Tag Archive for: Control type

GmbH & Co KG – Foundation, Management, Liability & Co

GmbH & Co KG – The GmbH & Co KG is a German legal form which combines the corporate legal form of the limited partnership (KG) with a limited liability company (GmbH). Thus, the greatest advantages of both legal forms – the separation between general partner & capital provider typical for the KG plus the […]

Trade tax (GewSt) explained simply: Calculation, tax-free amount and assessment rate

Trade tax – Most legal forms of business are subject to taxation. Depending on the legal form, income tax, corporate income tax, sales tax, trade tax and/or capital gains tax are due by law. Under certain circumstances, it is possible for some companies to be exempted from one or more of these types of tax. […]

Capital gains tax (KapESt): How much? Allowance, GmbH, Shares & Law

Capital gains tax – Most legal forms of business are subject to tax. Depending on the legal form, income tax, corporate income tax, sales tax, trade tax and/or capital gains tax are due by law. Under certain circumstances, it is possible for some companies to be exempt from one or more of these types of […]

Income tax (ESt) simply explained: forms, basic table, wage tax & Co.

Income tax – Most legal forms of business are subject to taxation. Depending on the legal form, income tax, corporate income tax, sales tax, trade tax and/or capital gains tax are due by law. Under certain circumstances, it is possible for some companies to be exempt from one or more of these types of tax. […]

Supervisory Board – controlling body of a stock corporation (AG)

Supervisory Board – The Supervisory Board is a legally prescribed self-monitoring body that appoints and monitors the individual members of the Management Board and, in case of doubt, also removes them. Furthermore, it is responsible for the written reporting of the annual financial statements as well as for annual reports. The Management Board deals with […]