Latest Posts in the WINHELLER Blog:

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  June 6, 2025

  Foreign Nonprofits in the German Charity Register

  In order for German donors to receive tax benefits for their donations, they need a donation receipt from the recipient organization. The German Federal...
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  Jan. 23, 2025

  Minority Protection in German Associations: Calling of General Meetings by the Courts

  In a recent decision dated September 05, 2024 (case no. 27 W 73/24), the Hamm Higher Regional Court (OLG) rejected an association’s appeal against the...
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  Jan. 17, 2025

  Special Representatives in German Associations: Delegation of Duties and Liability

  In order to cope with the number of tasks that arise, clubs or associations in Germany have the option of a special representative in accordance with Section...
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  Dec. 17, 2024

  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...
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  Nov. 14, 2024

  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...
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  Nov. 8, 2024

  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...
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  Nov. 1, 2024

  Cryptobusiness Models: Germany, Estonia, or Liechtenstein?

  Caution when setting up a business in another EU country In the recent past, Estonia and Liechtenstein have surfaced as enticing locations for the initiation...
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  Oct. 8, 2024

  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...
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  Oct. 2, 2024

  EU Yacht Export: Customs and Tax Regulations

  Yachts, often regarded as the playthings of the affluent, are frequently produced in European countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. These...
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  Sep. 18, 2024

  MiCAR: Updated Regulations for Cryptocurrency Issuers Effective from 30.06.2024

  Since June 30, 2024, the German Financial Supervisory Authority BaFin has been overseeing issuers of ART (as per Title III of MiCAR) and EMT (as per Title IV...