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EU: CJEU referral on taxation of upstream merger gains (Germany)
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has been asked to clarify the rules around the taxation of capital gains arising from upstream mergers in Germany, addressing uncertainties over cross-border tax treatments in the EU.
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You face more complexity in handling merger gains across EU borders as tax clarity is pending. It is time to review your cross-border deal structures to avoid unexpected liabilities.
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