Taxes
The following pages contain information about various German-US tax issues, ranging from the refund of German Value-Added Tax to bilateral double taxation agreements. Because of the complexity of tax issues, we do, however, have to make the disclaimer below.
German Value-Added-Tax Refund
In Germany the amount paid for merchandise includes 19 % value added tax (VAT). The VAT can be refunded if the merchandise is purchased and exported by a customer whose residence is outside the European Union. Find out what you need to get a refund of the German Value-Added Tax (VAT).
VAT Refund Procedure
Double Taxation: Income, Capital and other Taxes
The "Convention between the United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to taxes on income and capital and to certain other taxes" seeks to prevent double taxation in the areas covered by the treaty.
Full Text of the Convention
Double Taxation: Estates, Inheritances, Gifts
The "Convention between the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States of America for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to taxes on estates, inheritances, and gifts" seeks to prevent double taxation in the areas covered by the treaty.
Full Text of the Convention
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