(As of September 25, 2024)
Tax Implications for Investments via (Subordinated) Bonds
German Issuer of the (Subordinated) Bond
Ongoing interest, as well as any bonus payments and appreciation interest, are subject to the German final withholding tax (capital gains tax at 25%, plus a solidarity surcharge of 5.5% on the capital gains tax, and church tax, depending on religious affiliation and place of residence). In this setup, the tax is withheld by the issuer and remitted to the relevant tax authority. If no tax is withheld by the issuer, the interest, as well as any bonus payments and appreciation interest, must be declared in the tax return.
Austrian Issuer of the (Subordinated) Bond
Ongoing interest, as well as any bonus payments and appreciation interest, are first subject to withholding tax in Austria, currently at a rate of 27.5%. Since a double taxation agreement (DTA) exists between Germany and Austria, investors can credit up to 15% of the Austrian withholding tax against their tax liability in Germany. The remaining 12.5% can be reclaimed from the Austrian tax authorities by submitting the necessary application.
Transfer of a (Subordinated) Bond
The profit from the transfer or sale of a (subordinated) bond is subject to the German final withholding tax, plus solidarity surcharge, and, if applicable, church tax, and must be declared in the income tax return.
Tax Implications for My Investment via Shares
German Issuer of Shares
Dividend payments are subject to the German final withholding tax (capital gains tax at 25%, plus a solidarity surcharge of 5.5% on the capital gains tax, and church tax, depending on religious affiliation and place of residence). The tax is withheld by the issuer and remitted to the relevant tax authority. If no tax is withheld by the issuer, the interest, as well as any bonus payments and appreciation interest, must be declared in the tax return.
Austrian Issuer of Shares
Dividend payments are first subject to withholding tax in Austria, currently at a rate of 27.5%. Since a double taxation agreement (DTA) exists between Germany and Austria, investors can credit up to 15% of the Austrian withholding tax against their tax liability in Germany. The remaining 12.5% can be reclaimed from the Austrian tax authorities by submitting the necessary application.
Transfer of a Share
The profit from the transfer or sale of a share is subject to the German final withholding tax, plus solidarity surcharge, and, if applicable, church tax, and must be declared in the income tax return.
Tax Implications for My Investment via Participation Certificates
German Issuer of Participation Certificates
Income from participation certificates is subject to the German final withholding tax (capital gains tax at 25%, plus a solidarity surcharge of 5.5% on the capital gains tax, and church tax, depending on religious affiliation and place of residence). The tax is withheld by the issuer and remitted to the relevant tax authority. If no tax is withheld by the issuer, the interest, as well as any bonus payments and appreciation interest, must be declared in the tax return.
Austrian Issuer of Participation Certificates
Income from participation certificates is first subject to withholding tax in Austria, currently at a rate of 27.5%. Since a double taxation agreement (DTA) exists between Germany and Austria, investors can credit up to 15% of the Austrian withholding tax against their tax liability in Germany. The remaining 12.5% can be reclaimed from the Austrian tax authorities by submitting the necessary application.
Transfer of a Participation Certificate
The profit from the transfer of a participation certificate is subject to the German final withholding tax, plus solidarity surcharge, and, if applicable, church tax, and must be declared in the income tax return.
Notice: Please be informed about your tax obligations. This notice does not constitute tax advice. Despite careful research and consultation with a tax advisor, CONDA assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information provided.
CONDA informs the issuer about the obligation to withhold, declare, and remit capital gains tax. CONDA is not responsible for withholding capital gains tax.