Framework Agreement for Tax Advisory Services

Summary

The Cologne District Government is procuring tax advisory services covering all tax types under a framework agreement. The work includes preparing tax returns and VAT advance returns, related calculations, assessing and advising on the tax treatment of current and new transactions, and representing the authority in tax objection and litigation proceedings. The estimated requirement is about 150 hours per year, or 600 hours over the maximum four-year term; the framework agreement has a ceiling of 750 hours and no minimum purchase commitment.