Free Trade Between the EU and Japan
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) concluded between the EU and Japan on 17 July 2018 will enter into force on 1 February 2019, which is surprisingly ahead of the planned date.
Ministers have Approved a Proposed Act in the Event of a No-deal Brexit
The proposed act that relates to UK nationals living in the Czech Republic has been approved by the government and sent to the parliament. The government will require that the deputies approve the act in a fast…
Germany: draft of Brexit Tax Implementation Act
On 9 October 2018, Germany’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) issued a draft law that would introduce tax measures to protect German taxpayers from potential negative consequences of the UK leaving the EU (Brexit Tax …
Hard versus soft Brexit. What will the divorce agreement with the EU bring?
The time of the withdrawal of Great Britain from the EU is inexorably approaching and the issue of Brexit has become a frequent topic of discussions. Although the political process regarding Britain’s withdrawa…
The European Commission Seeking a Solution to the Chemical, Product and Waste Legislation
What is the future of EU waste, chemical and product legislation? The European Commission is seeking an answer to this question, with an opportunity for virtually anybody to share their view.
IFRS EU Endorsement Process: October
The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) updated its report showing the status of endorsement of each IFRS, including standards, interpretations, and amendments, most recently on 12 October 2018.
International taxes in brief: September
Germany recommends changes to RETT. The Slovak Republic ratified the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent BEPS and EU publishes overview of preferential tax regimes. Read …
The Czech Ministry of the Interior has Issued Brexit-Related Recommendations to UK Citizens
In relation to the upcoming exit of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union in spring 2019, the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic has issued recommendations…
EU updates list of non-cooperative jurisdictions
On 25 May 2018, the European Council announced that it had removed the Bahamas and Saint Kitts & Nevis from the list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions.