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Archive for the Author ‘Stefan Winheller’
Cryptocurrencies as Collateral for Loans in Germany
Can cryptocurrencies serve as collateral for a loan agreement in Germany? This question is often asked by wealthy crypto investors who, in order to finance their commercial blockchain projects or their private asset investments (real estate, company shareholdings, etc.), wish to […]
Confiscation of Sales Proceeds in Germany in The Event of Violations of Foreign Trade Law
The German Foreign Trade and Payments Act (AWG) regulates the movement of devises, goods, services, capital and other assets with foreign countries. The AWG allows for the imposition of import and export bans or licensing requirements for the transit and export […]
Calculation of The Customs Value in Germany: Including Costs For Quality Inspection
In importation and the importing of goods into the European Union (EU), the customs value is decisive for the amount of customs duty and import turnover tax. The determination of the customs value of specific goods is primarily based on the […]
Criminal Tax Law in Germany: Confiscation of Proceeds of A Crime Only in Case of Asset Advantage
In addition to fines or imprisonment, German courts may also order the confiscation of proceeds of a crime. That is, the offender is deprived of what was gained in committing the crime. Non-cash benefits, such as services or expenses saved, are […]
Interim Aid in Germany: Which Companies May Apply for Financial Assistance?
The German Federal Ministry of Economics is once again granting financial aid to small and mid-sized companies to mitigate the economic consequences of the corona pandemic. Companies can still apply for “Überbrückungshilfe II” until the end of the year. “Überbrückungshilfe III”, […]
Almanya’da ödenen tır otoyol harcın’da yanlış hesaplamalar: Nakliyat firmaları yaklaşık yüzde dördünü geri alabiliyor!
Tır otoyol harcın’da yanlış hesaplamalar: Nakliyat firmaları yaklaşık yüzde dördünü geri alabiliyor! Türkiye’deki nakliyat firma tırlarının istikameti Almanya olan veya Almanya’dan geçiş yapanların tır otoyol harcı ödeme mecburiyeti vardır. Problem: Tır otoyol harcı avrupa kanunlarını ihlal ediyor. Avrupa Birliği Adalet Divanı […]
Nieprawidłowo obliczona opłata za przejazd ciężarówki: Spedytorzy mają prawo do zwrotu pieniędzy w wysokości około 4 procent!
Firmy spedycyjne, które przewożą towary w Niemczech lub przez niemieckie terytorium, muszą uiszczać opłaty za przejazd ciężarówką. Problem: opłata za przejazd narusza prawo UE! Europejski Trybunał Sprawiedliwości (ETS) orzekł, że Niemcy nieprawidłowo obliczyły wysokość opłaty za przejazd ciężarówek i że niemiecka […]
Incorrect Truck Toll Calculation in Germany: Trucking Companies Are Entitled to About Four Percent Refund!
Trucking companies that transport goods in or through Germany have to pay truck tolls. The problem here: the toll violates EU law! The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has in fact ruled that Germany has calculated the truck toll incorrectly: it […]
Embezzlement of Wages in Germany: Shorter Statutes of Limitations Planned
The payment of social security contributions is becoming a pitfall for many companies in Germany. Failure to pay contributions is usually severely punished. According to the German Criminal Code (Section 266a StGB), it is a criminal offence to withhold or embezzle […]
Up to EUR 150,000 From The State: Apply for Bridging Grant in Germany Now!
WINHELLER supports companies and nonprofit organizations in the tax adviser-bound application process It has recently become possible to apply for a corona bridging grant in Germany. To avoid abuse, all applications must be made through a tax advisor. Companies and nonprofit […]