With the advance of the digital age and as a result of the Covid pandemic, working remotely has become widespread. But what are the consequences for the company that allows its employees to work remotely? Are there any consequences that are not immediately apparent? Particularly in cross-border situations involving foreign companies, the well-intentioned granting of a remoteworkplace could have far-reaching consequences. Constanze Hoberg, Tax consultant at MSI's multi-disciplinary member firm ADKL in Germany provides further insight.