The Federal Council has approved the Future Financing Act, which brings together regulations from corporate law as well as capital market and tax law. The package with over 30 points is intended to make it easier for small and medium-sized companies and start-ups to access the capital market, better promote investments in renewable energies and align tax regulations for investment funds with the requirements of other EU states. The aim is to make Germany more attractive as a location for national and international investors.

For example, stock issues should also be possible in the future using blockchain technology. The liability regulations for crowdfunding projects have also been changed. In addition, the law increases the income limits for the employee savings allowance to 40,000 euros for single people and 80,000 euros for married people. An expanded circle of eligible people is expected to reach over 13 million people.

The law also makes it easier for employees to participate in their employer’s equity capital; The tax allowance increases from the current 1,440 euros to 2,000 euros.
Further changes affect the requirements for payment account comparison websites, consumer loan contracts and residual debt insurance. Some regulations will come into force on January 1, 2024.

If you have further questions about the Future Financing Act, please contact the experts at the Altehoefer law firm for international tax advice.