About us
We, Michael and Paul Georg Fickus, are brothers committed to providing exceptional service,
supported by our experienced staff. Since 1997, our office has been located in Cologne.
We regard ourselves as service providers, consultants, and coaches,
placing great importance on direct communication and personal contact with our clients.
Our professional experience covers positions in medium-sized tax consultancy
and auditing as well as in the international environment.
Michael Fickus
Certified Tax Consultant and Certified Auditor
Michael Fickus, born in 1962, is the founder of FICKUS & FICKUS, which is now run as a partnership.
He has always viewed his work as an opportunity to learn new things. After completing his training with the German Federal Tax Authorities, he resigned and became one of the first consultants to work in the former GDR during the reunification period. Later on, he gained valuable international experience working for one of the world’s largest 'Big 4' consulting firms in New York. Today, he primarily advises clients with international backgrounds.
His areas of expertise include Real Estate Taxation, Inheritance Tax, and the taxation of high-net-worth individuals. Michael Fickus is married and has two sons.
Paul Georg Fickus
Certified Tax Consultant and MBA International Taxation
Paul Georg Fickus, born in 1965, has started his professional career with the German Federal Tax Authorities in 1984.
Since the mid-1980s, he has been advising private individuals and medium-sized companies of all legal forms on their tax matters. As one of the few Certified Tax Consultants in Germany with a degree in history of art, Paul Georg Fickus also provides expert advice to companies and institutions in the art sector, including museums, galleries and auction houses. His dedication to art and culture, particularly in East Asia, is reflected in his various honorary positions in museums.
His areas of expertise also include non-profit organizations, international taxation and Value Added Tax (VAT). Paul Georg Fickus is married and has four daughters.
How we work
There are many ways to reach a goal.
This is our way:
Diligence
Perhaps an old-fashioned term, but it’s the foundation of exceptional Tax Consulting.
Continuity
Consistent points of contact for our clients — ensuring long-term continuity.
Expertise
Only achievable through continuous professional education. This is standard practice for us.
Specialization
Not everything can be done by one person. We work in specialized teams to deliver the best results for you.
Credentials
But is all this true? Ask us for customer references!