new wave of criminal proceedings imminent against Internet traders from China on suspicion of tax evasion

At the beginning of December 2018 there were press reports in Germany about a rush of Chinese companies to the tax office in Berlin Neukölln. Several thousand Internet traders from China applied for a German tax number there at short notice. It is very likely that there will soon be a series of criminal proceedings against Chinese Internet traders on suspicion of tax evasion.

Tax Evasion Airbnb?

For many people, offering Airbnb accommodation has so far been just a harmless extra income. This can change if the tax office starts to be interested in the income from renting the property.