Why ignoring RETT can be a grave mistake

March 31 2002

Acquirers of German property-owning companies are obliged to notify the authorities of any transactions that may trigger German real estate transfer tax. The consequences for investors and their advisers who fail to do so may be serious. By Hans-Jörg Fischer, Deloitte & Touche, Frankfurt and Martin Paul Wassmer, University of Freiburg

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Transfer Pricing

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Direct Tax

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Direct Tax

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Direct Tax

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Direct Tax

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Direct Tax

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Direct Tax

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Indirect Tax

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