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Legal advice
Foundation & Management Board: Legal information on tasks, remuneration and liability
A foundation as a ‘legally independent estate’ also requires management and must be represented externally, similar to associations or corporations, for example. This task is performed by the foundation’s board of directors. This article takes a closer look at the tasks of the foundation board, its remuneration and liability issues….
Tax treatment of DeFi activities
Decentralised financial markets (DeFi) are becoming increasingly important and offer investors a promising alternative to traditional financial systems. With attractive opportunities such as lending, staking or using liquidity pools, there are numerous ways to generate passive income in the crypto world. However, alongside the many opportunities, tax obligations must not…
BFH ruling on inheritance tax: a risk for family businesses in the hospitality and hotel industry?
Inheritance tax law provides for extensive exemptions from inheritance tax for business assets. Now, a ruling by the Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) has caused a stir in family-run businesses in the hospitality industry: the court has stated, almost in passing, that these tax advantages do not apply to accommodation and,…
The 7 biggest accounting and record-keeping challenges for crypto companies
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. 1. Fulfilment of the general tax accounting and…
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…
Airdrops 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…
Tax consulting
E-invoice: turbocharging digital accounting and smart workflows
The introduction of the e-invoicing requirement from 1 January 2025 poses enormous challenges for smaller companies in particular. At the same time, it offers a great opportunity, because by switching to e-invoicing, companies can not only meet legal requirements, but also lay the foundation for comprehensive digitalisation and automation of…
Foundation & Management Board: Legal information on tasks, remuneration and liability
A foundation as a ‘legally independent estate’ also requires management and must be represented externally, similar to associations or corporations, for example. This task is performed by the foundation’s board of directors. This article takes a closer look at the tasks of the foundation board, its remuneration and liability issues….
E-invoicing: obligation also applies to landlords
Digitalisation is bringing about many changes. This also affects the way invoices are received and issued. With effect from 2025, the Growth Opportunities Act has introduced new regulations into the VAT Act that are important for business owners in Germany – and these include landlords! These changes are aimed at…
Tax treatment of DeFi activities
Decentralised financial markets (DeFi) are becoming increasingly important and offer investors a promising alternative to traditional financial systems. With attractive opportunities such as lending, staking or using liquidity pools, there are numerous ways to generate passive income in the crypto world. However, alongside the many opportunities, tax obligations must not…
BFH ruling on inheritance tax: a risk for family businesses in the hospitality and hotel industry?
Inheritance tax law provides for extensive exemptions from inheritance tax for business assets. Now, a ruling by the Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) has caused a stir in family-run businesses in the hospitality industry: the court has stated, almost in passing, that these tax advantages do not apply to accommodation and,…
The 7 biggest accounting and record-keeping challenges for crypto companies
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. 1. Fulfilment of the general tax accounting and…
Auditing
Germany’s best tax consultants and auditors: ACCONSIS honoured several times
At ACCONSIS, we constantly strive to impress our clients with our in-depth expertise and outstanding advisory services. We are therefore particularly proud that our efforts have been recognised accordingly. In 2024, ACCONSIS is once again one of the consulting firms in Germany that has received multiple awards, with four prestigious…
ACCONSIS honoured as “TOP tax consulting and auditing firm 2024”
The F.A.Z.-INSITUT and the renowned market research company statista rank ACCONSIS among the best tax consultants and auditors in 2024. This award is based on a survey conducted in summer 2023, to which around 15,000 experts from tax consulting and auditing firms as well as business and corporate clients were…
Sustainability and ESG Strategy: Important success factors for the business handover
Due to demographic change, the topic of company succession is becoming increasingly explosive, especially in medium-sized businesses. It requires careful preparation and poses numerous challenges for both the transferor and the transferee. Moreover, a takeover process can extend over several years if legal and tax aspects are to be used…
Current BAG ruling on overtime: Burden of proof not on the employer!
Overtime and its compensation are often the cause of disputes between employees and employers. This is especially true when overtime is still “on the books” after a dismissal and ex-employees want to be paid for this overtime. But who has to prove whether overtime was actually worked? So far, it…