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Umsatzsteuer Newsletter 12/2020
German Federal Ministry of Finance changes principles for VAT classification of rental and leasing contracts
The German Federal Ministry of Finance has redefined the principles for the classification of rental and leasing contracts from a VAT perspective. In doing so, it has abandoned the reference to income tax law. In future, two aspects in particular will have to be anchored in rental and leasing contracts. Entrepreneurs should now review existing contracts. New rental and leasing contracts offer potential for design.
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Umsatzsteuer Newsletter 11/2020
VAT measures being taken in Europe against effects of the Coronavirus (Update)
The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 continues to hold the world firmly within its grip. New restrictions are being announced almost daily to contain the spread of the virus. Increasingly, new measures are being introduced to cushion the economic consequences. In Europe, every country has now put together an emergency package. These packages usually include measures in the area of VAT, which are aimed at improving the liquidity of companies. This newsletter provides you with an updated and comprehensive overview of what is happening.
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Umsatzsteuer Newsletter 10/2020
Emergency Measures for VAT taken in Germany due to the Coronavirus
The restrictions being put in place due to the coronavirus are increasing, both in Germany and abroad. It is foreseeable that very many companies will experience severe economic difficulties as a result. The German tax authorities are attempting to mitigate the consequences through various measures, in particular by helping companies to obtain liquidity. This newsletter is intended to provide a brief, up-to-date overview of which measures concerning VAT have been announced and initiated.
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