Effective from 2008, Germany´s top marginal income tax rate rises from 42 to 45 per cent. However, sole proprietorships and partnerships can opt for a preferential tax rate of 28.25 per cent for retained profits are taxed again upon distribution (§ 34a EStG-E). If they do so, profits are taxed...

Effective from 2008, Germanyś top marginal income tax rate rises from 42 to 45 der cent. However, sole proprietorships and partnerships can opt for a preferential tax rate of 28,25 per cent for retained profits (§34a EStG-E). If they do so, profits are taxed again upon distribution. Using...