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After a tense election, the new coalition seems to be certain – the next German government will probably be formed by the CDU/CSU and the SPD. But what does this mean in terms of tax for family businesses, family offices and (Ultra)-High-net-worth individuals? Based on the parties’ manifestos, we’ve analysed what tax changes private clients can expect in the new legislative period and why it’s crucial to consider business and wealth succession now.

For private persons, protecting their privacy is a central need, both personally and in terms of their wealth structures. A new judgment by the German Administrative Court Cologne (Verwal-tungsgericht Köln) (17/07/2024–13 K 5996/19) protect the privacy of wealthy private individuals.

The German Bundestag has introduced exit taxation on investments at record speed. The Bundesrat, the upper house, didn’t ratify yet but is expected to assent to the new rules so that they might enter into force starting on 1 January 2025.

In asset and succession planning, real estate is often a challenge. That’s especially the case in the current real estate crisis. As disagreeable as the situation for many property owners is, it also offers potential to structure your asset and succession planning.

In asset and succession planning, real estate is often a challenge. That’s especially the case in the current real estate crisis. As disagreeable as the situation for many property owners is, it also offers potential to structure your asset and succession planning.

In asset and succession planning, real estate is often a challenge. That’s especially the case in the current real estate crisis. As disagreeable as the situation for many property owners is, it also offers potential to structure your asset and succession planning.

In asset and succession planning, real estate is often a challenge. That’s especially the case in the current real estate crisis. As disagreeable as the situation for many property owners is, it also offers potential to structure your asset and succession planning.

In asset and succession planning, real estate is often a challenge. That’s especially the case in the current real estate crisis. As disagreeable as the situation for many property owners is, it also offers potential to structure your asset and succession planning.