DO I OWN THE TITLE OF MY WORK?

The title of a work is determined in accordance with §§ 5 para. 1 and 3, 15 MarkenG. Work titles are names or special designations of printed works, cinematographic works, audio works, stage works or other comparable works. Comparable works can include computer programs, websites, events (sometimes also festivals), figures and podcasts. For a work […]

ACTORS MAY BE EXEMPT FROM SALES TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 4 No. 20 a UStG!

Actors can be employees or entrepreneurs. However, VAT law provides for various exceptions. Gem. § Section 4 no. 20 a UStG stipulates that sales by certain public institutions that perform cultural tasks such as theaters, orchestras, etc. are exempt from VAT. Cultural authorities of the federal states can certify so-called similar institutions that they also […]