Archiv für die Kategorie ‘Tax Law – Miscellaneous’

Inheritance and Gifting of Real Estate in Germany: Tax Advantages for Third Countries Too

Feb 19, 24 • Inheritance Law, Tax Law – Miscellaneous • No Comments • Elmar Krüsmann

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 authorities provide preferential tax treatment. Previously, this required that the property in question is situated in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tax Liability in Germany while Living Abroad

Jul 31, 19 • Tax Law – Miscellaneous • 2 Comments • Stefan Winheller

We have seen many cases lately where German tax offices write to people abroad because they earn income that is subject to tax in Germany. Frequently affected: US-Americans This also affects individuals who reside in the USA and pay their taxes […]
Commercial Trading in Cryptocurrencies and Arbitrage Transactions in Germany: Pitfall Accounting

Apr 4, 19 • Digital Currencies, German Tax Law, Tax Law – Miscellaneous • No Comments • Benjamin Kirschbaum

Trading in cryptocurrency isn’t exclusively reserved for private individuals. From a tax perspective, it can make sense to shift these activities to a corporation, especially when it comes to a large number of speculative trades within a year. It is not […]
Doing Business in Germany (With the Proper Legal Form)

Sep 27, 18 • Tax Law – Miscellaneous • No Comments • Stefan Winheller

Anyone in Germany, who wishes to open a business, will inevitably raise the question of which legal form will be the proper one. An important consideration in this context is the taxation of the company to be founded. Ideally, the founders […]
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 […]
Cryptocurrencies: How Will Mining be Taxed in Germany?

Sep 29, 17 • Blockchain, Digital Currencies, Tax Law – Miscellaneous • No Comments • Benjamin Kirschbaum

Cryptocurrencies are not only attractive for investors and speculators. Apart from the purchase and sale of Bitcoin, creating their own cryptocurrency through mining is profitable for many entrepreneurs. In this context, numerous tax and accounting questions occur. Basically, mining cryptocurrencies at […]
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 […]