Trade tax is a relevant cost factor for many companies in Germany. A significant change will come into force from the 2025 assessment period: the simple trade tax reduction will be reorganised. In the following, we will provide you with information on the details and the necessary measures.
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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 to consider in the future.
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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 digitalisation and the use of innovative technologies will permanently change the audit of the future.
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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 uncertainties for many companies that are to be subject to reporting requirements.
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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.
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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,
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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 their business processes.
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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 digitalising the process of issuing and receiving invoices.
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With the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing as part of the Growth Opportunities Act passed on 22 March 2024, companies in Germany are facing a significant change. However, instead of a bureaucratic nightmare, this change also offers opportunities for increased efficiency and digital transformation. Companies should therefore not view the implementation of the legal requirements as a chore,
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