Legal Watch September 2017
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Tax (Law)
CAAFER International joins IR as the exclusive Tax (Law) Member in Burkina Faso
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Mahamady Zango of CAAFER International. Mahamady has joined IR as our exclusive Tax (Law) Member in Burkina Faso. CAAFER International, a joint-stock company with legal and tax expertise, is a pan-African consortium with a global mandate , specializing in internal taxation and portfolios (tax and customs), business law […]
DIFC issues Foundation Law and Revised Trust Law for Consultation
On October 10, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has issued today the draft of a new Foundation Law as well as a revised version of the Trust Law (No.11 of 2005) for public consultation, following the recommendations of the DIFC Wealth Management Working Group. The DIFC is the second common law jurisdiction within […]
Are you ready for the introduction of VAT in the GCC?
The Federal Tax Authority (“FTA”) of the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) has now opened its VAT registration portal to allow businesses to register for VAT. The portal can be accessed through this link. The UAE shows its ongoing commitment to implementing VAT by allowing business to register in advance of the 1 January 2018 deadline. […]
SSJK Consulting joins IR as the exclusive Tax (Accountants) and Tax (Law) Member in Indonesia
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Stefanus Kurniadi of SSJK Consulting. Kyle has joined IR as our exclusive Tax (Accountants) and Tax (Law) Member in Indonesia. Stefanus has over 16 years experience in tax, specializing in tax compliances, tax diagnostic review, tax dispute resolution, transfer pricing and […]
Structuring Real Estate In Dubai
1. Who can buy freehold real estate? Pursuant to Law No. 7 of 2006 concerning real property Registration in Dubai and Regulation No. 3 of 2006 specifying areas where non-locals can own property in Dubai, foreign persons may be granted the following rights on properties situated in designated freehold areas in Dubai: • The right […]
UAE Wealth Management Forum 2017 (Zurich/Geneva) Meet The Panelists!
M/HQ, with the support of Re/Think, is delighted to announce that it will be hosting two consecutive UAE Wealth Management Forums in Zürich (02.10.2017) and Geneva (03.10.2017). The ever-evolving international environment is dramatically impacting International Financial Centres (IFCs). Where does the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stand in a global context? Over the past years, the […]
Car cartel – Allegations against VW, Daimler and BMW
The suspicion was borne out: the car makers Volkswagen (VW), Audi, Porsche, Daimler and BMW are reported to have coordinated in relation to technology, suppliers and costs and formed a kind of car cartel. The German automobile industry could be faced with a huge scandal following a report by the news magazine “Der Spiegel”. According […]
Michael RainerManaging Partner, MTR Rechtsanwälte
Ted Citrome joins IR as the exclusive Tax (Law) member in Canada – East
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Ted Citrome. Ted has joined IR as our exclusive Tax (Law) member in Canada – East Ted’s practice focuses on all aspects of Canadian taxation with a particular emphasis on the taxation of inbound investment, acquisitions/divestures, reorganizations and corporate finance. Ted has […]
Ted CitromePartner, Torkin Manes LLP
Do we need a secondary market for unquoted shares?
Private limited company shares can be bought and sold only in very limited circumstances. The government considers them too risky to be traded freely. Active investors historically preferred the more liquid quoted shares but IPOs have been off the boil for years. Is there a new alternative about to emerge? A famous crowdfunding platform Seedrs […]
How do I prepare the general meeting of a limited company (Sociedad Anónima) if I am a shareholder?
The General Assembly is a social body in which the shareholders’ will is generated and where the shareholders can exercise their rights. Please follow the next recommendations to be well prepared to the General Assembly. ¿What do you have to do if you cannot attend the General meeting of shareholders? You should grant a power […]
José DutilhManaging Partner, LeQuid, The J.Dutilh Law Firm For Social Impact
HOW HAS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE EVOLVED?
In recent years, the concern for Corporate Governance has increased given the great economic and legal impact that it generates. Thus, what were once mere codes of conduct or principles of good corporate governance were progressively positivized. Codes published at European level The leaders of the European Union have always been aware of the need […]