Category: Events

International VAT Breakfast, 20 June 2019

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With the approaching summer, I would like to take the opportunity to meet you prior to the holiday season and discuss the latest developments and upcoming challenges in the ITX world.

The EU Quick fixes, i.e. measures aiming to improve the current VAT system applicable as of January 2020 will require businesses to adapt their systems and processes. We will therefore share with you the first observations collected from the various EU countries that have already released their draft legislation and discuss the practical implementation and steps required to check the readiness of your company in connection with those new rules.

As usually, we will provide you also with an overview of worldwide developments including practical experiences from recent VAT audits in Switzerland and interesting ITX news from locations, such as Bangladesh, India and China.

Prior the judiciary holidays, we will present the latest impacting cases issued by the ECJ with particular focus on the input VAT deduction right and the points of attention for businesses to secure those rights, particularly, in supply chain transactions.

Finally yet importantly, we will discuss the trade wars and the resulting increased focus on customs as with the increase in rates the duties become more important as ever. Since experience shows that businesses are often lacking the necessary controls in this area, our Customs specialists will share their insights on the future developments and present the solutions that businesses could implement to assess their actual position and identify potential saving opportunities.

Date

Thursday 20 June 2019

Costs

This event is free of charge.

Location

PwC Geneva, Avenue Giuseppe Motta 50, 1202 Genève

Speakers

  • Patricia More, Tax & Legal Services Principal – ITX, PwC Switzerland
  • Konstantina (Nadia) Tsiosta, Tax & Legal Services Manager – ITX, PwC Switzerland
  • Kristyna Kaniova, Tax & Legal Services Manager – ITX, PwC Switzerland
  • Krisztina Nagy, Tax & Legal Services Assistant Manager – ITX, PwC Switzerland

Agenda

08:00 Welcome & coffee
08:30 Introduction
08:40 VAT Outlook: EU Quick fixes & Latest ITX developments around the globe
09:00 Impacting Case Law
09:20 Customs update: Trade wars & Insights on Customs processes, management & optimization
10:00 Q&A & networking
10:30 End of the event

Find out more and register here >

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‘EU VAT: Recent Developments and Outlook’

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During this 3-day seminar you and other top international indirect tax specialists will discuss the VAT implications of a wide range of topical issues, including the measures recently implemented or soon to be implemented across the EU.

You will be brought fully up-to-date with all the important developments in your field and can be assured of in-depth discussions with prestigious international speakers.

The seminar will be held from Wednesday 25 – Friday 27 September 2019.Read More »

WEBCAST: Selling into the United States: The New State Direct and Indirect Tax Landscape

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I am pleased to invite you to our next webcast focusing on US sales tax and state income taxes for US inbound businesses. The webcast will be relevant for any business selling into the US, including those that do not have a physical presence in the US.

Recent significant developments in US case law (the Wayfair decision) make US sales tax and state income tax newly relevant to companies that may not have previously assessed whether a US tax requirement exists (for example, due to having no physical presence in the US), therefore this is a key time to assess the impact.

Our state tax experts will explain the current US sales tax and state income taxes requirements from a US inbound perspective, and will cover examples of circumstances where a compliance responsibility may exist and the potential consequences.

All live attendees will also have the chance to raise questions directly to our specialists during the Webcast.

Speakers for this webcast include:

  • Monica Cohen-Dumani – Partner, International Tax Services, EMEA ITS Leader – PwC Switzerland
  • Jennifer Jensen – Partner, State and Local Indirect Tax – PwC US
  • Robert Ozmun – Partner, State and Local Income Tax – PwC US

Date/Time:

Thursday May, 23rd, 15:00 (CET)

Agenda:

  • US Sales Tax – Jennifer Jensen, Partner, State and Local Indirect Tax – PwC US
  • US State Income Taxes – Robert Ozmun, Partner, State and Local Income Tax – PwC US

Note that you will need to register to join the webcast. Register here >

 

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EVENT: Steuerkonferenz 2019

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Die Steuerkonferenz 2019 ist aktuellen und praxisrelevanten Themen im Bereich des Unternehmenssteuerrechts sowie Wealth Management gewidmet. Insbesondere werden nachstehende Themen diskutiert und analysiert:Read More »

EVENT: 8. Schweizer Zollrechtstagung

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Gerne mache Ich Sie auf die Zollrechtstagung am 14. Mai 2019 aufmerksam, die wir in Bern bereits zum achten Mal durchführen. Es erwarten Sie spannende Themen und erfahrene Referenten sowie Vertreter der Behörden aus dem In- und Ausland. Daneben bietet die Zollrechtstagung eine ideale Plattform, um sich über die aktuellen Entwicklungen und Trends im Zoll- und Aussenhandelsbereich zu informieren, sich neues Fachwissen anzueignen und sich mit anderen Firmenverantwortlichen sowie Experten auszutauschen.Read More »

EVENT: 8. Schweizer Zollrechtstagung 2019 / 14.05.2019 / Bern

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Ich lade Sie herzlich zu unserer jährlichen Schweizer Zollrechtstagung in Bern ein.

Die immer komplexer werdenden Vorschriften in Bezug auf die internationalen Lieferstrukturen stellen die Schweizer Unternehmen zunehmend vor grosse Herausforderungen.Read More »

The 2019 World Wide VAT forum

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Ten years after its inception, we’ve decided to hold our annual World Wide VAT forum over an informal breakfast. Please join us on 4 April for an opportunity to find out about the latest global trends in indirect taxation (VAT/GST/sales tax/excise taxes) and meet experts and fellow professionalsRead More »

PHARMA WEBINAR: Brexit and its impact on pharma and life sciences industry

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The continued complexities in agreeing the form of the UK’s exit from the EU, can make planning for Brexit difficult for businesses. However, the pharma and life sciences industry has been one of the more prepared industry sectors given its unique challenges around Brexit.

I would like to invite you to join our webinar to discuss this topic together with PwC’s international indirect tax experts, as well experts in the wider regulatory and supply chain issues that will impact the pharma and life sciences industry. During this digital presentation our panel of experts will give you an overview of the indirect tax implications within the pharma and life sciences sector both in the UK and in other EU member states, as well as an overview of the wider implications.

Date:  25 February 2019 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm (CET).

I’m looking forward to welcoming you to our “Brexit and its impact on the pharma and life sciences industry” webinar! Please klick the link which will guide you to your personal registration page and further event information.

 

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WEBINAR: “Chatbots”, “Artificial Intelligence”, and “Conversational Systems”

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The Bots Are Coming! Are you Ready?

“Chatbots”, “Artificial Intelligence”, and “Conversational Systems” are all the rage in this age of digital transformation. But, what does it mean for you? PwC are running a 90-minute webinar, covering: How are companies actually using this technology to drive their business forward? What is the role of artificial intelligence? How do you make bots work within your organization? How do you decide where bots go within the user experience? How do you manage bots when your technology changes?

Date: Wed, Feb 13, 2019 1:00 PM EST (7:00 PM CET). You can register at this LINK.

 

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Global ITX webcast: Single digital economy

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I am delighted to invite you to the next in the series of PwC’s global indirect tax webcasts: ‘EU: creating the single digital economy 2020-21’ on Wednesday 30 January 2019 at 3pm GMT. A panel of specialists from across PwC’s indirect and direct tax practices will discuss the EU Commission’s proposed implementing regulations for 2020-21 and the consequent indirect tax, customs, direct tax and technology systems implications.Read More »