In addition to the unlimited tax liability, German income tax law also knows the limited income tax liability. According to § 1 (4) EStG, it subjects limited taxable income within the meaning of § 49 EStG to domestic taxation. In addition, § 2 AStG, which standardizes the extended unlimited tax liability, is important. Let us take a look at the main regulations and particularities!

- Unlimited tax liability (§ 1 (1) EStG): Exists if a natural person has either his residence or habitual residence in Germany