Germany

The German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) has officially published the finalized 2025 list of jurisdictions participating in the automatic…

In January 2025, Germany implemented a significant reform to its real estate tax system, aiming to simplify the assessment process…

Berlin’s cultural institutions are facing severe budget cuts, but recent increases in city tax revenues—largely driven by cultural tourism—offer a…

The German Federal Government is progressing with a comprehensive draft bill introducing a new tax investment incentive programme aimed at…

Germany is preparing to impose a 10% levy on revenues earned by major online platforms such as Alphabet’s Google and…

As of May 1, 2025, Germany’s Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) has activated the production environment for submitting FATCA (Foreign…

Germany’s new coalition government, led by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democratic Party (SPD), has confirmed the reintroduction…

A Subtle Shift with Global Implications Germany, the Eurozone’s fiscal bedrock, is recalibrating how it taxes individuals — particularly its…

Introduction to Germany’s Economic Challenges Germany’s economy, traditionally driven by exports, is facing significant struggles as it aims to boost…

Key Takeaways: Introduction of the Transaction Matrix The German Ministry of Finance introduced the Transaction Matrix on April 2, 2025,…