“Ignorance of tax laws does not exempt anyone from the obligation to pay taxes. Knowledge of them, however, often does.” - Meyer Amschel Rothschild

Ralf Loebker
Tax Advisor | Partner

Competencies


  • International Tax Law

  • Advice on and application of the German Foreign Tax Act (AStG) and Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs)

  • Structuring of international corporate and shareholding structures

  • Tax advice on foreign investments and company formations

  • Tax advisory services for entrepreneurs and private individuals

  • Tax planning for relocation abroad, return migration, and international income

Contact


+49 89 23 23 73 6-0
ralf.loebker@oikon.law


Biography


Ralf Löbker is a tax advisor and partner at oikon LAW. He specializes in international tax law and the tax structuring of cross-border matters for entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, and internationally active private individuals.


His main areas of practice lie in advising on complex international tax matters — from structuring cross-border business activities to advising private individuals and companies with an international focus. Ralf Löbker supports clients in both inbound and outbound constellations and develops practical, tailor-made solutions for international tax structures.


With extensive experience in international tax law, he advises on the design and implementation of cross-border tax strategies, particularly in matters involving double taxation, international corporate structures, and the tax aspects of international expansions. His clients come from a wide range of industries — from traditional mid-sized businesses to digital and technology-driven business models.


Advising entrepreneurs and private individuals on cross-border tax matters forms the core of his practice and is at the same time his particular professional passion.


Education


Ralf Löbker began his professional career with training as a tax clerk. He then studied business administration with a focus on corporate taxation at Munich University of Applied Sciences.


Already during his studies, he gained practical experience at an international management consultancy (Big Four) as well as at one of Germany’s leading audit firms in the field of international tax advisory.


Building on this, he completed a master’s degree in international tax law at the University of Vienna and earned the academic degree LL.M. (International Tax Law), underscoring his advanced specialization in international tax law.


He further expanded his international expertise through qualification as a Certified Public Accountant & Auditor (CPAA) in the United Arab Emirates.


In addition, Ralf is a founding partner of DELTAKAP International Tax Consulting GmbH, an internationally active tax advisory firm with offices in Germany, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.


Languages


German · English



Memberships


  • IFA Germany (International Fiscal Association)

  • Munich Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

  • Chinaforum Bayern e.V.

  • German-Emirati Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK)