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Legal advice
Why you should make a will – before the law does it for you
Many people put off dealing with their will. However, anyone who has assets – whether in the form of real estate or company shares – or a complex family structure should not rely on the legal succession process. This often leads to disputes, tax burdens or outcomes that nobody wanted.A…
Wages in cryptocurrency: what works, what doesn’t?
Cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly relevant in everyday life. They offer many advantages, but also disadvantages such as significant price fluctuations. But are cryptocurrencies suitable for paying wages, or are employers bound to conventional currencies? The Federal Labour Court (BAG) recently addressed this question. Advantages and disadvantages of cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies such…
Berlin will: Avoid tax disadvantages with ‘directed disclaimer’?
The Berlin will is popular among married couples for jointly settling their estate. However, this type of will has tax disadvantages for children that are difficult to ‘correct’ after the death of one spouse. One way to avoid tax disadvantages for children after the death of a spouse is to…
Asset protection in Germany with the help of foundations – René Benko as a role model for asset protection?
The need to protect your assets from third parties is legitimate. Asset protection is an important issue, particularly for people with large and very large assets, and should always be considered when planning your estate. A recent example of asset transfers to protect assets from third-party claims is the case…
Obligations for crypto investors to cooperate tightened: This is what the BMF is now specifically calling for
In a letter dated 6 March 2025, the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) clarified its position on the taxation of crypto assets and tightened key points. Particular emphasis is placed on the taxpayer’s obligations to cooperate, which have often been underestimated in the past. Anyone who trades in cryptocurrencies or…
Compulsory portion of real estate: When property becomes a point of contention
Tax consulting
Why you should make a will – before the law does it for you
Many people put off dealing with their will. However, anyone who has assets – whether in the form of real estate or company shares – or a complex family structure should not rely on the legal succession process. This often leads to disputes, tax burdens or outcomes that nobody wanted.A…
Berlin will: Avoid tax disadvantages with ‘directed disclaimer’?
The Berlin will is popular among married couples for jointly settling their estate. However, this type of will has tax disadvantages for children that are difficult to ‘correct’ after the death of one spouse. One way to avoid tax disadvantages for children after the death of a spouse is to…
Asset protection in Germany with the help of foundations – René Benko as a role model for asset protection?
The need to protect your assets from third parties is legitimate. Asset protection is an important issue, particularly for people with large and very large assets, and should always be considered when planning your estate. A recent example of asset transfers to protect assets from third-party claims is the case…
Obligations for crypto investors to cooperate tightened: This is what the BMF is now specifically calling for
In a letter dated 6 March 2025, the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) clarified its position on the taxation of crypto assets and tightened key points. Particular emphasis is placed on the taxpayer’s obligations to cooperate, which have often been underestimated in the past. Anyone who trades in cryptocurrencies or…
Compulsory portion of real estate: When property becomes a point of contention
Business shares, wages and company succession
Auditing
Global minimum tax: obligation to report group parents by the end of February 2025
The introduction of the global minimum tax will result in new obligations for large corporate groups. A central component is the group holding report, which will be relevant for the first time for the 2024 financial year. This article highlights the most important aspects that companies in Germany will have…
Technology meets expertise: what will the audit of the future look like?
As multi-award-winning auditors for medium-sized companies, we always have one eye on the future. The questions that drive us are: What will the audit of the future look like? What added value can we offer our clients in the future? How can we become even better? In our view, ongoing…
Delay in CSRD implementation: What should companies do now?
The introduction of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in Germany is facing unexpected challenges: A government draft is available, but the legal implementation could not be completed by the end of 2024. Now the CSRD Implementation Act is to be passed and come into force in 2025. This creates…
Inflation: Importance of debt beta in company valuation
The current inflation trend and rising interest rates are having a significant impact on company valuations. Inflation can erode the value of a company – which is why it is important to take a debt beta into account when valuing a company. Inflation and rising capital costs Persistently high inflation…
Stricter documentation requirements for transfer prices
Transfer prices, also known as transfer pricing, are an essential element of international tax planning and compliance for companies that conduct cross-border business. Transfer pricing refers to the prices charged between affiliated companies – for example, a German company headquarters and its foreign subsidiaries or branches – for goods, services,…
New disclosure requirements for climate targets
The European Union has introduced standards for corporate sustainability reporting, including the European Sustainability Reporting Standard (ESRS) E1. This standard relates to climate protection, climate adaptation and energy. They oblige companies to report comprehensively. It covers both positive and negative, actual and potential impacts. Furthermore, the company should describe its…