The establishment of companies in tax-optimized countries offers businesses the opportunity to significantly reduce their tax burden and enhance their global competitiveness. The states also referred to as "tax havens" attract with low tax rates, tax incentives, and favorable regulations for international companies. However, when establishing and structuring companies in these countries, it is essential to observe the regulations of German tax law to avoid negative tax consequences.

German tax law contains specific regulations, such as the CFC taxation under the Foreign Tax Act (AStG), which aim to ensure that companies and private individuals residing in Germany do not unlawfully reduce their tax burden by shifting profits to low-tax countries. Equally important are the regulations to avoid double taxation. International tax optimization must be carefully planned to ensure that all German tax requirements are met and no unexpected tax burdens arise.

Our Services

We offer you comprehensive tax advice regarding the establishment and management of companies in tax-optimized countries. Our services include:

• We analyze the tax regulations of the relevant founding nations and assess their advantages and disadvantages with respect to your business objectives.

• We assist you in designing corporate structures that reduce your tax burden while complying with the German tax requirements.

• We examine whether and to what extent your international companies are subject to CFC taxation under German foreign tax law and develop strategies to avoid negative tax implications.

• We support you in complying with German tax regulations, particularly regarding documentation requirements and avoiding tax sanctions.

• In complex cases, we collaborate with our international partners to ensure that your corporate structure meets both the German tax requirements and the regulations of the founding country.

Why Us?

With our years of experience in international tax law and our specialization in tax-optimized structures, we can offer you tailored solutions that efficiently reduce your tax burden while providing legal certainty. We help you take full advantage of establishing in a tax-optimized country and meet all German tax requirements.

Contact Us

We are available for any questions regarding the establishment and management of companies in tax-optimized countries. Let us optimize your international tax strategy and sustainably reduce your tax burden. Contact us for a non-binding consultation and find out how you can benefit from our expertise in international tax law.