Tax Adviser
Joel Franzke
Master of Arts. Specialising in international tax law, VAT law and cross-border matters.
Tax Adviser
Master of Arts. Specialising in international tax law, VAT law and cross-border matters.
As a Tax Adviser at Wolfgang Dittrich GmbH, I advise companies and private individuals on all tax matters.
I support you with questions and issues in international tax law. I analyse your situation and discuss the relevant tax specifics, possible optimisations and tax risks with you.
I help you with questions about your foreign income or, if you live abroad, your domestic income. I analyse your case and support you with planning or the correct application of double taxation agreements.
I have already successfully completed the specialist adviser training in international tax law as well as in customs and excise duties, and continue to deepen my practical experience in these areas at DITTRICH.
I also advise on questions and situations relating to cross-border VAT law. In particular, I am available to assist with the specifics of supplies of goods and services connected with foreign elements.
My goal is first to record, structure and analyse your situation. Only with a thorough understanding of the facts is it possible to grasp your case and provide targeted advice. After the analysis, the focus is on classifying your current situation from a tax perspective and working together with you to optimise it and identify both opportunities and risks.
Good collaboration requires not only professional expertise but also trust and clear communication. My goal is to be available to you as an adviser and to support you in your plans as effectively and proactively as possible.
Personal attention, clear communication and a long-term, trust-based partnership are central to my work. We place great importance on good accessibility, respond quickly to enquiries and consistently observe all deadlines.
From corporate taxation to statutory audits - an overview of my advisory fields.
Advice on inbound and outbound cases, relocation in and out of Germany, and international inheritances
Find out moreClarification of cross-border VAT matters, registrations and supply chains
Find out moreAdvice on customs and excise duties in international trade
Find out moreTax structuring of corporate structures, holding companies and optimal choice of legal form
Find out moreTax clarity on inheritances with a cross-border element and succession planning
Find out morePreparation of annual financial statements for medium-sized corporations
Find out moreFrom the initial consultation to ongoing support - here is how onboarding works with us.
Switching tax advisers? Here is how easy it isNew clients start with an initial consultation, which can take place by phone, via video conference on Teams or Zoom, or in person at our firm. We clarify your individual needs, discuss the scope of services and explain our digital working methods.
We then exchange the necessary authorisations and conclude the engagement agreement, which can also be signed digitally if required. If you were previously with another tax adviser, you can find out on our page Change your consultant how straightforward the transition is.
In 90% of cases we handle bookkeeping via the digital platform DATEV Unternehmen Online. Income tax returns are also processed using the online solution "Meine Steuern". Meetings can take place flexibly by phone, video or in person.
From day one we ensure deadlines are met, response times are fast and communication is clear - guaranteeing a transparent, digital and yet personal working relationship.
Answers to the most important questions about my advisory focus areas.
Your question is not listed? Contact meLeaving Germany can have significant tax consequences, particularly for shareholdings in corporations. We review your individual situation, clarify the implications of exit taxation and develop a strategy that minimises the tax burden.
This depends on your tax status and the applicable double taxation agreements. As a person resident in Germany you are generally subject to unlimited tax liability. We examine which income is taxed where and how double taxation can be avoided.
Foreign income may be taxable in Germany or may increase the tax rate applied to your other income (progression clause). We analyse your situation and show you the specific impact of the foreign income and what optimisation options exist.
Yes, as a person living abroad with domestic rental income you are subject to limited tax liability in Germany and must file a tax return. We handle the preparation and check whether the applicable double taxation agreement provides for any special rules.
A GmbH or holding structure can offer tax advantages, for example in relation to profit retention, disposals or succession planning. Whether that is worthwhile in your case depends on your individual situation. We analyse the options and set out the advantages and disadvantages for you.
Yes, particularly from a VAT perspective there are material differences. For supplies to businesses in other EU countries the reverse-charge mechanism often applies. Different rules apply to private individuals. We clarify your specific situation and ensure correct invoicing.
Yes, we handle all correspondence with the tax office on your behalf. We review incoming assessments, respond to queries and file objections where necessary. You are kept informed at every step and do not have to deal with it yourself.
When you move in or out of Germany during the tax year, your tax obligations change part-way through the year. Periods of different tax liability arise and must be correctly delineated. We guide you through this transition and ensure your tax treatment is legally sound.
Arrange a no-obligation initial consultation - by phone, video or in person at our office in Münster.