Tax criminal law

Correct behaviour under tax law has become a challenge. In order to cope with the increasing complexity of tax law and avoid the risk of criminal liability, a clear strategy for dealing with the tax authorities is required in addition to experience and sound knowledge.

Tax criminal law has long since ceased to exist in the shadows: laws have been significantly tightened in recent years, limitation periods have been extended and new particularly serious cases have been introduced. The possibility of voluntary self-disclosure to avoid prosecution has been increasingly restricted. In addition, the public prosecutor's offices and tax authorities have been further upgraded and are pursuing alleged tax offences with vigour.

Whether in defence for tax evasion or in providing background advice to companies during tax audits that are critical from a criminal law perspective: We support our clients in all phases of criminal tax proceedings. Before proceedings are initiated, we analyse the opportunities and risks of voluntary declarations with exemption from prosecution and develop a strategy. We have access to a broad network of renowned tax consultants and auditors.