Companies that hold crypto assets are subject to general accounting and record-keeping obligations, as well as specific requirements regarding documentation, valuation and the tax treatment of transactions. Eight key aspects help to minimise risks and ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements.
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Unmarried couples: a will or inheritance contract – the main thing is settled!
German inheritance law treats unmarried couples like strangers – regardless of whether the relationship has existed for weeks, months or decades or whether the couple is even engaged. That is why unmarried couples – with or without children – should organise their estate in such a way that their partner is considered and protected in the event of death.
Read moreAirdrops from a business perspective: what are the advantages and what tax implications should be considered?
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, there are numerous ways for companies to promote projects and build a dedicated community. These include airdrops, which are used to distribute tokens or coins to a broad mass of people for free.
We will show you how airdrops work in detail, what advantages they offer companies and which tax aspects need to be considered.
Read moreNewplacement: How employers can sweeten the farewell for employees
Every now and then, employers want to or have to let employees go, but the law on protection against dismissal does not quite play along. Severance payments in termination agreements are then a common way of sweetening the pill for employees. But are outplacement or new placement a good alternative to make it easier for employees to say goodbye and make a fresh start?
Read moreAvoid inheritance disputes: What you should look out for when making a transfer of assets during your lifetime
Recently, more and more reports about the inheritance dispute between Reinhold Messner and his children have appeared in the press. Although he had already transferred the majority of his assets to them several years ago, massive conflicts and mutual accusations have now arisen.
This prominent example shows how important it is to carefully plan the transfer of assets and property during one’s lifetime. Focusing primarily on reducing inheritance tax is clearly not enough. But what should you bear in mind when taking this step?
Read moreWills & Co.: What young, married parents should know
Young people tend to suppress the topic of death and all other related issues. This is especially true when it comes to wills. But at the latest when it comes to getting married and starting a family, young couples should consider the topic of wills and make individual arrangements.
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