The foreign PropCo in the real estate sector – a controllable risk

Thus, there is a potential risk of criminal prosecution for tax evasion for the formal managing directors of the foreign-based PropCo (e.g. LuxCo or Dutch B.V.) and also for any so-called "de facto managing directors" who actually perform the role of a managing director. In addition, there is also a risk for the foreign PropCo itself of corporate fines or confiscation of its assets. Finally, the PropCo may incur substantial unexpected back taxes and interest, for which the managing directors may be personally liable.

Against this background, we offer a compliance project specifically designed to address these risks:

Step 1: Risk analysis

On the basis of selected documents, interviews and other measures, the relevant facts are determined, analyzed and evaluated in terms of tax law. Concrete tax or sanction risks for the foreign PropCo and its (de facto) managing directors are then  presented.

Step 2: Concrete recommendations for action

In order to minimize these risks, concrete recommendations for action are drawn up, based on the individual organizational structure and existing processes.

Step 3: Documentation precaution concept

Together with you, we develop a concept on how the correct handling according to tax law can also be proven to the tax authorities.

Project result

At the end of the project, with regard to the place of management in accordance with Sec. 10 of the Fiscal Code of Germany (AO), you will receive a written

• presentation of the facts
• evaluation from a tax law perspective
• individually tailored recommendations for action
• conceptual design for documentation precaution

so that questions and submission requests of the tax office can be answered quickly and completely in order to minimize the aforementioned risks.