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  • 02/27/2025
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Good advertising, bad advertising – and the world of trade tax

Simplify your tax life - know how! Two recent decisions by the German Federal Fiscal Court on trade tax deal with advertising and sponsorship. They focus on the classification of contracts and the use of advertising media as …

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  • 02/26/2025
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16th EU sanctions package against Russia – the most important changes

Against the backdrop of the talks between US President Donald Trump and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, the European Union has adopted a new sanctions package in order to increase pressure on the Russian Federation.

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Traditional Braunschweig logistics company Wandt is entering debtor-in-possession management with Baker Tilly

Düsseldorf, February 25, 2025 – Braunschweig-based Wandt Spedition Transportberatung GmbH is continuing its restructuring course in (provisional) debtor-in-possession management with the help of the international consulting …

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Baker Tilly advises Lightrock on investment in Augury

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  • 02/24/2025
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Probationary period in a fixed-term employment contract - how long can it be?

The Berlin-Brandenburg Regional Labor Court has confirmed that the probationary period in fixed-term employment contracts must not exceed 25 percent of the contractual term. Employers should take note of the ruling when …

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  • 02/20/2025
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BFH: Confiscated bribes reduce the VAT assessment basis

The German Federal Fiscal Court (“BFH”) has clarified that bribes confiscated under criminal law reduce the VAT assessment basis. In doing so, the court ensures that the taxpayers concerned are not burdened twice. The ruling …

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Energy study: Uncertainty slows down investments by industry and utilities in Germany

A survey on the energy transition by Baker Tilly shows a high level of uncertainty among decision-makers from industry and the energy sector. Above all, managers expect clear objectives and reliable paths.

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  • 02/19/2025
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Baker Tilly advises quattron shareholders on participation of IceLake funds

IceLake funds have acquired a majority stake in the leading infrastructure consultancies q-holding GmbH (“quattron”) and NEXTRAIL GmbH. Baker Tilly provided comprehensive legal advice to the shareholders of quattron.

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New EU Directive: Stricter rules for violations of foreign trade law

The handling of embargo violations is to be harmonized throughout the European Union. In future, companies domiciled in Germany or the EU will face higher penalties for violations.

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Are managing directors liable for antitrust fines? BGH appeals to ECJ

Can a company that has been fined for an antitrust violation take recourse against the responsible management? The Cartel Senate of the BGH has now referred this question to the ECJ.

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