Societas Europaea (SE) – The Societas Europaea is a legal form that was introduced with regard to harmonization efforts at the European level. In German usage, the terms “Europäische Gesellschaft” or “Europäische Aktiengesellschaft” and Europa AG are therefore also commonly used. Characteristic features of a Societas Europaea are above all the simplification of cross-border business […]
Taxes in Germany – Corporation tax (KSt), income tax (ESt), capital gains tax (KapESt), turnover tax (USt), trade tax (GewSt) – who pays what? In this overview of the different types of taxes / tax forms in Germany, you will find relevant taxes for you as an individual and for your company, depending on which […]
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. […]
Buying a villa – exposés of first-class properties are not found on real estate portals. Villas are gladly bought and sold discreetly. The purchase of real estate has a fixed procedure: Property search, inspection, negotiations, purchase contract, notary, taxes & Co. The purchase of villas is of course somewhat more demanding. If only because you […]
Selling a villa – The sale of villas and exclusive estates does not follow a regular scheme. Why? The more exclusive the property, the more likely sellers are looking for absolutely discreet real estate agents. The technical term here: off market properties. They do not show up in any real estate portal. Off market properties […]
Buy Crypto: Small and Medium Enterprises – You know what I did wrong for years? I either left my profits in the bank, or still quickly invested in half-baked projects at the end of the year. Self-directed stock trading, acting on the stock market in general, has never been easier for small and medium sized […]
Buying Commercial Property – Are you looking to buy a retail business, medical practice, law office space, industrial property or entire technology parks? Avoid bad investments and make the right decisions, right from the start. Buying commercial real estate is an investment for start-ups and business owners. The company grows in the new property. Location […]
Los Angeles – How to buy an Apartment in Hollywood, Bel-Air, or downtown. We give you a full explanation and step-by-step guide to everything to know when buying an apartment in Los Angeles. From mortgage, to which areas to buy in Los Angeles, and everything else you need. Real Estate properties, like apartments, penthouses, lofts […]
Broker property privately – You know 1) a property that needs to be sold and 2) a buyer? Now you have the idea that you could broker the property and collect the broker’s commission. But is that possible? The sale of a property follows a fixed procedure, from the property exposé to the sales phase […]
Buying a weekend house – A weekend house can be used in a very diverse way. You can spend your free time and holidays there. In addition, it is possible to rent out the weekend house and generate additional income. Moreover, a weekend house can be a great retreat where you can just get away […]
Real estate transfer tax & Table for federal states – Whenever a property or part of a property is purchased in Germany, real estate transfer tax is incurred. But, how much trade tax is incurred with the real estate purchase? The amount of the tax is determined by the individual federal states. As a rule, […]
Germany – Buying real estate in Germany requires an understanding of its tax system. Here we give a detailed, simple guide for people not from Germany looking to buy property, rent property, or invest in real estate in Germany. The German system is quite different from those found in US states. If you’re looking to […]
