Knowledge & Opinions

Recent announcements from FinCEN and the US Department of Treasury suggest significant changes to the scope and enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). MSI's New York City law member Moses Singer provides further insight.

Herrick Lidstone and Victoria Bantz of MSI's Colorado law member Burns, Figa & Will, P.C.Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. explore the volatile legal and regulatory journey of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).

MSI’s Japanese law member Aquaxis Law Office provides key insights into the Tokyo Ordinance and Tokyo Guidelines for the Prevention of Customer Harassment, guiding businesses on their obligations and best practices for compliance.

MSI's Gibraltar accounting member Octopus International Business Services provides insights on corporate structuring and how to navigate Gibraltar's business landscape for global investors.

MSI's South West UK law member Roxburgh Milkins advises IT solution providers working with regulated financial institutions, helping them navigate compliance with 'DORA'.

Manager Kristen Batke from MSI’s Ohio accounting member firm Corrigan Krause recently talked with Smart Business about what businesses should consider for this tax year and beyond.

China’s current regulations about VAT – the largest tax category in China – have been around for 31 years. On 1 January 2026, the country’s new VAT law will come into effect, marking a new chapter in China’s tax system. MSI’s Chinese law member Dahui Lawyers provides further insight on the key changes.

Aquaxis Law Office, MSI's member firm in Japan, was recently featured in Nikkei Shimbun's article "Women’s Increasing Presence in Corporate Legal Affairs." The article discusses the increasing number of female lawyers in Asia, their leadership positions, and their contributions to complex legal matters.

MSI's Colombian law member Sanclemente Fernández Abogados S.A. (SFA),explores the country’s recent accession to the Escazú Agreement, a landmark treaty advancing environmental justice, public participation, and sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean.

MSI's Chilean law member, Baraona Marshall, highlights the enactment of Chile's Tax Compliance Law in November 2024, introducing key measures to curb tax evasion and avoidance as part of a phased approach to comprehensive tax reform.

MSI's Utah accounting member Squire announces the launch of the Cloud Finance Association, which unites finance and accounting experts to enhance cloud investment strategies and maximize value.

Brazil's recent adoption of the OECD's Pillar 2 framework, through Provisional Measure No. 1,262/24 and Normative Instruction No. 2,228/24, marks a significant step in aligning with international tax standards aimed at addressing base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS). MSI's Brazil accounting and specialist member Cosmos Advisors explains further.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Budget on Wednesday 30 October 2024. She pledged to ‘invest, invest, invest’ to drive growth and ‘restore economic stability’. MSI's UK accounting member firm HaysMac provides an overview of the recent budget, highlighting key tax changes and their potential impact on businesses and individuals.

MSI's Northern UK accounting member Armstrong Watson shares its views on the recent UK budget announcements.

MSI's Ecuador law member Expertise Advisor Abogados highlights the urgent new renewable energy law as a crucial step towards energy stability and investment opportunities amid Ecuador’s energy crisis.

With the advance of the digital age and as a result of the Covid pandemic, working remotely has become widespread. But what are the consequences for the company that allows its employees to work remotely? Are there any consequences that are not immediately apparent? Particularly in cross-border situations involving foreign companies, the well-intentioned granting of a remoteworkplace could have far-reaching consequences. Constanze Hoberg, Tax consultant at MSI's multi-disciplinary member firm ADKL in Germany provides further insight.

The measures for non-disclosure of representative directors' addresses outline conditions where the address of a representative director, executive officer, or liquidator in a joint stock company will be partially omitted from official documents. MSI's Japan law firm member Aquaxis Law Office provides further insight.

MSI's Auckland-based New Zealand law member Carson Fox Legal is at the forefront of assisting international investors with their migration journey. With a significant increase in interest from overseas investors, the firm's team of seasoned immigration law experts offers personalised advice on visa eligibility and application processes. This article provides further insight on the Active Investor Plus Visa.