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Stefan Winheller

As certified tax law specialist, Stefan Winheller mainly advises German and foreign charitable organizations and foundations on tax law, the law of nonprofit organizations as well as the law of charitable giving and international grant-making. Highly experienced in the nonprofit field, Stefan Winheller is a legal and tax counsel for major nonprofit organizations in and outside Germany.

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Up to EUR 150,000 From The State: Apply for Bridging Grant in Germany Now!

Jul 14, 20 • Tax Law – Miscellaneous • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

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 […]
Coronavirus: Companies in Germany Can Count on These Tax Breaks

Mar 20, 20 • German Tax Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

The coronavirus continues to cause financial distress in the German economy. Managing directors and board members are obliged to use all reasonable possibilities to reduce operating costs and to inform themselves about financing possibilities. As a tax office, we would like […]
Public Offerings and ICOs About to Become Much Easier in Germany?

Jun 28, 18 • Capital Markets and Securities Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

Federal government is planning a “short prospectus” for public offerings of up to eight million euros Whenever a company wishes to realize a business project or a large investment, the question about the financing will inevitably arise. Beyond traditional bank financing […]
How Does Financing a Start-up Through an ICO Work in Germany?

May 9, 18 • Blockchain, Capital Markets and Securities Law, Digital Currencies • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are presently probably the most hyped way of procuring venture capital not only in Germany but worldwide. ICOs associate elements of crowdfunding with Blockchain technology. By the end of March 2018 alone, this innovative financing mechanism generated […]
No Authorization Required for Trading in Cryptocurrencies in Germany

Mar 28, 18 • Digital Currencies • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

In Germany, the commercial trading in most goods is permissible without any specific authorization. However, anyone intending to provide services relating to securities or other financial instruments needs an authorization from the German financial market supervisory authority BaFin. As a successful […]
Permanent Establishments in Germany

Dec 29, 17 • Tax Law – Miscellaneous • 2 Comments • Stefan Winheller

There are several possibilities to do business in Germany. Either one forms a German company that takes care of the domestic business. Alternatively, foreign businesses can operate through so-called permanent establishments in Germany. Do I have a permanent German establishment? A […]
German Tax Law: Tax Numbers That Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Jun 29, 17 • Tax Law – Miscellaneous • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

Doing business in Germany can be challenging with regard to compliance with laws and regulations. Challenges often arise concerning the different ID numbers that entrepreneurs require from the German tax authorities. Therefore, we would like to give a short overview over the […]
After Brexit: Rising number of foreign banks consider moving to Frankfurt

Feb 6, 17 • Banking Regulations • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

“It’s not enough just to install a letterbox.” With these words Peter Lutz, deputy executive director at the German financial supervisory authority, closed a workshop on the Brexit organized for foreign banks. Since the United Kingdom has voted out of the […]
Credit linked notes: BaFin intervenes to protect investors

Aug 18, 16 • German Banking & Finance Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

In 2015 the German legislator passed the Retail Investors Protection Act (“Kleinanlegerschutzgesetz”). This has been done to remedy shortcomings on the so called “Grey Capital Market”, which ended up in the failure of Prokon GmbH, a huge issuer of profit-sharing rights. […]
Brits for Brexit: Risks for banks and financial service providers – Chances for Frankfurt?

Jun 27, 16 • German Banking & Finance Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

On 23 June 2016, the British in their referendum on whether or not to remain in the European Union by a narrow but clear majority voted to leave the EU, the so-called Brexit. As one consequence, the British government is now […]