Category: Recommendation

Webinar: Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) system in the EU

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A first look for businesses

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EUDR Regulation on deforestation-free products

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Forests cover one-third of the land on our planet.
Not only are they fundamental carbon sinks, but they also host 80% of terrestrial biodiversity, including most birds and mammals. In addition to combating climate change and preserving nature, forests are pivotal to human life, providing nourishment and fuel, and preventing soil erosion.

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Deutschland : Senkung der Umsatzsteuer und ihre Konsumwirksamkeit

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“FACHFragen”, der neue Podcast des Handelsblatts Fachmedien, geht in die dritte Runde. Und aus aktuellem Anlass widmet sich die dritte Folge dem zweiten Corona-Steuerhilfegesetz. Dieses kommt inklusive Senkung der Umsatzsteuersätze in ganz großen Schritten. Die Debatte zu dieser Maßnahme wird emotional geführt und lässt neben großem Bürokratiemehraufwand Zweifel an der Konsumwirksamkeit aufkommen. Doch neben dieser Diskussion stellen sich auch ganz konkrete und praktische Fragen.Read More »

Gratis Video-Podcast: Dr. Dr. h.c. Markus Notter, «Corona und Regieren in der Krise», jetzt online

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Als Teil der Video-Podcast Reihe «Rechtliche und wirtschaftliche Fragen rund um Corona» des Europa Instituts an der Universität Zürich & Kooperationspartner der ETH Zürich spricht Dr. Dr. h.c. Markus Notter, a. Regierungsrat, Präsident des Europa Instituts an der Universität Zürich zum Thema  «Corona und Regieren in der Krise»:

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New Blog for Pharma & Life Sciences

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Please join me in welcoming my colleague Dr. Sandra Ragaz into the world of blogging.

Sandra Ragaz is specialised in the area of Pharma & Life Scienes. She has been working for over 10 years at PwC and is a trusted partner for Pharma & Life Sciences clients – start-ups, SMEs and international multinationals.Read More »

Australia – GST on low value goods as from 1st of July 2018

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From 1 July 2018 Australian goods and services tax (GST) will apply to sales of low value goods sold to consumers in Australia. Businesses that meet the A$75,000 registration threshold will need to register for GST, charge GST on relevant sales and remit the GST to us by lodging returns.Read More »

Swiss VAT law changes as per 1/1/2018

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The Swiss VAT law changed. From 1 January 2018 onwards, any person or business with global turnover of CHF 100’000 or more may be liable to VAT starting from the first franc of turnover in Switzerland. This means that if you want to continue doing business in Switzerland, you need to register with the tax authority.
Please find HERE the most important changes.Read More »

Call for application – 4 months research grant in Washington D.C.

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In 2019 the Europa Institut at the University of Zurich in cooperation with the Swiss Government (SBFI) offers again two research grants at the top U.S. think tank Wilson Center in Washington D.C.Read More »

What indirect tax experts earns around world – BLT Indirect Tax Market Report 2018

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I am delighted to share the publication of BLT’s much anticipated 2018 Indirect Tax Market Report; please find HERE the copy.

Data for the report has been drawn from respondents to the questionnaire (sent to over 2000 Indirect Tax specialists), recent placements, and conversations with key.Read More »

International Olympic Committee – Tax Manager

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The International Olympic Committee is looking for a Tax Manager in Lausanne:

Activity Level:   100%
Entry Date:         As soon as possible
Mission:              As Tax Manager you will supervise, coordinate tax operations and foster efficiency, systemization and discipline in order to mitigate exposures.Read More »