Dear Sir or Madam, My question concerns the *extended* limited tax liability in the context of the existing Double Taxation Agreement between Germany (DE) and Singapore (SGP). - Singapore is a low-tax country (6.63% tax on income of 77,000 EUR) - I...
I obtained my Bachelor of Physiotherapy with my first degree (31.08.2009 - 04.01.2013, Saxion University of Applied Sciences Enschede / Netherlands) and subsequently completed my Master of Public Health (01.04.2014 - 22.07.2016, Leuphana University L...
Hello, I hope you can help me with the topic of donations. At the turn of the year, I came across a school in Kenya that is led by a pastor and his family. He teaches over 450 orphans, feeds hungry children in his region, supports them medically, b...
I moved to the USA last year. Prior to that, I was employed in Germany for 9 months and am therefore fully taxable in Germany. In the USA, I receive a Fellowship (US income code 16), which allows me to refer to Paragraph 20, paragraph 3 of the double...
Dear Madam, dear Sir, I am a small business owner myself, and would like to know how to invoice for web design work for an association in Austria. The association only has a tax number, but no VAT identification number. As far as I can see in advan...
Good day, I have been employed in a Swiss company since February 2014 and I also have an apartment in Frankfurt, Germany. During the week, I reside in a rented room in Switzerland, and I often travel back to Frankfurt on weekends. I have now submitt...
Dear Sir or Madam, Below are my questions regarding the income tax return as an employee with limited tax liability in the year of moving out of Germany. My Situation: Since March 2013, I (German citizen) have been employed by a company in Thuring...
I would like to offer my software/app for download as a small business owner on a well-known sales platform. The operator of the platform is based in Ireland. The buyer pays the amount directly to the platform operator's account when purchasing the a...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am considering taking up a position with an international organization in Switzerland. My current place of residence in Germany would be approximately 250km away from my workplace. Of course, I would then rent an apartment in Sw...
Hello Mr. Färber, In addition to my question titled: "Tax in Germany and in the Emirates," I would like to ask if there is a tax difference in my case, as I do not have German citizenship but another European nationality. Best regards...
I am a freelance software developer and offer project-specific customizations ("consulting") for my custom software also abroad. The software is self-programmed, the customers are always entrepreneurs. Now I need details regarding the USA. I have bee...
Dear Sir or Madam, I will be working in Switzerland starting from 01.01.2015. My employer is located over 150km from my German place of residence. Since I will be commuting partially and staying in Switzerland partially, I would like to make use of ...
Good evening, Residence in Germany with family (Domicile), self-employed, doctor. Part-time work in Great Britain. Until March 2013 clear: short term visitor as a free lance/self employed in GB not taxable. Everything taxed here. New: Statutory r...
I am currently writing my bachelor thesis on the topic of "Tax planning through the use of EU holding companies." It would be helpful if a tax advisor specializing in international tax law could review it for any mistakes. The thesis is approximately...
The situation is as follows: - Company is closing the location with the current headquarters - New headquarters will be an existing location - Employee is Co-CEO with a company car - Due to strong international activities and other locations abroad, ...
Good day, Good day, after completing her Abitur, my daughter took a language course at a school "Kings Colleges" in London from 18.09.2011 to 17.06.2012 (21 hrs/week). At the end, she received a Certificate "International Diploma Intensive Year" an...
I am German and will soon start a job in Switzerland. I have the following questions: - Do I have to de-register completely in Germany, as I will have a residence etc. in Switzerland? - Can I keep my apartment (rent) even if I will mainly be working...
Dear Sir or Madam, I am currently a small business owner and have not opted for VAT registration. At the moment, we only offer digital goods - our own products as well as acting as a reseller for third-party products. We handle the invoicing, meanin...
My employer has provided me with a company vehicle for private use. The employer himself has leased the vehicle. I have my primary residence 610 km away from the workplace and therefore a tax-recognized secondary residence. I make a family trip abou...
Which criteria determine whether one falls into the category of a professional gambler (in the sense of gambling as a main source of income)? To what extent is such a professional gambler taxed even though gambling winnings are generally tax-free? Ca...
Hello, my girlfriend and I would like to sell self-made video clips over the internet. These clips will be uploaded to an international provider who takes care of sales and payment processing. As the uploader, we will then receive a share of the sal...
Dear advisor, I would like to inquire whether it is possible, as a self-employed entrepreneur registered as a sole trader in Switzerland, to operate businesses, specifically an online shop, in Germany without any problems? Further details: I will b...
Hello, First, I will briefly describe my situation: - I am a non-EU citizen (from Colombia). - I have worked in a research institute in Germany for 5.5 years and have paid taxes regularly. - I will start a new job at an international organization b...
This morning, one of your responses caught my eye. Now I am writing to you because I need help. Perhaps you can answer parts of it and know where I can further inquire. I will simply outline my situation and the questions related to it. I live with ...
I have been a resident of Dubai since 2005 and no longer have a residency in Germany. There is a double taxation agreement with the UAE, which operates on a credit basis. (There is no income tax in the UAE) Since September 2010, I have been working f...
