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Summary Guide to Tax Incentive Policy Highlights

Author：ECOVIS Ruide China
Date：2025-01-14

As the new year begins, we have summarized the key tax policies from the past year to provide valuable insights for your business planning and decision-making. Below are the highlights:

Why buying a Christmas Tree in Germany involves 5 VAT rates

Author：ECOVIS Ruide China
Date：2024-12-17

Christmas is just around the corner, and nothing sets the festive mood like a beautifully decorated tree. But did you know that in Germany, the type of Christmas tree you choose and who you buy it from can dramatically affect how much VAT (Value Added Tax) you’ll pay? From 0% to 19%, the tax rates for Christmas trees reflect the country’s unique and intricate tax system.

The "director contract" in a GmbH

Author：ECOVIS Ruide China
Date：2024-11-30

As Chinese companies accelerate their pace of internationalization, an increasing number of them are choosing to establish limited liability companies (GmbH) in Germany and appoint managing directors to oversee local operations. This trend underscores the importance of understanding the German legal framework and contractual requirements. In a German GmbH, the term "Director" typically refers to the position of *Geschaeftsfuehrer* (managing director or general manager). The appointment of a "Director" differs from hiring a regular employee, as it requires drafting a management contract, which is governed by the provisions of a service contract. This article provides an overview of the legal framework and key components of a "managing director contract" required when appointing a "Director" in Germany.