Matthias Luther

Managing Director
10+ years of expertise in indirect tax consulting
Specializes in advising multinational and domestic clients on optimizing complex tax structures
Supports high-profile clients across the e-commerce, technology, pharmaceuticals, and financial services industries
Hamburg
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Matthias Luther is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Tax in Hamburg. He brings over a decade of expertise in indirect tax consulting. Mr. Luther specializes in advising multinational and domestic clients on optimizing complex tax structures and ensuring compliance with EU and global VAT regulations.

Mr. Luther’s notable assignments include spearheading the global go-to-market strategy for digital taxation at a Big Four firm and leading VAT advisory efforts for groundbreaking business model transformations and market expansions. He has supported high-profile clients across industries such as e-commerce, technology, pharmaceuticals, and financial services. The outcomes from his efforts include achieving a €1.7 million VAT refund for a U.S.-based multinational and securing a €2.5 million compliance and advisory contract for EMEA VAT reporting.

Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Luther worked at a Big Four firm, where he established a thriving indirect tax practice for Northern Germany, covering Hamburg, Bremen, and Hanover. During his tenure, he managed complex VAT audits, tax compliance reviews, and digital transformation initiatives, including DAC7 compliance solutions and indirect tax automation.

Mr. Luther is a qualified lawyer in Germany, with a specialization in tax law. He earned an LLM in taxation from Queen Mary University of London and is a sought-after expert on topics such as VAT litigation, tax controversy, and business model optimization. He actively contributes to industry forums. Mr. Luther is the Cofounder and Chairman of the professional nonprofit organization TeCIT Club, which fosters dialogue at the intersection of indirect tax, tax technology, and e-commerce.

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