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Andersen: Tax Update on Investments in Real Estate and Debt
Webinar on September 22, 2020 from 17:00-18:00 CET

Speakers: Michael Hirschfeld & Michael Jordan

Topics:

• COVID 19 – Challenges, opportunities and trends

• Upcoming US presidential elections – Potential impact on tax and economic policies

• Highlights of major US tax considerations in the acquisition, operation and disposition of US real estate and mortgages

• Suggested fund and other structures for holding US real estate and debt including use of partnerships, blocker corporations & REITs

• Planning on use of debt as well as equity to minimize US taxation in acquisition of US real estate

• Integrating carried interests and other incentives into fund structures

• Non-tax concerns including reporting obligations and preserving confidentiality

REGISTRATION: Please send an email to rosalie.kloss(at)de.andersen.com

World Affairs Council of Atlanta

On Thursday, August 20 from 1:00-1:45 PM (ET), the World Affairs Council of Atlanta will be hosting an event with Emily Haber, German Ambassador to the US, with the title: "US & Germany: Strained Alliance?"

Under the rotating German presidency, the European Union is experiencing a "Hamilton moment" with the EU gaining a one-off authority to raise money on financial markets in order to steer the economic recovery. There’s a great deal to discuss with German Chancellor Merkel stronger than ever and the German economy emerging quickly from the COVID recession. Join us for a wide ranging conversation on Germany, China, Russia, Europe, the US, and the world economy.

OPEN TO ALL & FREE OF CHARGE. REGISTER HERE

Morrison & Foerster LLP

***REGISTER NOW: George Floyd and what follows!

On Thursday, July 9, 5:30-6:30 PM our member Morrison & Foerster LLP hosts a virtual roundtable discussion with Mark L. Whitaker, lead partner of IP Litigation Group in the Washington, D.C. office and co-chair of the Diversity Strategy Committee, along with MdB, Peter Beyer, senior German Government representative and Coordinator of Transatlantic Cooperation. Both will share their perspectives on the recent cases of police brutality and the allegations of systemic racial injustice in the US as well as the public response and the Black Lives Matter Movement, before discussing with the implications for business and society as a whole. Register here: germanymarketing(at)mofo.com

Geopolitical Intelligence Services AG

GIS is pleased to offer free access to their valuable reports and comments for 3 months to our newsletter subscribers. 

Please use the following special subscription code GIS_AmCham to open GIS online services on registration here: https://www.gisreportsonline.com/clients/register/

Lateinamerikaverein: 

Expo Virtual Alemania Latinoamérica - a virtual and interactive fair from 14 to 17 July 2020

More than 200 German and Latin American exhibitors meet over 100,000 visitors! Top managers and entrepreneurs from Latin America and Germany can network, exchange ideas and establish or expand trade relations. German companies can book a stand package at favorable conditions through the Business Association for Latin America (LAV). For more information please visit the website.

Dentons: 

Global law firm Dentons provides answers in its new guide “Investing in renewable energy projects in Europe”, produced in cooperation with BloombergNEF, a leading provider of primary research on clean energy, advanced transport, digital industry, innovative materials, and commodities. The guide can be downloaded free of charge here.

Baker Donelson Webinar:

Forgiveness and the Paycheck Protection Program Webinar on May 26, 2020

• Join the attorneys of Baker Donelson for a complimentary webinar as they discuss the requirements for borrowers seeking forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program Loans. Areas of discussion will include practical advice on tracking expenses and collecting documentation to make the case for forgiveness. Register for the webinar.

Western Union Webinars:

Consequences of COVID-19 and trade with China in US dollars

• The health and economic uncertainty factors and their effects on foreign exchange trading determine current events on the global financial markets. Let Jana Köhler and market analyst Boris Kovacevic guide you through the webinar "Consequences of COVID-19 and trading with China in the US Dollar." Register for the webinar. 

Fraud protection during the COVID-19 pandemic

• In the course of COVID 19 pandemic, there has been an increase in fraudulent activity in several areas, including counterfeit goods, investment opportunities and suspicious emails where cyber fraudsters target organizations and their employees. In the webinar Western Union Head of Fraud Investigation, Alex Beavan, discussed five key fraud scenarios and outlined what can be done to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. Watch the webinar here.

Mazars Webinar Series on the COVID-19

• The Mazars webinar series on COVID-19 provides pragmatic guidance on current key issues related to the crisis and its impact. Mazars provides answers to complex legal and tax questions, informs you about short-term financing assistance and measures to secure liquidity, discusses strategy and crisis management and provides practical advice on many other issues relevant to you as a decision-maker in the crisis - and in connection with the return to regular operations. Mazars webinars are open to all and of free of charge! Download information here.

Fragomen Border Control Information (Mid-April 2020)

• Up-to-date information on traveling and border controls during COVID-19. Read here.

eureos Corona News Portal

• English-language information for businesses and entrepeneurs in Germany affected by COVID-19. View here.