Beiträge zum Stichwort ‘Germany’

• Tax Liability in Germany while Living Abroad

  Jul 31, 19 • Tax Law – Miscellaneous • No Comments • Bartosz Dzionsko
  

  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 […]

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• Banking License and Brexit: Here is the Cost of a German BaFin License

  Mar 29, 19 • Banking Law, Banking Regulations • No Comments • Dr. Annette Wagemann
  

  The UK is presently heading for a “hard” Brexit. If this happened, the country would leave both the EU and the European Economic Area. Many UK banks and financial services providers are therefore right to consider relocating their domicile or business […]

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• Video Surveillance of Employees in Germany – When Do Video Recordings Have to Be Deleted?

  Oct 2, 18 • Employment Law, Privacy Law • No Comments • Olga Stepanova
  

  An ever increasing number of employers are considering to monitor their employees by video surveillance if they suspect them of not fulfilling their duties under the employment contract. In this context, the Federal Labor Court (BAG) recently ruled that recordings obtained […]

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• Companies Should Never Neglect Data Protection!

  Sep 29, 17 • Privacy Law • No Comments • Olga Stepanova
  

  The Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz; “BDSG”) contains a range of guidelines for establishing an organization in Germany ensuring compliance with data protection requirements within a company. Particular importance is attached to the company’s obligation to implement appropriate technical and organizational […]

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• Choosing a company name: not that simple from a legal perspective

  Jun 30, 16 • Corporate Law, Intellectual Property Law • No Comments • Olga Stepanova
  

  Expanding business and forming a company in Germany is what many foreign entrepreneurs aspire to do. Germany remains a popular destination for expansion. Every time a company is formed, the question about its name arises. Under German law, it is possible to have […]

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• Director Liability of a British Limited Company in Germany

  Jun 30, 16 • Corporate Law • No Comments • Thomas Schwab
  

  Business in Germany may also be done by using the legal form of a Limited company. If, however, insolvency proceedings are initiated in Germany with regard to the assets of a private company limited by shares (Limited) registered within the English […]

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• Top ten real estate issues of buying and renting real estate in Germany

  May 3, 16 • Real Estate Law • No Comments • Boris Piekarek
  

  What are typical mistakes being made when buying or renting real estate in Germany? What are the risks regarding notarial sales contracts? What clauses have to be considered within proper rental contracts? This list is intended to provide a short overview […]

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• Souvenirs must be reported to customs when exceeding certain value

  Sep 23, 15 • Customs Law • No Comments • Bartosz Dzionsko
  

  Travelers flying to Germany have an allowance of EUR 430 that also applies to souvenirs. If this exemption is exceeded, draconian penalties may be assessed by German customs authorities. Customs offenses comparable to tax evasion Customs offenses are often comparable to […]

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