The reform of the law on the protection of cultural property in Germany | Practical Law

The reform of the law on the protection of cultural property in Germany | Practical Law

This article looks at the recent changes to cultural property protection legislation in Germany. It illustrates the concerns of the German artists, collectors and art dealers, and compares the previous law with the recent changes. In particular, it looks at the amended rules aiming to prevent the removal abroad of German cultural property and assets.

The reform of the law on the protection of cultural property in Germany

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The reform of the law on the protection of cultural property in Germany

by  Andreas Richter and Stephan Hamacher, P+P Pöllath + Partners Attorneys-at-Law | Tax Advisors
Law stated as at 01 Dec 2016 • Germany
This article looks at the recent changes to cultural property protection legislation in Germany. It illustrates the concerns of the German artists, collectors and art dealers, and compares the previous law with the recent changes. In particular, it looks at the amended rules aiming to prevent the removal abroad of German cultural property and assets.