Nexia S&A relies on the dynamics of the Nexia network and the complementarity of teams that know each other and work together to operate in nearly one hundred twenty countries. In concrete terms, how does Nexia S&A support French companies in their expansion abroad, and international groups in their establishment in France, with the same level of requirements, reliability and responsiveness? The answers of Jean-Baptiste Hervet, CEO of Nexia S&A, and member of the global board of Nexia.

DNA

To what extent is international in the DNA of Nexia S&A? In what way is it a growth driver for the firm?

From the beginning, Nexia S&A has structured itself as a relevant player in supporting subsidiaries of international groups located in France, through accounting, tax and audit compliance missions. This dimension is one of the foundations of our DNA. It illustrates our ability to produce reports that are valuable for parent companies and consistent with their standards and requirements. Gradually, this offer has been enriched by all of our jobs and skills. Today, it represents a major growth driver. Structured ETI and SMEs, our core target in audit and consulting, are companies that, in essence, will seek their growth through international development. With Nexia S&A, they find a partner capable of supporting them in this dynamic and creating value in the service of their strategy.

Strategy

What is the strategy of the Nexia network? How does it work?

The strategy of the Nexia network is to be in a position to provide local, but nevertheless homogeneous technical solutions around the world, with specialists in audit, consulting and taxation. Our strength is to know each other and to be used to working together: the members of the network meet regularly at regional and global meetings or within business committees. They share methods, tools, and above all a true “one team” culture. This human proximity guarantees customers a coordinated approach, regardless of the country of intervention, and the mobilization of truly specialized experts. Functionally, the governance of the network is structured around a board of directors and a team of permanent staff, the “central office”, based in London. Present on the global board, the regional board and in several committees or business groups, the partners of Nexia S&A are strongly involved in its management, which was welcomed by the members who awarded us the “Firm of the Year” award in 2025.

French businesses

How does Nexia S&A support its clients in their international development?

For example, we recently coordinated the response to a global call for tenders, for a large French group present in 50 countries, thus mobilizing 50 local Nexia teams in order to ensure a homogeneous process and quality of services. As part of consulting missions, we have been asked to restore control of a subsidiary in the United States over the quality of reporting, we have carried out a joint Franco-Indian intervention to solve fraud in India, we are auditing the accounts of foreign subsidiaries... These are all very operational examples of the tailor-made service we provide to our customers. Moreover, we support them in all dimensions of their international development, whether it is a question of certifying consolidated accounts, responding to the challenges of managing complex situations or growth, or securing decision-making during acquisition projects with our Transaction Services team.

Foreign businesses

How does Nexia help foreign companies set up in France?

Within Nexia S&A, the dedicated IBS (International Business Services) team supports foreign groups in their establishment and development in France, with a “full service” approach covering legal creation, tax compliance, accounting, accounting, payroll, reporting at headquarters... Backed by the international experience of the Nexia network, this integrated system makes it possible to offer French subsidiaries of foreign groups coherent, responsive support that is perfectly aligned with the standards of their parent company with the support of a dedicated and multilingual team. Depending on the needs, other areas of the firm — international taxation, transaction services, advice or audit — complement this support.

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The international, a historical marker : From the beginning, Nexia S&A was built around supporting subsidiaries of foreign groups in France. It's really in our DNA: understanding their expectations, ensuring compliance, and giving them a clear vision of what's happening locally.

How the Nexia network works : The strength of the network is that we don't discover each other the day a customer needs us. We work together all year round, we share the same methods and the same tools. For the customer, it is a single Nexia team, regardless of the country.

International coordination : When we audit a group present in several countries, we coordinate the work of our colleagues in the network. They are the ones who carry out the local audits under our instructions, and it is on this basis that we build our opinion on the consolidated accounts.

Support for foreign subsidiaries : If a client asks me if I can accompany them to another country, not only can I accompany them with our firm, but I will pick up my phone and I will call an associate that I know, that I have already seen, with whom I have already worked.