Tax Law in Germany

This book gives a compact overview of German tax law and explains its key features, focusing in particular on the tax consequences for foreign investors when investing in Germany as well as the international aspects of German tax law.
Introducing the reader to the German tax law, it continues to give an overview of the German tax system and goes on to cover topics, such as: taxation of individuals and companies; tax treaties; CFC regulations; investments through German corporations and partnerships; taxation of direct transactions; double taxation agreements; area-specific tax law; further issues such as employee secondments, financing, etc.
In addition to a general update, the third edition takes into account the reform projects initiated as a result of the OECD BEPS project, especially the innovations in the area of supplementary taxation, transfer pricing and taxation of permanent establishments. The authors share their practical experiences and examples from daily work to guide foreign investors, tax advisors, academics and anyone interested in tax law through the German tax jungle.