Germany: MOF consults filing rules for GloBE Information Return
Stakeholders are requested to submit feedback on the draft by 6 October 2025. The German Ministry of Finance (MOF) published a draft ordinance setting out the rules for filing and exchanging the GloBE Information Return (GIR) on 29 September
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Germany signs multilateral GloBE information exchange agreement
Germany signed the GIR MCAA on 19 September 2025, joining 17 jurisdictions under Pillar 2 of the OECD/G20 framework. Germany signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE Information (GIR MCAA) on 19 September
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Germany: Government approves 2025 draft tax amendment act
The draft bill proposes tax relief for individuals and other technical changes to tax laws and will proceed through approval by the Bundestag and Bundesrat. Germany’s Federal Cabinet (Bundesregierung) has approved the draft of the Tax Amendment
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves bill to encourage private investments
The draft promotes private investment in infrastructure and renewable energies as well as in smaller enterprises and start-ups (venture capital). The German Federal Cabinet approved a draft law on 10 September 2025 to encourage private
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Germany: MoF unveils draft tax amendment Act 2025
Draft law proposes income tax relief, VAT cuts, and simplifications for nonprofits. The German Ministry of Finance released the draft Tax Amendment Act 2025 on 5 September 2025, proposing tax relief measures for individuals and technical
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves final draft to amend minimum tax Act
The law amends the Minimum Tax Act to align it with the latest OECD Pillar 2 GloBE guidelines from December 2023, June 2024, and January 2025. Germany’s Federal Cabinet approved the final draft legislation from the German Ministry of Finance to
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Germany publishes prescribed data set for Pillar Two GloBE information returns
Germany has issued the official XML data set and schema for filing minimum tax reports under Pillar Two from fiscal years starting after 30 December 2023. Germany’s Ministry of Finance has released the officially prescribed data set and schema
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Germany: MoF releases draft law to amend Minimum Tax Act, aligns with the latest OECD Pillar Two GloBE guidelines
The draft legislation aims to amend the Minimum Tax Act by implementing the new OECD guidelines of December 2023, May 2024, and January 2025. Germany’s Ministry of Finance has released a draft law (Minimum Tax Adjustment Act) to amend the
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves amending protocols to tax treaties with Netherlands, Switzerland
The Federal Cabinet approved protocols amending tax treaties with the Netherlands and Switzerland. The German Federal Cabinet approved on 6 August 2025 the amending protocols to its 2012 income tax treaty with the Netherlands and its 1971 income
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Germany gazettes law to boost business competitiveness, R&D changes to enter into force next year
Germany has enacted a new investment programme law to enhance its appeal as a competitive business location, with most provisions effective from 19 July 2025 and R&D measures applying from 2026. Germany has published the Act (BGBl. I) in the
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Germany suspends new advance pricing agreements with China
Until further notice, the BZSt, as the competent authority for APAs, will not initiate any new procedures aimed at concluding APAs with China. Germany has temporarily suspended the initiation of new advance pricing agreements (APAs) with China,
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Germany, Japan formalise tax treaty arbitration rules
The agreement details the procedures for the arbitration of their 2015 tax treaty between the two countries. The German Ministry of Finance released an agreement on 4 June 2025, signed with Japan, detailing the application of arbitration
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Germany: Federal Council approves EUR 46 billion corporate tax relief plan
The law will be published in the Official Gazette and take effect the following day, except for R&D allowance amendments, which will come into effect on 1 January 2026. Germany’s Federal Council (Upper House of Parliament/Bundesrat) has
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Germany publishes revised DAC8 draft bill for crypto reporting
The updated draft of the DAC8 bill introduces new cryptocurrency reporting regulations in Germany, with the consultation period open until July 14. Germany's Ministry of Finance has released a revised draft bill for consultation to implement
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Serbia, Germany conclude income tax treaty talks
Serbia and Germany have initialled a new agreement to avoid double taxation, updating the decades-old treaty to reflect modern tax practices and strengthen bilateral economic ties. Serbia and Germany have initialled a new Double Taxation
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Germany: Bundestag approves EUR 46 billion business tax reform package
The tax reform package is aimed at promoting investment and growth through enhanced depreciation, phased corporate tax cuts, EV incentives, and expanded R&D relief. The German lower house of the parliament (Bundestag) approved the “Act for
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Germany finalises 2025 automatic financial information exchange list
Germany has confirmed 115 jurisdictions for the 2025 automatic exchange of financial account information, with reporting due by 31 July 2025. The German Ministry of Finance released the final list of 115 jurisdictions participating in the
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Germany unveils tax boost package to revive investment and growth
Germany unveils tax reform package with super deductions and lower corporate tax to boost investment and competitiveness. The Federal Cabinet adopted the draft law for a tax-based immediate investment program to strengthen Germany as a business
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