Energy products such as electricity, gases (e.g. natural gas), coal and mineral oil are subject to excise duty in Germany. The legal basis for this is found in the Electricity Tax Act (StromStG) and the Energy Tax Act (EnergieStG), which regulate the taxation of energy products.
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Many companies do not fully utilise the existing opportunities to reduce their energy consumption, leaving options unused or even putting themselves at risk as they are unaware of the special features and restrictions. In view of the intense competition and constantly rising energy costs, this can be a considerable economic disadvantage for the company. We provide you with comprehensive advice on electricity, energy and alcohol tax as well as on ways to reduce and optimise your costs.
Our range of services in the area of electricity and energy tax
- Tax declarations and tax relief applications
- Application-related communication with main customs offices (from clarifying detailed questions to reviewing notices)
- Support during external audits (including any administrative offence proceedings)
- Representation of interests in judicial and extrajudicial appeal proceedings
- Advice on excise duty and customs law issues
- Identification of relief options or subsidies
- Conception and optimisation of models in operational practice (e.g. contracting, PPA, lease and operational management models, in-house generation)