Caution When Donating Real Estate in Germany With External Financing
The donation of real estate held as private assets is a popular way of transferring wealth to the next generation and is common practice in Germany. The...
Archive for the category ‘Assets, Foundations, Succession’
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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....
Gifting and Inheriting Crypto Assets: Making Clever Use of Tax Opportunities in Germany
Cryptocurrencies have long been more than just a niche investment. They are increasingly establishing themselves as an integral part of the asset planning of...
The Berlin Will and Compulsory Portion Penalty Clause in Germany
How to ensure that the sole heir actually remains the sole heir The Berlin will, whether drawn up by hand or by a notary, is a common way in Germany for...
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...
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...
Exchange Program for Frozen Assets in Russia
German and European investment funds and family offices with frozen securities The escalating geopolitical tensions arising from Russia’s incursion into...
Private Handwritten Will in Germany
Essential considerations when creating a handwritten will The issue of what should transpire with one’s assets after one’s demise is one that eventually...
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...
Inheritance and Gifting of Real Estate in Germany: Tax Advantages for Third Countries Too
ECJ abolishes EU/EEA area condition When rented apartments and buildings are transferred to the next generation through a gift or inheritance, the German tax...
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