Taxes are levied in Germany – as in other countries.
The following taxes are particularly relevant for companies:
For questions on tax matters during investment projects, investors should contact the Foreign Investors Help Desk of the German tax administration.
The information given here is only intended as an initial guide and makes no claim to completeness. You are urgently advised to contact a tax consultant on all tax matters. The local Chamber of Accountants will be pleased to help you find a suitable tax consultant.
The business tax is the most important source of income for local authorities to finance their public spending. The business tax rate in cities with more than 300,000 inhabitants is between 410 and 490. The rate for Nuremberg is in the middle of the range at 447.
