Archive for the category ‘Family Foundations’

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  Dec. 3, 2025

  Foreign Family Foundations from A German Perspective: Flexibility vs. Risk

  In times of globally networked asset structures, wealthy families and entrepreneurs are increasingly turning to foundation solutions abroad to secure family...
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  June 13, 2025

  Family Foundations in Germany: Entry in Transparency Register is Mandatory

  Family foundations are a popular instrument in Germany for securing assets across generations and pursuing private or entrepreneurial goals in the long term....
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  Nov. 14, 2024

  Competencies of the German Foundation Board: Considerations for Founders when Drafting the Articles of Association

  Foundations, both charitable and private family foundations, typically have both a board of directors and a foundation board. The latter is often also referred...
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  Nov. 8, 2024

  German Family Foundations with Foreign Beneficiaries: Beware of Tax Traps!

  Managing and planning international wealth through foundations is a complex task, posing a myriad of legal and tax challenges. This is particularly true for...
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  April 8, 2024

  Crypto Investments in Foundations: Beneficial Tax Treatment of Staking Income in Germany

  Large assets necessitate dependable, legally secure structures. Foundations, both charitable and family-based, have consistently played a significant role in...
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  June 30, 2020

  German Corporate And Family Foundations: Success Through Principles of Good Foundation Management

  Foundation boards face similar challenges in managing foundations as the managing directors of commercial enterprises. Consequently, the need for a binding...
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  April 16, 2020

  How Much Capital Is Required to Set Up A German Family Foundation?

  This question comes up again and again: How much starting capital is actually required for a family foundation? Capital endowment of approx. 1 million euros is...