Recent content by anceps

Thanks everyone, this has been incredibly helpful. I really appreciate all the honest and at times blunt replies, it’s exactly what I needed. It’s become clear to me that while I had good intentions (wanting to stay compliant, prepare for relocation, etc.), the timing and structure I had in...

not TikTok, that's childish. Saw it on YouTube

My long-term goal is to move abroad in the next 12–24 months, and I’d like to avoid building something in Germany (like a local "Gewerbe" structure or domestic company) only to have to shut it down and rebuild everything once I move. Do you not think it would make sense to set up a simple, clean...

Thanks again to everyone for the insights so far, I’ve taken some time to reflect and read up more, especially on the German CFC rules and how they apply to foundations and nominee setups. I now fully understand that any structure managed from Germany, even indirectly, can trigger CFC and other...

Hey everyone, I’m a German resident currently operating a small digital business (freelance consulting, influencer marketing, and video services, 30k yearly). I’m exploring offshore structuring to build a clean, professional setup that allows me to: - Stay independent from Germany long-term -...

Thanks a lot for the honest replies, I really appreciate the critical perspectives here. I’ve been going back and forth on this structure, and here’s where I currently stand: My goal is not to avoid taxes indefinitely or build some shady empire. I’m a small one-person agency still based in...

Hey everyone, I'm running a small but growing digital agency based in Germany. The core of my business is: Connecting brands with influencers (commission-based, like a talent manager) Some video editing and content consulting as additional services I'm now looking into offshore...