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Stefan Winheller

Attorney Stefan Winheller has specialized in tax law for about 20 years, especially in the areas of cryptocurrencies, foundations/nonprofits and international tax law.

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Crypto Trading GmbH Benefits From Low Corporate Taxation in Germany

Dec 29, 22 • Digital Currencies, Tax Law – Miscellaneous • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

For larger profits from trading cryptocurrencies, the benefits of a German trading limited liability company (Trading GmbH) are suitable. In a bear market, the decision to establish such a trading GmbH can be even more important. While the majority of private […]
Inflation Premium in Germany: Tax-Free Payments to Employees of up to EUR 3,000 Possible

Dec 29, 22 • Employment Law, Tax Law – Miscellaneous • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

The German population has noticed and felt the effects of the rising prices for gas and food. In order to contain the burdens stemming from the currently high inflation, the German government has initiated an inflation compensation premium. This is part […]
Privacy in Germany: What to Consider When Using Tracking Tools

Sep 21, 22 • Privacy Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

For some, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) means strengthening user privacy against data-hungry companies; for others, it is bureaucratic dallying that creates unnecessary costs for innovative companies. These differing opinions collide with each other, particularly in the field of online […]
New Model For Fines For GDPR Violations

Jun 29, 22 • Compliance, Privacy Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

When the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force more than four years ago, the introduction of fines as a penalty for data protection violations caused quite a stir. For the most part, the horrendous fines feared at the time […]
Cryptocurrencies as Collateral for Loans in Germany

Jun 29, 22 • Blockchain, Digital Currencies • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

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 […]
Crypto Derivatives And Crypto Futures – Here’s How Trading Is Taxed in Germany!

Mar 10, 22 • Blockchain, Digital Currencies • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

With crypto derivatives and futures, crypto investors can earn high returns over a very short period of time. Likewise, trading in crypto derivatives and crypto futures for the purpose of hedging spot trading (traditional buying and selling of cryptocurrencies) is very […]
German Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act Simplifies Consent to Cookies

Dec 30, 21 • Privacy Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

Who isn’t familiar with this? Before you can learn about the latest developments in politics online or view the current offers in the web shop, you are asked to accept or reject the use of tracking and analysis cookies. New law […]
Confiscation of Sales Proceeds in Germany in The Event of Violations of Foreign Trade Law

Dec 30, 21 • Commercial Criminal Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

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 […]
Rewards From Liquidity Mining in German Tax Returns

Oct 28, 21 • Digital Currencies • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

In decentralized financial markets (DeFi), crypto investors have a variety of ways to earn returns on their cryptocurrencies. Liquidity mining represents one of the most popular options. How does liquidity mining work? Liquidity mining is characterized by the fact that, by […]
Calculation of The Customs Value in Germany: Including Costs For Quality Inspection

Sep 30, 21 • Customs Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

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 […]