The Greece bailout deal is just step one

TMF Group's Greece Managing Director looks at the challenges immediately ahead for the country following the weekend’s marathon EU summit and €86bn agreement.

New bank to offer fresh development funding and investment opportunities in Asia

The idea to create an Asian-centric multilateral financial institution that focus on the region’s energy, transport and infrastructure development was first mooted by the Chinese government in late 2013. In less than two years, 50 member countries spread across South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Oceania signed the articles of agreement to establish the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The founding members of the AIIB include 16 of the 20 largest economies in the world (except United States, Japan, Canada and Mexico) and nine of the top 10 economies in the European Union (except Belgium).

Insurance Supervisory Levies in Eastern/Balkan Europe

Supervision levies are due when the entity carrying out insurance business is deemed to be under the supervisory regime. Senior Tax Content Analyst at TMF Group, Ying Chen, examines countries in Eastern/Balkan Europe with regard to how they define entities with different legal status conducting insurance activities, and how they impose the liability of the supervision fees to these entities.

Single VAT return: is it back to the drawing board?

TMF Group VAT expert Jacek Szufan recently wrote about the single VAT return and how it may be the endgame for complexities across the European Union. Fast forward two months, and it would appear that the endgame has come much sooner than expected.

What will your next step be to stay SFDR-compliant as sustainability evolves in the financial markets?

Philanthropy is more than an end-of-life donation: the nature of donors is changing

The traditional view of philanthropy tends to focus on an elderly wealthy person bequeathing money upon their death, but significant wealth is now being created by young individuals.

Infrastructure and Simplicity - Indonesia

Efficient litigation management generates significant savings for companies

To help avoid financial losses and conclude the lawsuit process in the shortest time possible (legally), with the lowest legal costs, TMF Group offers a specialized litigation management service.

eSocial goes far beyond systems

The closer we get to eSocial’s starting date, the more we discuss the technical issues linked to it; and this is necessary. But we have seen few discussions about the cultural changes that the new system will require of companies - and we are talking about all Brazilian companies.

(Q)ROPS: The Future

TMF International Pensions’ participation in the (Q)ROPS Industry will continue, writes Global Head of Pensions Bethell Codrington

Canada: Quebec compensation tax on insurers extended until the year 2022

To ensure funding for public services, the Quebec Economic Plan includes an extension of the compensation tax on financial institutions for another five years.

Reviewing property para-fiscal charges in Iceland

The common understanding is that the four para-fiscal charges effective in Iceland apply only on the Property and Fire lines, and the basis of calculation is sum insured. However, there are some other considerations writes TMF Group’s IPT expert Ying Chen.

Brazil looks to reduce bureaucracy and stimulate foreign investments with new Eireli rules

Over the last few years, the Brazilian government has been working to reduce bureaucracy, speed up processes and facilitate the injection of foreign investments in the local economy.

HRP compliance in the Western Balkans: complex processes in an even more complex region

How aware are you of the risks of being non-compliant in the Western Balkans, asks TMF Group Commercial Director Igor Daki?.

Croatia’s 3 key energy industry directives

With so many changes taking place in the Croatian energy sector – and so many opportunities opening up – it is imperative that one stay informed, and on the right side of compliance of course, writes TMF Group's Igor Dakic.

Mexico released the Economic Package and Fiscal Miscellaneous for 2017

Last week Mexico's government presented the Economic Package and Fiscal Miscellaneous for 2017. How will this affect businesses that are operating or looking to operate in Mexico?

Global expenses don’t need to be so difficult

Why, in 2016, are there still so many companies using time consuming, inefficient and laborious paper-based expenses systems, asks TMF Group Portfolio Director Darren Beal.

Employment without Establishment in Southeast Europe

Employment without Establishment provides a comparatively cheaper solution for employing staff in Bulgaria, Croatia and Slovenia, writes TMF Group's Igor Dakic.

UK Autumn Statement: the first and the last

TMF Group’s UK Head of Private Client Services provides a summary of the 2016 Autumn Statement announcement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond.

Viability statement requirement for UK listed companies

An increased focus on risk management means that all UK listed companies are now required by the Listing Rules to include a viability statement in their annual report. TMF Group Company Secretarial Executive Azaria Murray outlines new provision C.2.2.