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If a real estate GmbH sells more than three properties in three years, this is considered commercial trading. The BFH specifies that sustainability is not relevant in this case for corporations.

From 2026, the research allowance (“Forschungszulage”) will become significantly more attractive. Learn how to take advantage of tax incentives for research and development under the Research Allowance Act.

Baker Tilly supported Rohde & Schwarz in the strategic expansion of its security portfolio with financial due diligence and tax due diligence.

The Cologne Fiscal Court classifies an earn-out linked to the managing director's activities not as a capital gain but as wages – with significant tax consequences for both the seller and the buyer.

Baker Tilly provided comprehensive advisory services to the FUNKE Media Group in its acquisition of Chefkoch GmbH from RTL Deutschland.

If succession within the family is not possible, a sale or management buyout are viable alternatives. Early planning and close coordination of legal, tax, and structural issues are crucial.

Without a CFO, accounting in corporate groups can quickly become ineffective. Clear processes and uniform guidelines ensure control in investment structures.

The loss of company management can lead to a crisis. Entrepreneurial provision ensures the ability to act – through clear powers of attorney, structures and legally coordinated regulations.

Despite the BFH decision, it remains unclear for tax-privileged corporations whether the double statutory requirement applies. The CJEU must now decide whether the cooperation provision under § 57 (3) AO is compatible with EU …