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The benefits of good neighbours The benefits of good neighbours Regional economic communities like ECOWAS, SADC and COMESA provide many benefits to members. AGA's Lusungu Gondwe from Ritz Attorneys at Law in Malawi and Adetunji Adedoyin-Adeniyi of AAA Chambers in Nigeria talk to Africa Legal about corporate finance and asset recovery and the advantages of regional cooperation. Read more
Alternative visas and residence permits in Portugal Alternative visas and residence permits in Portugal In terms of residence permits, Portugal has become especially well known for its popular Golden Visa programme. However, there are other ways to obtain a residence permit and, subsequently, a Portuguese passport. Here, Antonio Varela from ABV Advogados Law Firm looks at the alternatives. Read more
Unpacking the nuts and bolts of Malta's intellectual property regime Unpacking the nuts and bolts of Malta's intellectual property regime In this article, Jonathan Vassallo from Dixcart Management Malta looks at the key features and benefits of the Intellectual Property (IP) Box Regime, a tax incentive programme designed to encourage the development, acquisition, and exploitation of intellectual property assets. Read more
Uganda and Mauritius embrace the crypto challenge Uganda and Mauritius embrace the crypto challenge The growth of cryptocurrencies as both a store of value and means of payment has presented lawmakers across the continent with a legislative challenge. AGA members Ashveen Gopee from Lex Frontier and Kenneth Muhangi from KTA Advocates talk to Africa Legal about how Mauritius and Uganda are handling the issue. Read more
Local expertise, global reach Local expertise, global reach Zambia and Zimbabwe are looking to maximise the potential of their mineral riches. Here AGA members Paulman Chungu and Nobert Musa Phiri talk to Africa Legal about the numerous opportunities in the neighbouring nations and the supporting role of the alliance. Read more
Blame it on the Algorithm - Gonzalez v Google Blame it on the Algorithm - Gonzalez v Google Gonzalez v. Google tests the limits of protection given to internet media platforms where third-party content promoted on their websites allegedly leads to violent conduct and legal damages. Read more
Rainmaking and rainmakers - how to bring in new clients Rainmaking and rainmakers - how to bring in new clients In this article, Christopher Johnston from AGA’s member firm in Indonesia, ADCO Law, discusses the strategies to implement to bring in new clients. Read more
UK Expansion Worker Visa - new guidance UK Expansion Worker Visa - new guidance Sohan Sidhu, Partner and Head of Immigration at AGA UK member firm Ellisons Solicitors, highlights the process that overseas businesses can now follow to allow them to set up an entity in, and send workers to the UK. Read more
UAE and Transfer Pricing - The Path Ahead UAE and Transfer Pricing - The Path Ahead In this latest update, Aditi Mehra, Transfer Pricing Manager at AGA member firm in Delhi, Coinmen Consultants, and a member of AGA’s Transfer Pricing Global Practice Group updates us on the introduction of the new Corporate Tax law in UAE and the implications for MNC's. Read more
Today's Metaverse Difficulties Today's Metaverse Difficulties Óscar Opayome Ramírez, Managing Partner at Visión Contable & Financiera Ltda, AGA accounting firm member in Bogota, Colombia guides us through the complexities of working within a virtual world. Read more
The Challenges of Ethics in Accountancy The Challenges of Ethics in Accountancy Here Balasubramaniam Janamanchi, Managing Partner at AGA accounting member JBS Practice Public Accounting Corporation and a Council Member of the ISCA (Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants), shares the challenges of upholding ethics in the accountancy profession in an interview featured in the ISCA Journal. Read more
Hong Kong Enhances E-Crime Reporting and Analysis System Hong Kong Enhances E-Crime Reporting and Analysis System Anthony Marrin, Partner at Law at member firm H.Y. Leung & Co in Hong Kong updates us on changes to the region's e-crime reporting and analysis system. Read more
Trends - Cyber Security Trends - Cyber Security With remote working being the new normal, clients are more and more reliant on technology, leaving themselves open to cyber crime. Here lawyers from AGA's International Business Law Practice Group explain how clients can protect themselves and their data. Read more
UAE and Transfer Pricing – The Way Forward UAE and Transfer Pricing – The Way Forward In this update, Aditi Mehra, Transfer Pricing Manager at AGA member firm in Delhi, Coinmen Consultants, and a member of AGA’s Transfer Pricing Global Practice Group updates us on the applicability of Transfer Pricing (TP) in the UAE. Read more
7 Ways to Navigate the Changing Employment Landscape 7 Ways to Navigate the Changing Employment Landscape In this article from Greg Millar, Director at Alliott NZ, AGA’s accounting firm member in Auckland, New Zealand, he tells us how Covid-19 has impacted the employment landscape, and offers 7 ways to navigate the changes. Read more