In a landmark judgment dated 3 December 2024, the German Federal Fiscal Court (Bundesfinanzhof) opened the door for German-resident beneficiaries of third-country family trusts, family foundations, and similar structures to potentially be exempt from German CFC (Controlled Foreign Corporation) taxation.
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International Tax Law Update 2024
CFC Exemption: New Tax Options for Trusts & Foundations
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06 May 2025
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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”).
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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.
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