Taxes & Finances

After registering your business in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, the next crucial step is applying for your tax number (Steuernummer) from the responsible tax office (Finanzamt). You need this for proper taxation of your business. This article explains step by step how to apply for your tax number in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and what to keep in mind.

Starting January 1, 2025, e-invoices will generally be required for transactions between domestic businesses.

The Annual Tax Act 2024 has been published in the Federal Law Gazette and is now coming into force in large parts.

There’s no denying it: The Advent season is approaching, and with it comes the time for company Christmas parties.

As always, the increase in the minimum wage may potentially impact existing employment contracts.

Starting January 1, 2025, e-invoices will be mandatory, with only a few exceptions. Transition periods apply.

With an invoice, you request the buyer to pay the agreed price for the delivered goods or provided service.

As a startup founder, you can use the small business regulation if your revenue does not exceed certain limits.

In addition to a well-thought-out business plan, tax knowledge is also a prerequisite for your economic success.

The SME Fund covers up to 75% of the costs for your trademark matters. This article provides you with checklists and guidelines. It’s a fundamental recommendation […]

The tax office generally assumes that as a self-employed individual, you also use your company car for private purposes. This private portion must then be taxed.

An additional 1.75 billion euros from the Future Fund and ERP Special Assets are to be used for technology and innovation developments in Germany.

Finding the right financing is not so easy. This is where the guarantee banks’ financing portal for SMEs can help.

Which records and documents must be kept and for how long?

Preface Close family members include grandparents, parents, in-laws, step-parents, spouses, partners in a marriage-like or life-partnership-like community, life partners, siblings, (shared) children, adopted or foster children […]

In the hustle and bustle of daily business, mistakes in invoices can occasionally occur. What to do in such a situation? Options for correction The following […]