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German Federal Fiscal Court Questions Double RETT on Share Deals

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Germany’s Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) has decided on the legitimacy of double assessment of real estate transfer tax in share deals. Tax authorities have taken the view that the acquisition of at least 90% of shares in a...more

Morgan Lewis

German Federal Fiscal Court Questions Practice of Imposing Double Real Estate Transfer Tax on Share Deals

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In proceedings to suspend enforcement, the German Federal Fiscal Court has expressed serious doubts about the administrative practice of imposing double real estate transfer tax in share deals. In particular, the court...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

German Corporate Newsletter - March 2017

For companies interested in investing in, purchasing or selling German companies, here are several recent developments related to Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, M&A, Employment and Tax law that are helpful to keep in mind....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Newsletter Corporate - February 2017

M&A - Balance Sheet Guarantees: German case law has recently developed new requirements for drafting Balance Sheet Guarantees in Share Purchase Agreements. If not properly drafted, such Balance Sheet Guarantees may be...more

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