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  • 04/02/2025
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Baker Tilly expands tax practice with VAT specialists

Baker Tilly expands tax practice with VAT specialists

The international consulting and auditing firm Baker Tilly is consistently expanding its specialization in the tax sector to become a tax boutique: Matthias Groschupp (attorney-at-law/tax advisor), another VAT specialist, has …

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Socially responsible energy transition: Electricity grid fees put to the test

The energy transition requires not only the rapid expansion of renewable energies, but also a fair distribution of the associated costs. A key aspect of this is the grid fees, which determine how the costs of transporting …

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CBAM Regulation: Changes resulting from the omnibus package

With the omnibus package, the EU is facilitating the CBAM Regulation’s implementation: less bureaucracy, a new de minimis threshold and more flexibility for importers should ease the burden on companies and strengthen climate …

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Company shares to employees: Gift or salary?

Company shares to employees: Gift or salary?

Employee participation in the company can be a powerful succession planning tool. However, there are tax pitfalls lurking: Is it a salary - or a gift?

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  • 03/28/2025
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Real estate transfer tax – challenges in signing/closing cases

Real estate transfer tax – challenges in signing/closing cases

Real estate transfer tax law is one of the most complex areas of German tax law. In particular, considerable uncertainties can arise in the taxation of substitute realizations (Art. 1 (2a-3a) GrEStG).

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  • 03/27/2025
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US tariffs and their impact on Europe—Considerations for businesses

US tariffs and their impact on Europe—Considerations for businesses

New US tariffs pose major challenges for Europe's economy. Find out how companies can respond to trade conflicts—with strategies for avoiding tariffs, adapting supply chains and minimizing risks.

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  • 03/26/2025
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Baker Tilly advises Shang Gong Group on the acquisition of the assets of Flight Design

An interdisciplinary Baker Tilly team from Germany and the Czech Republic provided legal, tax and financial advice for the transaction.

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  • 03/25/2025
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BAG overturns forfeiture clause for share options after termination

The Federal Labor Court has ruled that “vested” employee stock options may not expire immediately or on an accelerated basis following termination by the employee. This has far-reaching consequences for employee participation …

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  • 03/18/2025
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NIS-2 and no end in sight: implementation in Germany delayed further

Contrary to all hopes for rapid clarity, there are further delays in the implementation of the NIS 2 Directive.

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  • 03/17/2025
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BFH ruling: When bonuses to management board members do not constitute a constructive dividend

The BFH clarifies: bonus payments to board members who are also shareholders are not automatically deemed to be a constructive dividend. The decisive factor is an independent remuneration decision by the supervisory board.

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