Archive for the category ‘Criminal Tax Law’

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  Nov. 11, 2025

  Crypto Service Providers Must Report Customer Information to German Tax Authorities

  With the introduction of the DAC8 Directive, the EU is establishing a new standard for tax transparency in crypto asset transactions from 2026 onwards. The aim...
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  June 30, 2021

  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...
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  April 17, 2020

  Crypto Profits in Germany: What to Do in Case of Official Investigations And Criminal Proceedings?

  Accusation of tax evasion In 2020, many people are still investing in cryptocurrencies. Some are realizing substantial profits through clever buying and...
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  April 3, 2020

  Tobacco Tax Evasion: Update on Aggressive Prosecution Practices in Germany

  We have been observing increased controls on tobacco deliveries by German customs for some time now. Companies that regularly transport tobacco to or through...
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  Dec. 28, 2016

  Arbitrary sentences by German courts in cases of tax evasion?

  In recent times, worrying feedback has been coming from criminal court practice concerning the treatment of import duty evasion. An alarming example from real...
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  Sep. 29, 2016

  Internal Control Systems (ICS) to prevent criminal intent

  If you detect a tax infringement in your company, you do not necessarily have to directly resort to self-incrimination (German Selbstanzeige). Even a simpler...