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VAT classification of sales from B2C online events
Federal Ministry of Finance specifies rules VAT classification of sales from B2C online events
In its letter on 8 August 2025, the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) clarified the classification of revenue from online event services in cases where services are combined. The VAT Application Decree (AEAO) has been adapted and expanded accordingly. In addition to this specification, the Federal Ministry of Finance has also dealt with when the scope of this provision is to apply. This letter completely replaces the letter dated 29 April 2024.
Katharina Lehner
| 3 min read |
Taxes & Compliance in Influencer Marketing
For businesses and creators Taxes & Compliance in Influencer Marketing
For companies and creators: Basics, news, opinions and practical tips – always up to date.
Influencers, tax and social contributions – companies advertising through them shouldn’t underestimate the risk either
Tax risks in marketing Influencers, tax and social contributions – companies advertising through them shouldn’t underestimate the risk either
The tax authorities have currently got their sights on influencers – will this be followed by a second wave, with the focus moving from the influencers to the companies they collaborate with? Is your company prepared for this second wave and does your influencer marketing comply with tax and social insurance requirements? It can be expected that sponsoring and incentives will again also be closely examined.
Sandra Guyot
Katharina Lehner
Sophie Römer
Marc Schwarzer
Franziska Angela Urban
Hannes Zug
| 14 min read |
How European companies can profit from the European Defence Fund
Using EU funds strategically How European companies can profit from the European Defence Fund
The European Defence Fund (EDF) offers companies and institutions in the defence industry promising opportunities. Thanks to large financial grants, established market participants can develop new areas of business and make a decisive contribution to a secure Europe. At the same time start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) get unique opportunities to establish themselves with innovative technologies. And those who are already successfully offering products and services in the civil market absolutely must check whether their services can be meaningfully put to use in the civil-military arena. In this article you will find out what companies and projects are eligible and what conditions need to be fulfilled.
Steffen Kunaht
| 7 min read |
Implementation and Operationalisation of a Tax CMS – From Pilot Project to International Rollout
Tax CMS Implementation and Operationalisation of a Tax CMS – From Pilot Project to International Rollout
The introduction of a Tax Compliance Management System (Tax CMS) is often a complex project. In practice, there are various pitfalls: for example, different priorities, scarce resources and technical hurdles. To successfully master these pitfalls, corresponding experience from comparable projects is required.
Thomas Felzmann
Mihai Timciuc
| 2 min read |

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17 Feb 2025

Financial year 2023/24 – Grant Thornton Germany again shows double-digit growth

Financial year 2023/24 – Grant Thornton Germany again shows double-digit growth

07 Aug 2024

Grant Thornton advises the shareholders of Landefeld Druckluft und Hydraulik on the sale of a minority interest to Viessmann

The shareholders of Landefeld Druckluft und Hydraulik GmbH (“Landefeld”) and Landefeld Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, one of the leading suppliers of pneumatic, hydraulic and industrial supplies in the European market, sold their minority interest in these companies to Viessmann Generations Group GmbH & Co. KG (“Viessmann”).

02 Aug 2024

Grant Thornton advises Main Capital Partners on the acquisition of software provider mps public solutions

Main Capital Partners, a leading software investor in Northwest Europe and North America, recently announced the acquisition of one of Germany's leading software providers for public administration and social services, mps public solutions GmbH ("mps"). As a strategic partner, Main Capital will support mps in its next phase of growth through both organic and inorganic initiatives.