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Frequently Asked Questions for Investing in Taiwan

A short Q&A covering main aspects to consider when investing in Taiwan.
Is Non-Competition Clause Enforceable in Taiwan?

One of the most concerned issues for both employers and employees is whether the non-competition clause provided in the employment contract can be enforced when the employment relationship comes to an end.
Tax Reform Could Make the Football Market and the SAF Unviable

Tax reform is advancing in the Federal Senate. There are, however, points that could harm the development of entire sectors of economic activity, such as football.
Blockchain Byte: Wrapping Tokens, a CGT Event?

Wrapped tokens have emerged as a powerful catalyst for interconnectivity between different ecosystems. For tax purposes the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has no formal public guidance on the implications of wrapping.
Why the UK?

The UK is continuously looking to attract the brightest talent from South Africa. Such talent does not necessarily mean entrepreneurs. The United Kingdom is looking for artisans, teachers, doctors, nurses, people from constructions and from all other walks of life. The message has been clear, the United Kingdom is open for business!
Football and CVM’s Contribution to the Country’s Economic and Social Development

The Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM), the regulatory authority for the capital markets, has been the object of public - and political - curiosity, from time to time, on the occasion, invariably, of an external and extreme event.
To Deed, or Not to Deed: The Pros and Cons of a Deed in Lieu

Amid soaring interest rates and the recent swell in commercial real estate loan workouts, borrowers and lenders alike are increasingly considering an alternative to the traditional and sometimes long and cumbersome foreclosure process: a deed in lieu of foreclosure
News in the Inspection Regularization of Restructuring Operations

In the now distant 1991 and derived from the Treaty of Accession of Spain to the European Communities, Spain incorporated into the Corporate Tax regulations a regime special tax that allowed the deferral of taxes that could be accrued in business restructuring operations.
AAT Decides: UPE To Corporate Beneficiary Is Not A Loan For Division 7A Purposes

The tax treatment of unpaid present entitlements (UPEs) has long been a subject of scrutiny and debate in the tax world. This article considers the recent key decision that challenges established practice of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to deem UPEs to corporate beneficiaries as Division 7A loans.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the M&A Practice

Artificial intelligence is having a major impact on merger and acquisitions practice. AI is being used to automate tasks, identify potential targets, evaluate targets, negotiate deals, and manage risk. This is leading to faster, more efficient, and more successful M&A transactions.
The Emerging Fintech Market and It's Legal Challenges

Technology investments in payment systems are on the rise, as businesses and consumers increasingly adopt digital payment methods, these are having a significant impact on the legal industry in a few ways.
Tax Advantages for Investors in Italian Start-Ups

Innovative start-ups are a key component of the modern economy, as they foster innovation, stimulate economic growth and generate new job opportunities. To support and promote the development of these companies, Italy has introduced tax incentives for investors who decide to finance this type of company.
NSW 2023-2024 Budget Highlights: Farewell Corporate Reconstruction Exemption, Hello Increased Landholder Duty

On 19 September 2023, the NSW Treasurer handed down the 2023-2024 NSW State Budget. The Treasury and Revenue Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 will, once passed, implement several key measures announced in the Budget.