Investment and Asset Taxes in Germany
4 GermanySimple articles about Investment and Asset Taxes in Germany.
Abgeltungssteuer in Germany: tax on interest, dividends, and ETFs in 2026 How the German tax on capital income works: the Abgeltungssteuer rate, Sparer-Pauschbetrag, Freistellungsauftrag, ETFs, Anlage KAP, and foreign brokers. Cryptocurrency in Germany: Taxes, Purchasing, and Secure Storage in 2026 How Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are taxed in Germany when the one-year period under Section 23 of the German Income Tax Act (EStG) applies, and what to consider when purchasing, storing, and recording transactions. Gift Tax in Germany: Tax-Free Allowance, Rates, and Notification to the Finanzamt How the gift tax works in Germany: who pays the gift tax, what tax-free allowances apply, how to calculate the tax rate, when to notify the tax office, and where risks arise. Real Estate Taxes in Germany in 2026: Purchase, Ownership, Rental, and Sale A Practical Guide to Real Estate Taxes in Germany: Grunderwerbsteuer upon purchase, the new Grundsteuer, rental income tax, sales under §23 EStG, and documents for the Finanzamt.
