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Why is the UAE an attractive investment hub?
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) economic growth has been remarkable in recent decades. The country has transformed itself into a global business hub. Recognizing the significance of entrepreneurship and foreign investment, the UAE government has continuously adapted its rules and regulations to foster a business-friendly environment and make the country attractive to foreign investment. Foreign […]
Austria: Zumtobel + Kronberger once again among the TOP 3 commercial law firms in Salzburg!
Our member firm in Salzburg, Zumtobel + Kronberger, have been wonderfully recognised for their legal practice. We are delighted to share their announcement today: Once again among the TOP 3 commercial law firms in Salzburg! We are pleased about the JUVE Verlag für juristische Information GmbH Top Ranking and that we were also ranked as one […]
Poland: Taxation of benefits for beneficiaries of a family foundation
Family foundations are gaining popularity as a solution that enables not only the protection of assets and their optimal tax multiplication, but also, and perhaps above all, the protection of the financial interests of the beneficiaries. The scope of benefits granted, the conditions and the manner of their payment are specified in the foundation’s statute. […]
Spain: Recent Developments in Spanish Procedural Law
The Official State Gazette of January 3 published Organic Law 1/2025, of January 2, on measures regarding the efficiency of the Public Justice Service. It is an ambitious law that seeks to respond to the collapsed courts and, above all, to modernize a 19th century organizational model that has become obsolete. The law is ambitious, […]
UAE: "Know your Client" Law
The introduction of Federal Decree-Law No. (30) of 2024 (the “Law”), establishing a “Know Your Client” (KYC) Digital Platform, enabling identity verification is an important step forward for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) whereby UAE has committed to tackle financial crimes in the country. Objectives The decree law aims at achieving the following objectives: KYC […]
Austria: Property purchase contract: Real estate transfer tax on inventory sold at the same time?
When drafting purchase contracts, a contract draftsman must always deal with the desire of the contracting parties to draft contracts that are as tax-optimized as possible. In this context, it should be mentioned that in Austria, inventory is generally not covered by real estate transfer tax. Inventory refers to movable objects that are located in […]
UAE: National Register for Carbon Credits and its impact on business in the UAE
The UAE’s cabinet recently adopted Cabinet Resolution No. (67) of 2024, which aims to reduce GHG emissions to achieve climate neutrality in 2050 and regulate the registration of carbon credits in the nation. Scope of application: The Cabinet resolution applies to the following: Measuring, reporting, and verification requirements: The resolution provides comprehension methods and forms […]
Poland: ZUS audits, part I 2. What documents can be controlled by ZUS? Guide for contribution payers
We continue our series on ZUS inspections! In the previous article, we presented what was most often the subject of ZUS inspections in 2024 and how companies are selected for inspection. This time we will focus on documents that ZUS can control. Inspections carried out by ZUS raise many questions, especially with regard to the […]
Austria: The construction of small balcony power plants in residential property
The last amendment to the Condominium Act made it easier for apartment owners to set up “balcony power plants”. The term “balcony power plant” refers to a ready-to-plug photovoltaic micro-generation system with an output of less than 0.8 kW, which can already be plugged into an existing socket and is intended to supply a condominium […]
USA: Morningstar Law Group attorneys named to North Carolina's 2025 Legal Elite!
We are delighted to share the fantastic recognition received by attorneys in our North Carolina firm, Morningstar Law Group: Congratulations to our attorneys named to Business NC’s 2025 Legal Elite! For further information, please contact: Randy Whitmeyer, PartnerMorningstar Law Group, Raleighe: rwhitmeyer@morningstarlawgroup.comt: +1 919 590 0369 Source: https://businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/