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Tax Investigators Search Monheim Buildings In Fraud Probe

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Tax investigators searched several buildings in the Rhineland region, including locations in Monheim, on Wednesday. Investigators searched more than 100 companies and a building in Leverkusen. The searches are linked to a service provider active in both locations. The company has not yet been reached for comment regarding the allegations. Authorities in Monheim, Germany, are investigating multiple companies for suspected tax evasion. The companies reportedly registered in Monheim to exploit low trade tax rates while earning revenue elsewhere. The Düsseldorf Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating whether a service provider assisted these companies in committing tax evasion. Monheim is known for having lower business taxes compared to other municipalities in Germany.

Tax investigators searched several buildings in the Rhineland region, including locations in Monheim, on Wednesday. Investigators searched more than 100 companies and a building in Leverkusen. The searches are linked to a service provider active in both locations. The company has not yet been reached for comment regarding the allegations. Authorities in Monheim, Germany, are investigating multiple companies for suspected tax evasion. The companies reportedly registered in Monheim to exploit low trade tax rates while earning revenue elsewhere. The Düsseldorf Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating whether a service provider assisted these companies in committing tax evasion. Monheim is known for having lower business taxes compared to other municipalities in Germany. Prosecutors in Düsseldorf are investigating a service provider accused of helping companies establish mailbox addresses in locations such as Monheim near Düsseldorf. Investigators reportedly searched 21 locations as part of the probe. The Düsseldorf public prosecutor's office stated that no further information could be released due to tax secrecy and the ongoing investigation. WDR reported that investigators suspect these companies may not actually be active at those addresses.

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WDR 2

“Im Rheinland haben Ermittler der Steuerfahndung heute mehrere Gebäude durchsucht, unter anderem in Monheim. Dort ist die Gewerbesteuer sehr niedrig und das Nutzenunternehmen offenbar mit illegalen Methoden aus.”

WDR 2

“von Monheim war eins der Ziele der Ermittler. mehr als 100 Unternehmen”

WDR 2

“von Monheim war eins der Ziele der Ermittler.”

WDR 2

“mehr als 100 Unternehmen auch ein Gebäude in Leverkusen durchsucht. Dort soll der gleiche Dienstleister aktiv sein.”

WDR 5

“In Monheim haben viele Firmen versucht, Steuern zu hinterziehen. Sie sollen sich in der Stadt im Rheinland wegen der niedrigen Gewerbesteuer angemeldet haben.”

WDR 2

“In Monheim haben offenbar viele Firmen versucht Steuern zu hinterziehen. Sie sollen sich in der Stadt im Rheinland wegen der niedrigen Gewerbesteuer angemeldet haben. Geld verdient haben sie aber wohl woanders und in Monheim nur den Steuersatz ausgenutzt.”

BR24

“Mehr als 100 Unternehmen sollen an dieser Adresse ihren Sitz haben. Monheim gilt wegen geringer Gewerbesteuern im Vergleich zu anderen Kommunen als Steueroase mitten in Deutschland.”

WDR 5

“In Monheim, many companies have apparently tried to evade taxes. They are said to have registered in the city in the Rhineland because of the low business tax.”

Deutschlandfunk

“Ermittelt wird gegen einen Dienstleister, der geholfen haben soll, Unternehmen Briefkastenadressen in Orten wie Monheim bei Düsseldorf zu vermitteln.”

WDR 5

“Im Rheinland haben Ermittler der Steuerfahndung mehrere Gebäude durchsucht, unter anderem in Monheim. Dort ist die Gewerbesteuer sehr niedrig und das nutzen Unternehmen offenbar mit illegalen Methoden aus.”

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