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Ask the Coach – December 2020

04 December 2020

Q. I have just been nominated for partnership at my firm. Although I consider this an honor after many years of hard work – I must admit feeling very trepidatious about accepting …. I feel I am “going in blind” as they say – I have no details of this arrangement and there has been […]

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FDI in Defence – The Impact of the Liberal Investment Views

16 November 2020

What does increased FDI limits via automatic route in the Defence Sector mean for India? With cautious calibration, the country aims to move towards being truly self-reliant. Let’s understand the caveats and challenges ahead. Paresh DagaManaging Partner Manian & Rao Chartered Accountants. Board Member IAPA (Asia Pacific) After its independence in 1947, the Indian economy […]

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Mr. Alberto Di Alberto appointed Partner of the Firm

10 November 2020

Morri Rossetti has promoted Mr. Alberto Di Alberto as a Partner of the Firm. This step is part of the firm's multi-year plan to strengthen Firm partnership, enhancing the best internal resources. Alberto Di Alberto has been in the Firm since 2013, and since 2016 he has been the Head of the Arbitration and Litigation […]

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Ask the Coach – November 2020

02 November 2020

Q. I am concerned about my remote staff’s lack of productivity – Help!? A. Productivity is not a new or unusual concern among CPA and law firms. However, these days it seems to have created a sense of desperation as partners struggle to understand and manage a remote workforce. Let’s explore this issue in more […]

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Relaxation to Indian Taxpayers

30 October 2020

The COVID-19 situation has severally disrupted business operations globally. In view of the challenges faced by taxpayers in meeting the statutory and regulatory compliances due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Indian Government had brought Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation and Amendment of Certain Provisions) Act and amendment in several acts for providing due date […]

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Refreshment Decree: main fiscal measures supporting the economy

30 October 2020

Law decree No. 137, dated October 28, 2020 provides for a series of fiscal measures aimed to support Italian economy and enterprises. Tax credit for commercial leasesTax credit for commercial leases, already provided by Law decree n. 34/2020, is extended, for enterprises operating in economic sectors whose activities have been suspended or reduced due to […]

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Germany: Suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency partially extended until 31.12.2020

28 October 2020

Immediate measures should avoid a wave of insolvencies among German companies. For this reason, the obligation to file for insolvency in the event of pandemic-related illiquidity and overindebtedness was originally suspended until the end of September 2020. This suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency has now been extended - limited to the facts […]

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Brexit: a boon for Luxembourg?

26 October 2020

Deal or no-deal, Luxembourg is expecting to emerge as one of the biggest winners from Brexit, as it hopes to pick up a fair amount of business from the UK. Some 26 UK companies have settled here since the Brexit referendum and many more are likely to follow before the end of this year. Luxembourg […]

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Ross Brooke partnership with Veritas Advisory

26 October 2020

Ross Brooke are excited to announce our partnership with Veritas Advisory. RB Veritas Advisory gives unrivalled tax and property capital allowances expertise to any client business with existing, or impending purchases/sales or construction of, commercial property. The allowances will be particularly useful to corporate owners, LLP’s or general trading partnerships and even those with Furnished […]

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Contributions of assets to a trust: fixed mortgage and cadastral tax

05 October 2020

According to a recent decision of the Regional Tax Commission of Veneto, judgment n. 244 of 2 July 2020, the contributions of assets to a trust does not constitute any transfer of wealth, so they are not subject to a fixed taxation, neither to mortgage tax nor cadastral tax. Indeed, the Tax Commission has clarified that […]

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Circular on TCS On Sale of Goods - WEF 1st October 2020

01 October 2020

Effective from 1st October 2020 a new provision of Tax Collected at Source (TCS) has been introduced. A seller who receives any amount as consideration for the sale of goods of the value or aggregate of such value exceeding Rupees 5 million in any financial year shall, at the time of receipt of such amount, […]

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Amendment in TCS provision and Dividend Taxation in India

29 September 2020

The Finance Act, 2020 has introduced several modifications in the Indian taxation. AKGVG & Associates has summarized the amendments brought about in TCS provisions and TDS on dividend by the Finance Act, 2020 for ease of understanding. Broadened TCS provisions: On sale of goods W.e.f. 1st October 2020, all sellers (with sales exceeding Rs. 10 crores […]

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Brexit – Import/Export Changes – Are you Ready?

28 September 2020

Dains have been approved as a fully accredited Customs training provider and as such are offering training around the new import and export changes that will come into force on 1 January 2021. Places are booking up fast as businesses are realising that Brexit is fast approaching. How could this impact my business? If your […]

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McInerney Saunders appoints eight new employees

28 September 2020

McInerney Saunders are delighted to announce the commencement of eight new employees with the Firm taking our staffing levels to 35. The new staff members have been deployed across our Accounting, Audit and Tax Departments and are at various stages of their careers ranging from qualified accountants to those only commencing their accounting careers. In […]

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SETTING UP BUSINESS IN LUXEMBOURG

23 September 2020

Are your clients looking for a place to start or expand their business? They need look no further. Luxembourg is the ideal location. It offers a multicultural, multilingual, and highly qualified work force, IT and logistics infrastructure, political and social stability, and a high quality of life. With the highest GDP per capita in the […]

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Ask the Coach – October 2020

22 September 2020

Q. How Can I Cultivate Stronger, Sustainable Relationships with My Clients (especially during these challenging times during the pandemic)? Here are three easy tips to help you connect with your clients to keep them engaged and loyal to you for years to come: I. Show Interest and Genuine CARING for Them, their Family, and their Business […]

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Cowgills Business Recovery acquires RPG team

17 September 2020

Business accountancy and advisory firm Cowgills has acquired the business recovery arm of Manchester based accountancy firm RPG for an undisclosed sum. The move will see RPG’s head of business recovery Alan Coleman join as a partner and James Fish will join as director within Cowgills business recovery team. Four further members of staff will […]

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Working from Home: Our Experience

01 September 2020

The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has shifted the way we carry out our daily activities, work, and engage in social interactions. We have slowly grown to accept this new normal - from wearing masks, ensuring regular sanitization to maintaining social distancing all of which may go on until a vaccine is found or herd […]

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US Democratic Presidential Nominee Tax Proposals

On August 20, former United States Vice President Joe Biden formally accepted the Democratic nomination for US President. However, questions about Biden’s tax proposals, such as when and how fast he would push for tax hikes, remain to be clarified heading into the fall campaign. Complicating matters, the US has recently spent trillions of dollars […]

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Retirement in Southern Italy: 7% flat tax

The Italian Tax Authority – Circular Letter July 27, 2020, n. 21 - clarified the optional 7% substitute tax regime for individuals with foreign-source retirement incomes who move their tax residence to small municipalities in Southern Italy (art. 24-ter of the Italian Tax Code). Subjective scopePersons with pensions (and equivalent income) paid by foreign subjects […]

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EXPLANATIONS ON CURRENT TAX ISSUES IN NIGERIA

All tax payers, whether qualify to pay tax or not, have to file annual tax and monthly Value Added Tax returns Withholding tax will continue to be deducted from advance payments for qualified amounts but refund can be sought by SMEs for those not in the tax paying bracket Determination of qualifying SMEs whose Turnover […]

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Recent Tax Changes Proposed in Singapore’s Budget 2020

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr. Heng Swee Keat introduced taxchanges in his Budget Statement for the Financial Year 2020. Income tax in Singapore is calculated on the preceding year. For example, income of a company with a financial year ending on 30 June 2019, will be taxed in the Year of Assessment […]

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Tax update from Pakistan

Govt initiates process to recover Rs417 bn GIDC The government has initiated the process to recover Rs417 billion collected by various sectors of economy in the head of GIDC (Gas Infrastructure Development Cess) and to this effect the Petroleum Division has asked the heads of gas companies, and public sector exploration and production companies to initiate […]

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Tax incentives in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is an attractive business location. It has an active economic policy that encourages international businesses. A good geographical location, political and social stability and a tax efficient environment are just some of the reasons why many investors choose to set up a business in Luxembourg. Luxembourg tax law does provide for various incentives, subject […]

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IAPA circulate March edition of the CEO Blog

Welcome to the third month of the year—or, if you were born before 150 B.C., the first! “According to the oldest Roman calendars, one year was ten months long, beginning in March and ending in December.

IAPA welcomes new firm in Madagascar

IAPA is delighted to welcome CPA (Certification Production Audit) to the membership, located in Madagascar, further strengthening IAPA’s presence in the African region.

IAPA welcomes new member in Estonia

IAPA warmly welcomes Skata Advisers OU, located in Estonia, to the membership.

IAPA circulate Feb edition of the CEO blog

IAPA is pleased to circulate its second CEO blog - direct monthly updates from IAPA CEO, Ozgur Demirdoven.

Price Bailey named again in The Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For 2019

Price Bailey, recently awarded National Firm of the Year at the British Accountancy Awards, has been recognised for the second year running by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s ‘Top 100 Companies to Work For’ in their 2019 survey.

UAE: Strongest excise tax

According to The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), UAE is registered with one of the highest compliance rates of 97.7% for excise tax returns requirements. 715 companies had registered for the tax returns post implementation of excise tax in 2017.

The new code on company crisis

On February 14, 2019, the new code of company crisis and insolvency was published in the Official Gazette (Legislative Decree no. 14/2019).

Italian Labour Law: trends for 2019

New Crisis and Insolvency Code: (D.lgs. 14/2019) introduce for the first time an organic discipline with regard to employment relationship in the event of company affected by crisis.

Morri Rossetti enhances the 'Restructuring and Business Crisis' department with the entrance of Fabrizio Garofoli as Of Counsel

Morri Rossetti improved the service line of the ‘Restructuring and Business Crisis’ division, acquiring the expertise of Fabrizio Garofoli as of Counsel.

Poland - leader in implementation of Mandatory Disclosure Requirements

On May 25, 2018, the Council of the European Union formally adopted new mandatory disclosure rules (MDRs) for qualifying intermediaries and relevant taxpayers.

Helmi Talib & Co: What's new?

28 February 2019

Expanding our firm, we have merged with Cornerstone Alliance LLP. These robust mergers are a result of good relations and having an acute sense of entrepreneurship. Growing the Helmi Talib Group together, we look forward to the successes of the future.

Cowgills appointed to support Henri Lloyd Group

26 February 2019

Cowgills have been appointed by British based sailing & menswear clothing specialist Henri Lloyd Group and its subsidiary company Henri Lloyd UK, to provide a range of business support services, following a recent restructure of the business.

IAPA Launches new CEO Monthly Blog

05 February 2019

IAPA is excited to launch its new CEO blog - direct updates monthly from IAPA CEO, Ozgur Demirdoven.

Amazing growth for IAPA International - a record breaker of 15 new firms from 16 countries

31 January 2019

IAPA has had an explosive beginning to the New Year as it is delighted to announce a record-breaking start welcoming 15 new member firms over the last 6 weeks, with representation in 16 different countries from all 4 Regions, gaining new representation in 5 countries globally. All Welcome to the IAPA Family!

IAPA announces the appointment of 9 new firms in the EMEA region

30 January 2019

IAPA is absolutely thrilled to announce the appointment of 9 new firms in the EMEA region.

IAPA confirms fantastic new deals with strategic partners, offering added value to IAPA members

28 January 2019

IAPA International is delighted to announce several new strategic partnerships with key corporate providers to bring extra services to its member firms and help them achieve even greater business success.

IAPA is delighted to welcome new firm in Pakistan

23 January 2019

IAPA warmly welcomes Fazal Mahmood and Company to the membership. The firm currently has a head office in Lahore and 3 branches in Islamabad, Karachi and one in the US, with plans to expand further by opening two more branches in Pakistan.

IAPA offers members practical insights on technologies to transform their firms

09 January 2019

IAPA had the pleasure of welcoming Dave McKinlay, Director of Technology, Deloitte Australia, to its international conference in Miami, November 2018 to showcase new technologies and highlight how these tools can help accounting and business advisory firms transform by making their processes more efficient, improving their bank balances and freeing up more precious hours each week.

IAPA member Malvina Mulliri from Charles Scerri & Associates receives the Malta Business Award at the ANGI Awards

08 January 2019

“The ANGI national award was created to reward the best innovative start-ups and the most significant professional paths in the innovation scenario and we share this strategic vision with Malta Business,” Paola Ghedini, vice president of ANGI said.

IAPA welcomes the New Year with new appointment in India

07 January 2019

IAPA is delighted to welcome its first appointment of 2019, AKGVG & Associates, based in New Delhi.

IAPA extends its representation in Africa with appointments in Benin and Ivory Coast

18 December 2018

IAPA is really pleased to announce the appointment of RAM Audit ou Conseils. Thefirm has two offices in West Africa; Ivory Coast’s economic capital, Abidjan and Benin’s largest city, Cotonou, both are new countries to support IAPA's growing EMEA region.

IAPA welcomes new member in Peru

12 December 2018

We are delighted to welcome a new firm to the membership in a new location; Yacolca Perez & Asociados and LP Consulting based in Lima, Peru.

IAPA CEO delighted to present at the UK200Group Annual Conference

05 December 2018

IAPA CEO, Ozgur Demirdoven, was delighted to attend and present at the UK200Group’s annual conference in Edinburgh 14-16 November 2018 at the magnificent Balmoral Hotel, UK.

IAPA's 2018 International Conference, Miami

21 November 2018

IAPA was delighted to welcome 66 global members from 39 firm and 24 countries across 6 continents and their guests to its 2018 International Conference, held in Miami, USA, 2-5 November 2018 at the Fontainebleau Hotel, Miami South Beach.

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MED IDEA sign exclusive distributor and partnership deal with Antworks

11 December 2019

MED IDEA, a member of MED Group has signed a new exclusive distributor and partnership deal with Antworks, a global artificial intelligence and intelligent automation company, to represent them in Turkey.

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AKGVG & Associates appoints new Mumbai partner

10 December 2019

AKGVG & Associates is pleased to announce the latest integration of Mr Meetesh Narula as our Mumbai branch partner.

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MED YMM assigned to set up the Dutch Business Association - Turkey

09 December 2019

MED YMM, Turkey assigned to set up the Dutch Business Association

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FSG Georgia celebrates 15 Year Anniversary

06 December 2019

The year 2019 marks The Financial Solutions Group, in Georgia, 15 Years Anniversary since their founder, Mr. David Lomsadze, established the company back in 2004.

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Cowgills expands after delivering deals over £100m

05 December 2019

Cowgills Manchester-based corporate finance team continues to expand after completing more than £108m of deal value in the last twelve months.

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The Marlet Partnership proud sponsors of the Adur & Worthing Business Awards

04 December 2019

The Martlet Partnership proud sponsors of the Adur & Worthing Business Awards

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Cowgills tax team expands with new hires

03 December 2019

Business advisory and accountancy firm Cowgills has expanded its tax team with the recruitment of three new senior advisors.

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National stamp of quality for Teesside accountancy firm

26 November 2019

The UK’s leading association of independent chartered accountants and law firms has placed a Teesside firm among the top practices in the country.

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International/Brexit Service Pack: How to smoothly establish a legal entity in The Netherlands

24 September 2019

As a longstanding member of IAPA and an associated member of the UK200Group we have been faced with many requests of UK companies for information regarding the foundation of a Dutch legal entity (a “BV”) in the Netherlands during the last few months.

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The post-oil plan for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

23 September 2019

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been through major economic development in the last 10 years, specifically after 2015. Saudi Arabia spent billions on health and education and infrastructure projects.

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New legislation regarding the investment in electric vehicles - Germany

19 September 2019

Since climate change currently is a big topic around the world, the German federal government made several efforts to support a sustainable economy.

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Long service celebrations for two Baines Jewitt Directors

18 September 2019

Congratulations to two Baines Jewitt Directors, who have recently celebrated 30 years’ service.

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Patent Box Regime (Deduction) under the Maltese Tax Rules

17 September 2019

Last August 2019, the Government of Malta has by means of Legal Notice 208 of 2019, introduced a patent box regime.

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Susanna Scapigliati joins Morri Rossetti as Head of Transfer Pricing

16 September 2019

Susanna Scapigliati, Certified Public Accountant, joins Morri Rossetti as ‘Of Counsel’. She will be responsible for all Transfer Pricing services of the Tax Advisory area led by Davide Rossetti, name partner of the Firm.

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A new list of taxpayers in Poland

06 September 2019

From September 1, 2019, the Bulletin of Public Information of the National Treasury Administration (KAS) https://www.gov.pl/web/kas/wykaz-podatnikow-vat provides one, free and electronic List of VAT payers.

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Ahuja Valecha & Associates LLP (AVA) appoints new Director of UAE Operations

We are pleased to announce that Rishabh Jaketia has taken over responsibilities as Director of UAE Operations of Ahuja Valecha & Associates LLP (AVA).

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Investar Property Group appoints Cowgills

Residential property development and investment company Investar Property Group has appointed Bolton-based accountancy and business advisory firm Cowgills to support its growing business.

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Morri Rossetti editing the International Comparative Legal Guide

Carlo Impalà, Head of the TMT and Data Protection Department at Italian Legal & Tax Firm, Morri Rossetti, has contributed to the prestigious “ICLG International Comparative Legal Guide” on cross-border Data Protection regulations, by writing the Italian section.

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CPA, France awarded Best Accounting Firm for Corporate & Wealth

For the first edition of the Sommet du Patrimoine et de la Performance (Summit for wealth management & Performance) that took place on the 27th of June 2019 at the Pavillon d’Armenonville, CPA was awarded the golden trophies for “Best Accounting Firm – Corporate” and “Best Accounting Firm – Wealth Management”.

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New Global Business Services Director at Ahuja Valecha & Associates LLP, India

Santosh Phulse has been appointed as Director at Ahuja Valecha & Associates LLP (IAPA Members at Pune India). He will lead the Global Business Services (GBS) vertical of AVA.

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VTM's profit margin twice the industry average in a market swarming with accountancy practices - Romania

Revenues have spiked at one-stop-shop financial services provider VTM, with profits mirroring the upward trend. The Company said its performance “reflects continuous investment in people” and customer satisfaction being kept at a peak.

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Provisions to encourage individuals to transfer their tax residence to Italy

The Italian tax law provides for several tax regimes that aim to encourage individuals to transfer their tax residence to Italy.

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Postponement of VAT over import of goods from outside the EU into the Netherlands

The import of goods from outside the EU into the Netherlands is subject to Dutch VAT. In the standard situation VAT is due at the moment the goods are imported.

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Prominent ICPAS events headed by CPA Iris Stark, Israel

The Institute of certified public accountants of Israel headed by the president, CPA Iris Stark, hosted a large economic conference that was held at the Dead Sea over five days.

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