Germany – Discovering recipients of deductible payments

The German government has approved the Tax Amendment Act 2025 (Steueränderungsgesetz 2025), introducing a permanent 7% VAT rate for restaurant and catering food, excluding beverages, from 1 January 2026. The measure amends sec. 12 para. 2 no. 15

The German Federal Ministry of Finance has released updated VAT registration forms for non-resident businesses, along with revised annexes and guidance notes, replacing versions issued in 2021 and 2023. The forms, published in July 2026, are

Germany's government has unveiled an ambitious 26-point package aimed at strengthening the country's response to tax evasion, financial crime and illicit financial activity through tougher sanctions, enhanced enforcement powers and greater use of

Germany has notified Russia that it will suspend the agreement of 29 May 1996 between the two nations for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital, effective from 1 January 2027. The notification was

Germany’s Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the amendment of the regulation on the application of the minimum taxation law (Mindeststeuer-Bericht-Verordnung – MinStBV) on 10 July 2026. The measure expands the framework under the Minimum

Germany has published the 2026 update to its basis for negotiating Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) covering taxes on income and on capital. The document serves as the Federal Government's starting point for treaty negotiations with foreign states