CFO Advisory
Hourly price for Tax- or CFO-consulting
€250/hour
Example Project Budgets
Typical ranges depending on scope and complexity
Startup Tax Optimization
€2,000 - €4,000
Tax-efficient business structure setup, VAT registration, and R&D tax credit analysis for early-stage companies (8-16 hours)
Series A Financial Model
€7,500 - €12,500
Comprehensive financial model for fundraising, investor materials preparation, and tax implications analysis for €2-5M funding round (30-50 hours)
M&A Transaction Support
€20,000 - €40,000
Complete M&A support including due diligence, deal structuring, tax optimization, and post-merger integration planning for €10M+ transactions (80-160 hours)
What does APX Advisory cost?
€250 per hour, project-based. Free 30-min scoping call upfront. Binding hours estimate before kickoff. No retainer minimums, no monthly commitments.
Typical engagements
Holding structuring before Series A. ESOP/VSOP setup for the first 10+ employees. US-subsidiary compliance + transfer pricing. Quality of Earnings before investor DD. M&A tax support (sell-side & buy-side).
Your advisory team
Licensed Steuerberater plus CFO operators from prior startup roles. No generalists, no account manager in between — directly reachable via Slack.
Frequently asked questions
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