Düsseldorf has a 31% headline corporate tax rate; occupiers must also model property taxes and any local occupancy levies on top of rent.

  • Headline corporate tax: 31%.
  • Property taxes / business rates / equivalents are a separate line item — model them explicitly.
  • Cross-border occupiers should screen for local incentives (free zones, IP regimes, R&D credits).

Düsseldorf corporate taxes and occupancy taxes

Düsseldorf has a 31% headline corporate tax rate; occupiers must also model property taxes and any local occupancy levies on top of rent.

TL;DR

  • Headline corporate tax: 31%.
  • Property taxes / business rates / equivalents are a separate line item — model them explicitly.
  • Cross-border occupiers should screen for local incentives (free zones, IP regimes, R&D credits).

Corporate tax

Düsseldorf levies an effective corporate tax of around 31% on most C-corps. Cross-border holding structures and IP regimes can materially change the effective rate; engage local tax counsel early.

Occupancy and property taxes

German federal corporate tax of 15% plus solidarity plus Düsseldorf trade tax at ~17% multiplier — combined effective rate near 31%. 19% VAT.

Key facts

cityDüsseldorf
countryGermany
regionEMEA
classARentLocal336 EUR/sqft/yr
classARentUsd$366/sqft/yr
vacancy8.4%
typicalLeaseYears5
typicalRentFreeMonths8
submarkets5
primeYieldPct4.6%
corporateTaxPct31%

Frequently asked questions

What is Düsseldorf's corporate tax rate?
Around 31% on most C-corps. Local incentives, IP regimes, and structuring change the effective rate materially.

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