IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Tomasz Dulewski of Dulewski Sikora. Tomasz has joined IR as our exclusive Foreign Direct Investment member in Poland We are a boutique law firm that provides legal advice in M&A and Foreign Direct Investments. These areas are close to our interests […]
Today’s companies face a tremendous amount of pressure to win the best deals and contracts. In some cases, employees feel compelled to offer or accept bribes to clinch a business agreement. And in some countries, bribery is widely considered part of the cost of doing business. But such behavior is unethical, and in some cases, can […]
Introduction Innovation will always be marked by the influence of regulation around it, historically and also at present, technological entrepreneurs think that the absence of regulation accelerates innovation, while excessive regulation stagnates it. Given this, it is important the surgical system of intermediate scenarios that create innovation-friendly ecosystems in a practical way, the so-called “regulatory […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the investigator and enforcer of the federal job discrimination laws, is trying to put itself in your shoes. On its website, the EEOC introduces its treatment of retaliation this way: “Receiving a charge or complaint of discrimination can be frustrating especially when you’re confident you’ve done nothing wrong. You may […]
Attempts to claim write-offs for bad debt losses have fueled controversies with the IRS for many years. Unfortunately, bad debt losses are increasingly common during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s an overview of the federal income tax treatment of these losses. The Basics The IRS is always skeptical when taxpayers claim deductions for bad debt losses. Why? […]
“Consumers no longer view product recalls in a negative light. Millions of products have been recalled… How well a company conducts a timely, reasonable recall of a product can have a strong influence on consumers’ attitude about the firm. Successful product recalls in the past have rewarded companies with continuing consumer support and demand for the […]
Perhaps you’ve seen the ads on television and on the Internet. For less than $100 (sometimes a lot less), you can get a will. It may appear to be a good way to save money and time (one site says you can finish your will “in less than 15 minutes.” But along with the savings, there […]
Vaccinations can be an emotionally fraught issue for some people, for various reasons, and the COVID-19 vaccines being administered today come with additional fears about potential side effects. Yet the risk of contracting COVID-19 — and spreading it — remains across the country. Employers may wonder whether they’re legally allowed to require on-site workers to receive […]
Individuals who are eligible for federal income tax credits can significantly lower their tax obligations. It’s important to differentiate between tax credits and tax deductions. A credit usually provides greater tax savings than a deduction, because a credit reduces your tax bill dollar for dollar. A deduction reduces only the amount of income that’s subject to tax. Here are […]
Vietnam’s ride-hailing industry revenues could reach US$4billion by 2024, while the industry is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16 percent between 2020 and 2025. The industry has witnessed a surge in consumer demand, new entrants, and innovative products in recent years. In addition, since the industry is relatively nascent […]
There are many reasons why business owners decide to permanently close their doors. Perhaps the owners launched a company as friends and the relationship has soured over time. Or maybe the owners are ready to retire and have no plans to sell their company, pass it on, or merge with another business. In many cases, business […]
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2021, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available for complimentary download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store. In this issue: An Introduction to Vietnam How to Set Up in Vietnam Tax and Accounting HR and Payroll 2020 is a year that businesses are unlikely […]