Andreas Hellmann is a policy expert and advocate for taxpayer rights, recognized for his contributions at Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) and the Tholos Foundation in Washington, D.C. Currently, he holds the position of Director of Outreach, Tax, and Regulatory Policy at the Tholos Foundation, the international arm of ATR, where he spearheads efforts to address complex global economic challenges. His work focuses on a range of critical issues, including international taxation, regulatory reform, antitrust policies, and the promotion of free-market principles. Before this role,
Hellmann served as International Advocacy Manager and Program Manager at ATR, where he played a key role in fostering center-right coalitions across Europe and other regions to champion economic freedom, spending restraint, and limited government.
Hellmann has developed particular expertise in the realm of Digital Services Taxes (DSTs), analyzing their implications for global trade and innovation. Additionally, his work extends to European tax and regulatory frameworks, where he has closely examined policies like the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). These EU regulations, aimed at governing large tech platforms, have been a focal point of his research, as he evaluates their potential to overregulate markets and undermine competition. Hellmann has also contributed significantly to discussions on the Global Minimum Tax, a policy initiative under the OECD framework, offering insights into its effects on national sovereignty and economic growth. Through his efforts at ATR and the Tholos Foundation, Hellmann remains dedicated to advancing tax competition, protecting property rights, and reducing government overreach.
