How to set up a GmbH in Germany (fast)15 November 2023
Senior Associate Muteber Yalcin guides you through all material administrative steps required under German law when setting up a company in Germany.
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German tonnage tax regime – Insights of tax authorities’ view29 August 2023
Attention should be paid to the newly published guideline of the tax authorities on the German tonnage tax regime which provides further clarifications on related aspects (subject to final and pending court decisions).
Corporate Transparency Act: What You Need to Know18 July 2023
This article discusses what you need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act, effective January 1, 2024.
The Sustainability Imperative – Part 222 March 2023
Drawing on a series of in-depth interviews and a global survey of circa 500 senior industry leaders, our follow-up report examines the shipping world’s views on ESG and what actions it is taking as a result.
The new rules on the procedure for the exercise of special powers: the instrument of pre-notification18 October 2022
Read our latest article analysing the Prime Ministerial Decree No. 133 of 2022, which entered into force on 24 September 2022.
INFRASTRUCTURE INSIGHTS: One year from inception, the UK Infrastructure Bank announces its first Strategic Plan13 July 2022
To mark its first birthday, the UK Infrastructure Bank has released its Strategic Plan, with clean energy earmarked as the largest sector for investment.
Recent Developments in Spain’s E-Mobility Market April 20221 June 2022
This article explores recent changes to Spain’s e-mobility legislative framework as the government ramps up its promotion of the decarbonisation of the transport sector as part of the country’s energy transition between 2030 and 2050.
WFW garners five Marine Money ‘Deal of the Year’ 2022 awards24 March 2022
Marine Money has named five deals the firm advised on as ‘Deals of the Year’ at their annual Deal of the Year Awards.
WFW advises EnTrust Global on Maas Capital Shipping acquisition8 November 2021
The acquired portfolio includes a diversified portfolio of 15 equity joint venture investments, consisting of a fleet of circa 76 high-quality vessels within the product/chemical tanker, dry bulk, LPG, container and offshore services segments.
London International Shipping Week 202113 September 2021
As the law firm with the largest dedicated maritime practice in the world, we are proud to be long-standing supporters of London International Shipping Week, which in a short time has grown to be one of the world’s premier maritime events.
New German VAT treatment of remuneration for supervisory activity published3 August 2021
Following recent EU and German court decisions, the German tax authorities have advised that lump-sum remunerations for supervisory activities will generally not be subject to VAT; though exceptions may apply for remuneration schemes comprising of fixed and variable payments.
Preferred stock in the shipping sector20 July 2021
This article explores the increasing trend for private equity investments in the shipping sector to take the form of preferred stock in either publicly listed or private companies, rather than through establishing a joint venture with an established shipowner.
