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In Smart Link, we help expatriates stay compliant by translating and explaining new German laws every month.

Germany: When companies allow employees to work remotely from abroad, so-called workation, they’re often unaware of the legal, tax, and social security implications. For more information, please contact us.

By June 7, 2026, the EU Directive on Pay Transparency. Companies with 200 or more employees are required to review and report on whether equal pay exists within the company. Gender-based pay gaps are to be eliminated, and salary structures are to be analyzed.

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Germany- As of January 1, 2025, the 4th Bureaucracy Reduction Act introduced an additional eight-year retention period for documents such as invoices and receipts.

Germany – Cryptocurrency Tax Transparency Act must be implemented into national law by 31 December 2025
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Germany – Tax priorities in the coalition agreement – ​​these are the topics
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Germany – Burden of proof for differential taxation when buying a used car
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Germany – Income tax treatment of certain crypto assets and taxpayer participation
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Germany – Gym membership fees do not constitute an extraordinary burden
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Germany – Shortening of commercial and tax retention periods for accounting documents
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