Do you have any ties in Germany and/or Switzerland?
Double Tax Treaties (DTT) between countries such as Germany and Switzerland are designed to avoid double taxation by establishing rules for the taxation of income and wealth. This applies to persons with economic or personal ties in both countries.
However, despite these agreements, complex tax challenges can arise for individuals and also for corporates with income or residency in both Germany and Switzerland.
KPMG's German Tax & Legal Center (GTLC) provides you with a team of experienced German tax advisors for the tax opportunities and risks in the German-Swiss economic area.
We provide proactive advice in the complex legal environment of international tax law, including:
- International tax issues relating to the Double Tax Treaty between Germany and Switzerland
- Mutual agreement procedures and tax court proceedings in Germany
- International activities of employees such as cross-border commuters, expatriates, executives (so-called Leitende Angestellte), etc.
- Cross-border change of residence (German exit taxation, etc.)
- Foreign Tax Act in Germany (CFC-regulation, etc.)
- Taxation of pension fund benefits (Pillar 2)
- General taxation procedures in Germany (including tax returns, appeal procedures, accounting, annual financial statements)
- Taxation of capital investments and review and improvement of after-tax yield
- Acquisition of real estate and shareholdings
- German voluntary disclosure rules
- International estate planning (including gifts, inheritance, etc.)
- Training on Swiss-German tax issues
Our experienced tax advisors help clients meet these challenges by developing customized solutions.
By providing comprehensive advice and support throughout the process, we help our clients meet their tax obligations and efficiently manage their business relationships.
