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New Estonian tax rules in 2025

Establishment of an enterprise in Estonia pertains not solely to the comprehension of juridical statutes, but also to regulatory quandaries in the domain of levies, requisite to formulate a tactical schema

Authorized angles of fintech in 2024

Fintech, an industry including installments, protections, arranging, exchange and speculation, blockchain, crowdfunding, information analytics, and security, flourishes on the amalgamation of cutting-edge mechanical developments like AI, machine learning, information examination, and

M&A in Great Britain

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) allude to the method involved with joining at least two organizations into a solitary substance or the acquisition of one organization by another. These are vital business

Financial Services and Markets Bill as cornerstone to make UK a new world crypto centre

With multiple factors trying to rock the boat of the economy, myriads of questions are being asked concerning the future of cryptocurrency and future vector of the regulation of financial activity in the

Reform of the Law on TM in Spain

If you’ve decided to register a trademark in Spain, it is worth noting that the country has an updated Law on TM, which is largely synchronized with the legislation of the European Union

Tax residency and tax resident in the UAE in 2023

Tax residency is an important concept when it comes to tax planning and optimizing tax obligations. In the United Arab Emirates, as in many other countries, it is important to understand

Updated AML Compliance Policy in Portugal

The scope of the Portuguese AML Act has recently been expanded to include all legal entities involved in any of the below activities (on their own behalf or on behalf of their clients):

Amendments to the Securities Law in Germany

Published on August 11, 2020, the draft law on e-securities (i.e. security tokens) introduces new rules into German law. Initially, the law will only be applicable to bearer bonds; however, at later stages,

SIMC Protocol in Singapore

The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has severely crippled businesses & economies around the world. It has also disrupted supply chains causing frequent non-compliance with contractual obligations. Therefore, the recent years have seen

Payment Services Providers & Digital Platforms in Hong Kong

The 2019 memorandum issued by the SFC contains provisions related to digital platforms that trade in digital assets. The document also sets out regulatory standards governing the procedure for licensing an automated trading

E-Commerce Directive in Malta & Great Britain

2020 saw the MFSA issue a circular outlining the impact of Brexit on Maltese license holders operating in Great Britain via the Internet. The circular primarily refers to the E-Commerce Directive, which covers

AML/CTF Laws Updated in Thailand

Thailand has recently overhauled its AML and CTF laws. The need for such a step was dictated by the huge volumes of money laundered that took place before the new legislation came into

The UK and Switzerland Expand Cooperation in the Field of Finance

Coordination of the financial system in terms of sustainability is not an abstract concept at all. This is already happening as policymakers and financial supervisors respond to the need to create efficient and

Financial Services Regulatory Update in Malta

Under a recently issued circular, the MFSA, Malta’s number one financial regulator, intends to expedite the process of obtaining a financial services license in the Republic of Malta by: introducing

Registering a Company in Europe in 2021: Hungary

According to the World Bank ratings, Hungary is ranked 1st in international trade, 32nd in lending services, 30th in property registration & 22nd in enforcing contractual conditions. The advantages of doing

Business Regulation in Thailand

The Kingdom of Thailand has been attracting foreign investors for many years and its economy is largely dependent on the FDI. Meanwhile, the acute situation with the pandemic shock hit Thailand in early

International Arbitration During the Pandemic

In the context of the international public health emergency caused by the new COVID-19 pandemic, many countries have introduced measures to control the disease. These measures are necessary but at the same time, they have...

Managing Contractual Obligations During the Pandemic

The global COVID-19 outbreak has rocked the financial sector and questioned how to do business. However, our team believes that the long-term prospects for funding the funds remain promising. Special attention to contracts should be...

Supporting Businesses During The Coronavirus Period in the UK

As the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing, business owners are forced to urgently seek solutions in emergency situations. Develop and implement action plans to protect their employees, build relationships with

M&A Transactions in the US and Europe during COVID-19

The COVID-19 outbreak serves as an additional test of the resilience of businesses. The pandemic has had a significant impact on M&A activity globally. Economic uncertainty exposes and exacerbates financial vulnerabilities. If the

Coronavirus and Mergers and Acquisitions

The COVID-19 pandemic and the countermeasures put in place by governments around the world are having a huge impact on businesses. Due to the threat of the spread of the coronavirus, states are

Company Registers in Great Britain

Planning to register a company in Great Britain? If you are, then you should be intimately aware of the requirements for maintenance of company registers & information to be entered into

Regulation of Financial Services in Portugal

Those planning to establish a financial company in Portugal should keep in mind that they’ll be required to put in place internal control systems which: are applicable to all subsidiaries

Resolving Disputes Online Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is making face-to-face meetings if not impossible then highly unrealistic. This can result in misunderstandings, and misunderstandings are likely to escalate into disputes. Resolving disputes in various industries amid the COVID-19...

Japanese JV Issues Overview

For entrepreneurs who plan to register a JV in Japan, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the information provided by our experts in this blog post. Partner relationships If you are planning to register...

Opening a Company in Luxembourg

Apart from LLCs, partnerships & other legal forms of business, entrepreneurs seeking to open a business in Luxembourg can also create LLPs that have no legal personality. Under the recently adopted

Madrid System and Malaysia

Previously, registering a Malaysian TM required applying to the Malasian IPO Office. Once the Madrid System (MS) is implemented, Malaysian entrepreneurs will get to submit their TM applications to the WIPO

M&A in the Sector of Money Transfers

Nowadays, registering an e-business is becoming increasingly popular. Digital technologies have filled the world space, and we will not be mistaken if we call our society digital. And the COVID-19 pandemic, which suddenly burst into...

ADR Without Consent of the Parties in the UK

In many countries, courts are empowered to establish alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for parties without their consent . However, there is no such law in the UK. Perhaps it will appear in

Review of the TLT Changes

Adopted back in 1994, the TLT was only revised once - in 2006. So, let’s see why a revision was necessary, what new features were introduced & how they affected the procedure for

How the Pandemic Affects Business in China

Due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, international and Chinese companies are facing a huge difficulties, and many of our clients are asking how they can protect themselves in mergers and acquisitions in China that are...

New EU Rules on Foreign Direct Investment

The European Union has formally approved new measures to allow Member States to conduct FDI expertise in the EU to ensure security and public order. The European Union's single

IP regulation

In this short piece we’ll be focusing on the main aspects of IP leadership, including problems with protecting IP rights in South East Asia & Latin America & trends observed in

New AML Regulations in Ireland

Considering setting up a trust fund in Ireland? If you're, then you should definitely pay close attention to the recent changes in AML rules. Pursuant to the new rules, trustees must

How Can a Business Survive Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Is the coronavirus pandemic making your company experience financial problems? Are having a hard time concluding deals in the EU & US? Well, you’re not alone. There’s hardly a business in the world that hasn’t...

FCA’s Interim Guide in Great Britain

Early this year, the FCA has forwarded a letter highlighting several cases of non-compliance with PSR & EMR acts to authorized e-money organizations & payment institutions. Attached to the letter was an additional

E-commerce Standards Updated in Singapore

In this blog post, we will look at the nuances of a recent regulatory update that deals with e-commerce transactions in Singapore . The material will be relevant for businessmen planning

Updated Requirements for Financial Services in Australia

Australia has seen active regulatory changes lately affecting all financial institutions operating in the country. This blog post focuses on the key financial regulation updates in Australia that should be considered

US Private Banking to Combat Money Laundering

This blog post examines the requirements for business transparency and the fight against money laundering in the context of private banking regulation in the United States. As the EU countries,

Unauthorized Payment Fraud Prevention in the UK

Listed financial companies in the UK detected and prevented GBP 1.8 billion in fraudulent transactions last year. However, now, during the coronavirus outbreak, there is a trend towards an increase in