Latest Posts in the WINHELLER Blog:

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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....
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  Nov. 11, 2025

  Extended Limited Tax Liability: Why the Austrian Tax Model Does Not Work When Moving to Dubai

  Online we often read about interesting approaches to avoiding extended limited tax liability under Section 2 of the German Foreign Tax Act (Außensteuergesetz,...
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  Aug. 14, 2025

  Execution of Wills in Germany: Tips for Optimal Structuring

  Anyone who draws up a will in Germany wants to ensure that their last wishes are carried out reliably and smoothly. To this end, the testator can appoint a...
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  Aug. 14, 2025

  Crypto Loans in Germany: Tax Treatment Upon Granting and Repayment

  Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have long been more than just objects of speculation. They are increasingly being used as a means of payment or...
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  Aug. 14, 2025

  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...