The German Federal Tax Court decided whether the German CFC rules also apply to foreign companies located outside the European Union. Whereas the German CFC legislation, in the case of companies located within the European Union, provides for an exemption ... (more)
The German Investment Tax Reform will enter into force on January 1, 2018. Meanwhile, the German Fiscal Authorities are working on a comprehensive circular to address and clarify important questions arising in connection with the interpretation of the new law before ... (more)
The Bundesgerichtshof (German Federal Civil Court) decided on whether a fund manager may ask for an administration fee in addition to the management fee. As far as banks are concerned, this practice by and large has been found to be ... (more)