Corporate Tax Jobs in Germany
We're tracking 32 live corporate tax roles in Germany.
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Seniority spread
- Manager10
- Analyst7
- Director/Head of Tax1
- Senior/Assistant Manager1
- Senior Manager1
Active opportunities
32 live · updated hourlySenior Manager International Transaction Tax (m/w/d)
Senior Tax Expert (m/w/d)
Senior Tax Expert (m/w/d)
Werkstudent (w/m/d) Digital Tax VAT
Berufseinsteiger (w/m/d) Corporate Tax / International Tax
(Senior) Manager (w/m/d) Corporate Tax / Real Estate Taxes
VAT Einsteiger (w/m/d)
VAT Manager, Tax
Finance and Tax Intern (m/f/d)
(Junior) Indirect Tax Manager (d/m/w) - Fokus Deutschland
Legal Requirements Specialist – E-Invoicing & VAT (mw/d)
Tax Specialist (Europe)
About this market
Market context
German Corporate Tax encompasses the taxation of corporations and other legal entities resident or operating within Germany. This includes the Körperschaftsteuer (corporate income tax), Gewerbesteuer (trade tax), and solidarity surcharge (Solidaritätszuschlag), along with various other related tax obligations.
German corporate tax law is complex, with key taxes being the Körperschaftsteuer (KSt) at a flat rate of 15% and the Gewerbesteuer (GewSt), a municipal trade tax, which varies significantly by commune (typically between 7% and 17% effective rate). A solidarity surcharge (Solidaritätszuschlag) of 5.5% on the KSt due is also levied. Tax returns (Körperschaftsteuererklärung, Gewerbesteuererklärung) are filed annually with the Finanzamt (tax office) and are generally due by July 31st of the following year, though extensions are common.
What's driving demand
- Economic Growth & Business Formation in Germany
- M&A Activity in German Market
- OECD BEPS 2.0 Implementation (Pillar One & Two)
- Digitization of German Tax Administration
Regulatory timeline
Credentials that matter
- Steuerberater (Tax Advisor)essential
- Wirtschaftsprüfer (Auditor)valued
- LL.M. (Tax)valued
Skills & tools
Adjacent specialisms
Nearby jurisdictions
Frequently asked
- What is corporate tax in Germany?
- German Corporate Tax encompasses the taxation of corporations and other legal entities resident or operating within Germany. This includes the Körperschaftsteuer (corporate income tax), Gewerbesteuer (trade tax), and solidarity surcharge (Solidaritätszuschlag), along with various other related tax obligations.
- How does corporate tax work in Germany?
- German corporate tax law is complex, with key taxes being the Körperschaftsteuer (KSt) at a flat rate of 15% and the Gewerbesteuer (GewSt), a municipal trade tax, which varies significantly by commune (typically between 7% and 17% effective rate). A solidarity surcharge (Solidaritätszuschlag) of 5.5% on the KSt due is also levied. Tax returns (Körperschaftsteuererklärung, Gewerbesteuererklärung) are filed annually with the Finanzamt (tax office) and are generally due by July 31st of the following year, though extensions are common.
- What credentials matter for German Corporate Tax roles?
- Employers most often look for: Steuerberater (Tax Advisor), Wirtschaftsprüfer (Auditor), LL.M. (Tax).
- Which tools and systems appear in German Corporate Tax job specs?
- Commonly cited: DATEV, SAP (FI/CO), Microsoft Excel (Advanced), German GAAP (HGB), IFRS (relevant for consolidated groups), International Tax Treaties, Transfer Pricing Documentation.
- Who's hiring for German Corporate Tax?
- Live employer mix: In-house / industry 94%, Boutique / mid-tier 6%.
- How many German Corporate Tax roles are live right now?
- 32 live roles on taxjobs.ai.