Paid Holiday Bonus in Germany
The paid holiday bonus is often seen by employees as a one-time financial benefit added to their salary. However, in Germany, this payment is not mandatory by law and is fully taxa
Taxation of French Civil Service Pensions
The German tax authorities have recently clarified how French civil service pensions are to be treated under the Franco-German Double Taxation Agreement (DTA). A consultation agree
Federal Council Adopts Immediate Investment Programme
On 11 July 2025, the German Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the legislative package for an immediate investment tax programme to strengthen Germany as a business location. Thi
Mandatory Online Validation of Foreign VAT Identification Numbers from July 2025
In a letter dated 6 June 2025, the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) clarified that, starting in July 2025, requests to verify foreign VAT identification numbers (VAT IDs) m
Fiscal Incentives for Investments: Germany Sets the Tone
On 4 June 2025, the German Federal Cabinet adopted the “Immediate Investment Tax Programme” to actively promote investments in Germany. This package is part of a joint Franco-G
Are tax-free overtime payments coming to Germany?
There may be a glimmer of hope for employees in recent political developments. The coalition agreement between CDU, CSU, and SPD from April 2025 states: "Those who voluntarily cho
French Finance Act 2024: What’s new in terms of business tax, transfer pricing and tax audits in France?
The horizon of 2024 holds promises of economic and tax advancements, as the Finance Bill introduces a visionary and progressive suite of measures to foster growth and address conte
