die Gewerbesteuer
Translation
trade tax, business tax
Examples
Jedes Unternehmen muss Gewerbesteuer zahlen.
Every company has to pay trade tax.
Die Höhe der Gewerbesteuer ist von Gemeinde zu Gemeinde unterschiedlich.
The amount of trade tax varies from municipality to municipality.
Grammar Patterns
((et4)) zahlen to pay business tax The company has to pay the business tax.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Unternehmenssteuer (corporate tax)
Etymology
A compound word: 'Gewerbe' (trade, business) + 'Steuer' (tax). Literally a 'trade tax'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Gewerbe' (business) + 'Steuer' (tax) = a tax for businesses.