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Potential pitfalls that businesses should avoid when making international payments Potential pitfalls that businesses should avoid when making international payments Whether it’s a business buying or selling goods and services abroad, repatriating income from overseas operations or even managing international payroll, when making international payments, there are a number of common mistakes that businesses make that can result in unnecessary costs, delays and additional work. Read more
The Highlights of the new Securities Law of China The Highlights of the new Securities Law of China On 28 December 2019, the 15th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress adopted revisions to the Securities Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “Securities Law”), which became effective on 1 March 2020. Here Ms Zhu Ning, Managing Partner from Alliott Group's law firm member in Beijing, Chance Bridge Partners updates us on proceedings. Read more
It’s not about COVID - Force Majeure and Frustration It’s not about COVID - Force Majeure and Frustration English law and civil law jurisdictions have developed legal principles relevant to what we know as “frustration” and “force majeure”. In this update, Erin Priest, Associate at Broadley Rees Hogan, Alliott Group's law firm member in Brisbane, Australia, discusses these principles in the Australian context (and other Asia Pacific jurisdictions) that have now seen further light because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Secondment of staff: The Court of Justice of the European Union takes a position on VAT matters Secondment of staff: The Court of Justice of the European Union takes a position on VAT matters Luc Lamy of Tax Consult in Brussels explains: Read more
The impact of Covid-19 - What lies ahead for our currency markets The impact of Covid-19 - What lies ahead for our currency markets Here, our colleagues at XE, Alliott Group’s Global Preferred Partner in Foreign Exchange Services, look at what lies ahead for our US Dollars, Euros and Pounds in the weeks to come. Read more
Keys to a Successful Work From Home Transition Keys to a Successful Work From Home Transition In this update, Ty Hendrickson from Alliott Group's Preferred Partner in the North America region, The Sales Seed asks the million-dollar question, now that the dust is starting to settle, and economies are beginning to open, "What is our new normal?" Read more
Legal developments in Austria from BMA Brandstätter Rechtsanwälte GmbH Legal developments in Austria from BMA Brandstätter Rechtsanwälte GmbH Dr Jürgen Brandstätter from BMA Brandstätter Rechtsanwälte GmbH, Alliott Groups Law firm member in Austria, gives an update on legal developments in Austria in light of the coronavirus crisis. Read more
Force majeure and coronavirus: Frequently asked questions Force majeure and coronavirus: Frequently asked questions Read part 1 of an article written by LexCounsel in New Delhi which attempts to answer questions about the use of force majeure during the Coronavirus outbreak with specific reference to Indian laws. Read more
Company directors and their tax responsibilities- a perspective from Malaysia Company directors and their tax responsibilities- a perspective from Malaysia In this article, Senior Partner Modh Noh Bin Jidin of Malaysian accounting firm SKMN updates us on a company director's responsibilities under Malaysia's new company, tax & insolvency laws. Read more
Denial of CGT Main Residence exemption for foreign residents becomes a reality Denial of CGT Main Residence exemption for foreign residents becomes a reality Alex Vrahos, Tax Principal at Baumgartners in Melbourne, explains a recent move by the Australian Government that introduces changes that deny the CGT main residence exemption (MRE) to foreign residents. Read more
Is an employee dismissal valid? A traditional but very current question in Japan Is an employee dismissal valid? A traditional but very current question in Japan The laws related to dismissing an employee in Japan are strict, complex and need to be understood. Read more
Trading with Cuba from the EU is not allowed. Or is it? Trading with Cuba from the EU is not allowed. Or is it? Frank Laagland of Eindhoven law member VMBS Advocaten details a recent client case study highlighting the conflict between the United States and the EU when it comes to trading with Cuba. Read more
XE shares views on impact of UK 2019 election on currency markets XE shares views on impact of UK 2019 election on currency markets Read more
Paying the right people, in the right place, at the right time - quickly, easily and securely Paying the right people, in the right place, at the right time - quickly, easily and securely Alliott Group Preferred Partner Xe discusses what 'good' international payroll looks like and how to simplify your global payments. Read more
Cultural agility: What is it and why do you need it? Cultural agility: What is it and why do you need it? Global leading provider in assessment, training and coaching for mobile employees, NetExpat, explains the importance of cultural agility to international assignments. Read more