Knowledge & Opinions

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.

MSI's Singapore law member Tito Isaac & Co LLP explains how Singapore has finalised its new regulatory framework for Stablecoin issuance and related activities.

USA: The White House announced sweeping new tariffs on Chinese goods. The tariffs will apply to a range of sectors including semiconductors, steel and aluminum, batteries, and medical products. MSI's Miami law and specialist member Diaz Trade Law, P.A provides further insight.

MSI's Northern UK law member Myersons Solicitors highlights five areas to consider when developing a software agreement.

MSI's Colorado law member, Burns, Figa & Will, P.C., explains the implications of the Corporate Transparency Act for small businesses in the US.

Being de-listed by an insurance company can have devastating, career-altering implications for healthcare practitioners and clinics, impacting their professional reputation, regulatory standing, and ability to practice effectively. MSI's Canada law member Gardiner Roberts LLP provides further insight.

With the publication of Resolution No. 22 on 2 May 2024, the Italian Revenue Agency has formalised an agreement with the United Kingdom for mutual VAT refund recognition, effective from 7 February, simplifying the process for businesses and individuals in both countries. MSI's Italian multi-disciplinary member Ferraro Ginevra Gualtieri - Studio Internazionale explains further.

In the March 2024 Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced the proposed ‘abolition’ of the domicile concept for tax purposes from April 2025, effectively ending the beneficial ‘non-dom’ regime that has been central to the UK tax system for many years. MSI's London based accounting and tax member firm haymacintyre provides further insight.

MSI's Chinese law member DaHui Lawyers shares information on investment restrictions affecting cloud services and other value-added telecom services (“VATS”).

After years of anticipation and speculation about the rollout, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) became effective on January 1, 2024. Just two months later, the future of the CTA was put into doubt. On March 1, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama held, in National Small Business United d/b/a National Small Business Association v. Yellen, that the CTA is unconstitutional. Many questioned whether this would be the end of the CTA. However, a detailed read of the decision out of the Northern District of Alabama and the response to the decision from Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the Department of the Treasury (FinCEN) paints a more complicated picture. MSI’s NYC law member firm Moses Singer provides further insights.

This article, co-authored by Leila Pigozzi Alves and Ana Carolina Silva of MSI's Brazil law member firm DDSA - De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff & Advogado explores the implementation of a new law that was introduced in Brazil aimed at enforcing equal value for the work of men and women.

Towards the end of last year, the UK Government announced several key changes to immigration rules affecting the hiring and management of overseas staff, set to take effect in 2024. Edward O'Brien from MSI's UK South Coast law member firm Lester Aldridge provides a helpful summary of the upcoming changes to help you navigate the new rules when employing overseas staff.

MSI's Hong Kong law member CityLinkers Group provides full details of the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (“CIES”), that the government announced in December last year.

The production of goods using forced labor remains an issue around the world. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has made clear that they will continue to prioritize forced labor enforcement. MSI's specialist member Diaz Trade Law provides further insights.

The Women in Law Initiative connects female* legal professionals (and their male* allies) from all around the globe, organizes international conferences, and presents the annual Justitia Awards.

The effectiveness of the federal Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) has the potential of impacting every company doing business in the United States, whether formed in the United States or elsewhere. All businesses need to determine whether they are subject to the CTA reporting requirements and how to comply. Herrick K. Lidstone, Jr., partner at MSI member firm Burns, Figa & Will, P.C. provides further insight,

The Ukrainian agricultural industry finds itself in a unique situation that has the potential to create huge opportunities for foreign and Ukrainian businesses. MSI's Kyiv law member DLF Attorneys-At-Law provides a detailed insight into the current situation of the agriculture sector in Ukraine.