KPMG in Cologne

Think internationally. Act regionally.

The world has become a global marketplace - and many regions are developing with incredible dynamism. With its international network and 27 locations in Germany alone, KPMG ensures that global progress always includes a local foothold. This is particularly true for the Cologne region.

Here, between Aachen, Bonn, Sauerland and Siegerland, KPMG is firmly rooted. We know the people, we know the companies and structures. And as true local patriots, we are proud of our city of over a million inhabitants: it is North Rhine-Westphalia's largest and Germany's fourth largest metropolis, particularly centrally located thanks to the Rhine, its proximity to the Ruhr region and the Benelux countries - and one of Germany's most important business, education and research centres.

And yet many sectors in and around Cologne are also undergoing major upheavals. Digitalisation and issues such as the shortage of skilled workers and internationalisation pose major challenges for SMEs. The changing business models raise many questions that need innovative answers.

Our specialists provide them: With assessments for many areas of the company, they support the evaluation of opportunities and risks and provide suitable benchmarks. They help companies to recognise changes at an early stage, determine their location in order to break new ground and exploit cross-border synergies.

In Cologne, you also benefit from innovative solutions and knowledge from our regional and international network. So that you are always one good idea ahead of the market.

Today. For tomorrow. For Cologne.

What does KPMG in Cologne stand for? Auditing, business and tax consulting, of course. For efficient business processes and secure structures. For in-depth knowledge of the challenges faced by family businesses. And for answers to future questions relating to regulation, globalisation and digitalisation. Because growth requires far-reaching roots, we are optimally networked with regional associations and strong in many areas of the regional economy.

And with many areas of specialisation:

• KPMG and family businesses belong together. Against the backdrop of digitalisation and transformation, we are also strengthening our links with start-ups.
• Our many years of experience in the public sector are the basis for strong growth. Here, KPMG provides comprehensive and sustainable support in overcoming future challenges, delivers holistic consulting solutions and is also a leader in auditing in the public sector.
• Various sectors such as retail, telecommunications and the chemical industry have benefited for years from the consulting expertise of our practice-orientated partners.
• Our insurance expertise in audit and tax, but especially in consulting, reflects the strength of Cologne as an insurance centre.
• We are also generating strong growth in the consulting sector, for example in the area of data & analytics. We support companies in answering the questions of how they can convert internal and external company data into value, develop innovations and generate strategic advantages.
• The area of transaction consulting is developing particularly dynamically with sales growth of over 20% (as at 2020). We advise companies on IPOs and acquisitions, for example.

KPMG, Cologne, Klartext:

• 970 employees in Cologne
• 200 consulting / deal advisory experts
• 155 tax consultants
• 90 auditors