Articles on employment law for employers, shareholder disputes and tax law. With practical preparation steps, publication or update dates and links to the relevant legislation.
Criminal tax law · Voluntary disclosure
Late tax returns can have criminal law consequences. Why a voluntary disclosure must be complete and why filing year by year can put immunity at risk.
Read articleEmployment law · Employers
After receiving an unfair dismissal claim, employers should first secure court dates and deadlines, gather the dismissal documents and clarify their litigation objectives. A sound defence starts with the actual events, rather than a premature commitment to settle.
Read articleEmployment law · Litigation strategy
A settlement makes financial sense when its specific terms compare favourably with realistic alternatives. The assessment includes severance pay, potential pay liabilities, the employer's own costs, time and the implications for the business.
Read articleEmployment law · Employers
A court ruling can be worthwhile for employers even where a settlement would cost less in the short term. This requires a specific, justifiable interest beyond the amount at issue, such as recurring disputes or the consistent application of workplace rules.
Read articleCompany law · Partners and shareholders
In a dispute between partners or shareholders, the first priority is to preserve the company's ability to act and protect the rights of the person concerned. Whether to continue working together or negotiate a separation depends on the governing agreement, ownership structure and financial position.
Read articleTax law · Creators
Fees, benefits in kind, the small business VAT exemption and corrections: ten tax questions for creators.
Read articleTax law · Investment income
Reporting obligations, foreign withholding tax and how to address income that has not previously been declared.
Read articleTax law · Rental income
Income tax, VAT, platform reporting and the distinction between correcting a return and a voluntary disclosure.
Read articleTax law · English
German tax obligations, platform reporting and the conditions for correcting previous returns.
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