Germany – Discovering recipients of deductible payments

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

Germany published the Ninth Act Amending Provisions in Tax Consultancy Law and Tax Law in the Official Gazette on 2 July 2026. The legislation introduces extensive reforms to the regulation of tax advisors and tax advisory organisations while

The German Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) has announced the publication of the final list of participating jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of financial account information under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) for the 2026 reporting