The French civil real estate company (SCI)
Setting up a société civile immobilière (SCI) enables several people to build up and manage real estate. In this article, we’ll focus on family SCIs, which only involve partners from the same family (married couple, children, parents, grandparents, etc.).
Avoiding or reducing German speculation tax („Spekulationssteuer“) – an international comparison
Speculation tax applies to the sale of non-owner-occupied properties and is due if the house or apartment is sold at a profit within ten years of purchase. The reason for the sale is irrelevant, as it is assumed that the seller is speculating on a short-term increase in value. In the case of undeveloped properties, […]
Restricted inheritance tax liability in Germany in the case of residence abroad according to § 16 para. 2 Inheritance Tax Act (ErbStG)
When does the German inheritance tax liability apply? Are the tax allowances the same? And what has been changed by the Wachstumschancengesetz?
Recognition of marriage, inheritance contracts and wills abroad
Is my marriage contract even effective abroad? Is a foreign will valid?
Inheritance in France
What law applies? What is the legal succession in France like? Are inheritance taxes due?
The French testament
What forms are there and what are the differences?
Inheriting the holiday home abroad
What do I need to know?
Certificate of inheritance or European Certificate of Succession ?
What are the differences and what are the pro’s and con’s?