No VAT exemption for Aspiro SA claims handling service

The EU Advocate General’s opinion in relation to Polish company Aspiro SA may impact the practice of outsourcing claims handling by insurers.

How to prepare for a post-pandemic tax world

What next for fiscal policy changes post-COVID19 – and how to prepare.

What will happen to UK business if the Scots vote Yes today?

Fiscal reporting in the digital age in Romania

Romania's fiscal authority has entered an obvious restructuring and modernising process, and the results are starting to appear. Our Romania MD writes in business24.ro about the benefits and challenges of online fiscal reporting in the country.

Not all AML regulations are created equal

In his latest blog, our anti-money laundering and compliance expert looks at how AML regulation can differ, even amongst European countries

Getting to know the UK recruitment market

Steady growth makes Malta a jurisdiction of choice for investors

The latest in our series looking at reasons to invest in Malta. The tiny island nation has a booming financial services industry which is experiencing a steady growth. The International Monetary Fund published a report in April 2014 showing predictions of a steady growth and low unemployment for Malta through 2014 and 2015.

Complexity vs opportunity for business growth

Does market opportunity outweigh potential complexity when deciding on new markets? Our latest poll gives a surprising answer.

The Maltese tax refund system in a nutshell

Malta’s tax refund system is one of the key contributors which classify it amongst the lowest tax jurisdictions in EU. Join our local Head of Accounting as she delves into the system of accounting and refunds that make Malta unique.

Europe's tech hubs are gaining on America's Silicon Valley

TMF Group’s latest whitepaper combines the insights of its experts in the Netherlands, France, Germany and the UK with the recent results of a European Commission study into tech clusters.

Chile calls to foreign investors eager to discover Latin markets

Considered Chile as an entry point to the lucrative and growing South American markets? Though it’s economically advanced, attractive to talent, and with low levels of inflation and corruption, it can often be overlooked in favour of its bigger neighbours. Ahead of our webinar on doing business in Chile, our expert looks at the challenges and opportunities presented by the South American powerhouse.

Global expansion - ask yourself why

When I talk to new clients looking to start their business in another country I ask them why they are looking into that specific market. Most of the time they look at me surprised, they pause and say things like, “because it is our next logical step” or “because it is a big market for our product”.

Five myths about expanding and operating globally

Within the last five years there has been an increasing trend of companies of all sizes, especially small and medium businesses, seeking to extend their footprint beyond their country of origin.

New India budget short on bold reforms but heading in right direction

Our India expert delves into the first Union Budget for 2014-15 from India’s BJP government.

Reducing corporate business compliance risk in the US with good entity management

Top five tips for becoming a corporate secretary

Madeleine Cordes, Senior Manager at TMF Group, recently hosted a networking evening at ICSA for students interested in a company secretarial career. Madeleine and her expert guests, David Press from DMJ Recruitment and Michelle Holt, Vice President, Corporate Secretariat at Barclays, shared tips from the front line about how to get into a company secretarial role.

Asia has huge potential for business expansion

Head of Asia Pacific at TMF Group, Paolo Tavolato writes in The New Economy about the ever-increasing lure of Asia for investors

What does the 2014 Autumn Statement mean for private wealth in the UK?

Following last week’s Autumn Statement – the last before the election next May - our UK Director of Private Clients Vince Cheshire says the UK Chancellor might be running out of ideas for new taxes for the wealthy.

UK government targets non-residents in Autumn Statement

UK Private Clients Director at TMF Group Vince Cheshire looks at the Treasury response to a consultation on extending UK capital gains tax on residential property to non-resident individuals, companies and other entities.

What does the 2014 Autumn Statement mean for business in the UK?

UK Managing Director Neil Arthur looks at the business implication of the Autumn Statement 2014, including corporate tax, business rates, national insurance contributions, profit shifting and banks.