Articles

Chairman Letter

Pragma International Pragma International from  Nelson Champagne  on 
When a chairman starts his role, I think he should firstly express two feelings: memory and gratitude. Memory for the previous experiences he made before being in charge and gratitude for the trust other people are committing to him. So if I may I will share such feelings with you.

An Example Of a Small Italian Enron

Gilberto Gelosa Gilberto Gelosa from  Interconsulting Studio Associato  on 
The Italian magistrates are investigating over a suspicious exchange of confidential government information between Susanna Masi, Treasury official and Ernst and Young, the important Professional Services and Accountancy Company.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in United Arab Emirates: What You Need to Know

Maria Evangelou Maria Evangelou from  The Corpro  on 
Following the implementation of VAT from January 1st, 2018 in UAE, The Ministry of Finance (MoF) of United Arab Emirates has updated the Value Added Tax (VAT) FAQ section.

The European Blacklist Has Been Approved: 17 Country Included

Federico Rossi Federico Rossi from  Studio Rossi-Gerosa Commercialisti Associati  on 
The Council of the European Union has issued its own black list of non-cooperative states and territories. The list was constructed identifying three basic parameters relating to non-EU countries.

New Experiences, New Retail Opportunities

George Evans George W. Evans from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
Despite the rise of e-commerce and omni-channel distribution and the demise of brick-and-mortar, 85% of sales are still made in physical stores, and these will continue to be at the core of retailers’ efforts to enhance their brands and drive sales.

MAPIC 2017

Mandeep Johal Mandeep Johal from  Manubens Abogados  on 
For the 5th consecutive year, Manubens Lawyers were once again in attendance in Cannes, France at MAPIC – the leading International Retail Property Market Exhibition

Corporate Criminal Liability

Ana Llorente Ana Llorente from  CCVZ  on 
The National Congress passed a new law setting forth corporate criminal liability. Corporate criminal liability will apply only to private legal entities, of national or foreign capital, with or without state participation.

Looking Inside the Mind of a Gen Z Shopper

Andrew J. Ferren Andrew J. Ferren from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
Although one might assume that having grown up in a world of technology, Gen Z consumers prefer exercising their buying power online, Gen Z buyers surprisingly prefer shopping in brick-and-mortar stores.

Romanian Companies

Romeo Nicolescu Romeo Nicolescu from  Romeo Nicolescu Law Firm  on 
Natural and legal persons may freely enter into partnerships and set up companies in order to develop business activities under the Romanian Law. According to the Romanian Company Law, there may be incorporated five types of companies.

Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the European Union

Maurizio Bottoni Maurizio Bottoni from  Interconsulting Studio Associato  on 
The Directive EU 2017/1852 lays down a mechanism to resolve disputes between Member States when those arise from the interpretation and application of agreements and conventions that provide for the elimination of double taxation.

Old and New VAT Obligations for "Call-Off Stocks" Between Italy and Germany

Federico Rossi Federico Rossi from  Studio Rossi-Gerosa Commercialisti Associati  on 
Companies often need to deliver goods to their customers based in UE and adopt different solutions, one of the most widely used is the "call of stock".

The Attorney-Client Privilege in the Age of Email Proliferation

Derek Domian Derek Domian from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
We all know the allure of email.  Easy, rapid, mobile, less intrusive than a phone call, less laborious than a letter, the supremely flexible and ubiquitous facilitator of communication. Businesses run more and more so on email.  Unsurprisingly, so too does the legal profession.

Surprises For International Retailers Coming to the USA

Matthew E. Epstein Matthew E. Epstein from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
Successful international retailers are aware of this potentially lucrative avenue to increase revenues. Frequently, international retailers encounter operational requirements which differ drastically from their home turf.
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