Latest Posts in the WINHELLER Blog:

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  Feb. 10, 2026

  Moving to the United Arab Emirates

  Caution regarding foreign companies and management in the UAE Many wealthy individuals are drawn to Dubai or Abu Dhabi, among other places, to benefit from the...
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  Feb. 10, 2026

  Workation And Co.: Is Working from Abroad Becoming a Tax Trap?

  Permanent establishment through cross-border work The world of work has changed, and with it the rules of taxation. On November 19, 2025, the OECD published a...
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  Feb. 10, 2026

  End of Crypto Privacy? North Rhine-Westphalia Intensifies Hunt for Tax Evaders And Calls for Reversal of Burden of Proof

  The EU Directive DAC8 has been in force since January 1, 2026, and with the planned Crypto Asset Tax Transparency Act, crypto platforms will in future be...
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  Dec. 4, 2025

  Inheriting Digital Assets in Germany: Cryptocurrencies, Private Keys And Legally Compliant Estate Planning

  Digital assets are part of modern wealth Cryptocurrencies and NFTs are no longer just objects of speculation for tech enthusiasts. They have established...
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  Dec. 4, 2025

  Co-entrepreneurship When Donating Limited Partnership Shares Under Usufruct in Germany

  Usufruct is a popular means of structuring the transfer of shares in commercial partnerships in succession planning in Germany. A long-standing and popular...
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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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  Dec. 2, 2025

  Tax Benefits When Moving to Spain: Making The Most of Beckham Law

  For years, many German-speaking entrepreneurs, investors, and wealthy individuals have been considering moving to Spain. Regions such as Mallorca, Ibiza, and...
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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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  Nov. 11, 2025

  Transfer of Assets with Usufruct in Germany: Tax-efficient Solution also for Securities and Crypto

  Usufruct is a proven tool for asset and succession planning in Germany. It allows assets to be transferred during the transferor’s lifetime, while the...
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  Nov. 11, 2025

  Transfer of Business Assets: German Federal Constitutional Court reviews Inheritance and Gift Tax

  The German Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG) is once again reviewing the constitutionality of the Inheritance and Gift Tax Act (ErbStG). In one case (Ref....