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ETL Group

Logo: ETL Service GmbH, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Tax Consultancy Group based in Essen, founded in 19711

The ETL Group is a multinational group of companies providing tax, legal, auditing and management consultancy services. It is Germany's largest tax advisory company, with an annual turnover of over €950 million (2019), putting it among the top five auditing and tax advisory companies in the Federal Republic.2 It was founded by Franz-Josef Wernze.1 It employed about 16,500 people in 2023.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1971Founded1
  • Industrytax advisor1
  • HeadquartersEssen1
  • Websitewww.etl.de
  • Legal formAktiengesellschaft1

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The ETL Group is a multinational group of companies providing tax, legal, auditing and management consultancy services. It is Germany's largest tax advisory company, with an annual turnover of over €950 million (2019), putting it among the top five auditing and tax advisory companies in the Federal Republic.2

Corporate structure

ETL Group sits at the top of its group. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Franz-Josef Wernze in 1971.1

Leadership

Who has led ETL Group, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Franz-Josef Wernze1971–2023
19801990200020102020

Subsidiaries and ownership

Subsidiaries

From Wikidata.1

Employees over time

  • 202316,5001

Timeline

  1. 1971New chief executive Franz-Josef Wernze becomes CEO1
  2. 1971Founded Founded1

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