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If the usual company has income it Issuing company loans to employees in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11307 Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:19:57 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11307 The ruling regarding minimum rate of interest on fringe benefits from the Minister of Finance was nullified and staring from 2015 Lithuanian black list of low tax territories http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11302 Thu, 05 Feb 2015 09:49:49 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11302 Lithuania has included 58 countries to a list of low or no tax states. Transactions with these countries have special Immigration and residency in Baltics 2015: Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11297 Wed, 04 Feb 2015 10:04:08 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11297 European Union citizens EU citizens have the right to stay in Estonia on the basis of a valid travel document or Latvian black list of low tax territories http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11292 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 12:34:30 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11292 (Updated 20.04.2016) Latvia has listed 62 countries on a list of low or no tax states. Transactions with We are pleased to inform that our law firm is featured in "Tax Directors Handbook 2015: The essential guide to http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11287 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:25:12 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11287   Tax Directors Handbook analyses the tax capabilities of law firms in 60 jurisdictions and compiles leading tax lawyers. It is Immigration and residency in Baltics 2015: Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11282 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:14:20 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11282 European Union citizens EU citizens have the right to stay in Latvia on the basis of a valid travel document for New amendments open floodgates for class action in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11277 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 14:17:56 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11277 From January 1, 2015 the amendments of the Civil Procedure Code regulating class action came into force. Prior to the Corporate income tax changes for 2014 in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11272 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 10:41:36 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11272 Few Corporate income tax amendments applicable for 2014 income is a good sign, indicating stability in Lithuanian corporate tax system. Estonian black list of low tax territories http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11267 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 15:46:25 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11267 Estonia has listed 55 countries that are on so-called black list because of their tax policy. The aim of this Taxation of 2014 investment income in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11262 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 17:32:40 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11262 Beginning of new financial year is a need to review legal requirements applicable to taxation of 2014 year’s income. There Brokerage services in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11257 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:31:04 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11257 Brokerage services are usually defined as buying and selling of financial securities (or financial instruments) which include research and advice Declaring payments made to the company’s equity in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11252 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:59:01 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11252 According to the amendments made to the Income Tax Act, which became in force from the 1st of January 2015, The Government of the Republic of Latvia raises minimum wage http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11247 Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:13:42 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11247 Minimum monthly salary and the minimum hourly wage rate According to amendments in the Regulations of the Cabinet of Ministers of Competition regulation changes in Estonia: Starting from January 1st, 2015 new versions of Competition Act and Penal Code become effective http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11242 Tue, 13 Jan 2015 10:55:00 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11242 Starting from 1st of January 2015 the new versions of Competition Act and Penal Code became effective. With the amendments Temporary residence permit in Latvia for highly-qualified employees http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11237 Sat, 10 Jan 2015 10:28:55 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11237 Similar to the Green Card in the USA, the EU blue card offers highly educated employees from third countries the Arbitration in Latvia: New amendments on law regulating Dispute Resolution http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11232 Thu, 08 Jan 2015 11:02:20 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11232 In 11th of September of 2014 new amendments on law regulating Arbitration were adopted, these new regulations will be in force Taxation of Option Plans in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11227 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 14:35:02 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11227 Option plans are good ways to reward employees for successful year or to bind them for the company. In Estonia EU rules for VAT in telecommunications, broadcasting and electronic services http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11222 Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:57:43 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11222 From January 1. 2015 EU will change the application of VAT rules in intra-community trades. The new rule will change We Wish You Prosperous Holiday Season and Happy New Year! http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11217 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 15:01:42 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11217 Joint venture agreement in Lithuania: Protecting interests of the contracting parties and foreseeing consequences of collaboration http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11212 Tue, 23 Dec 2014 09:42:58 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11212 In Lithuania joint venture agreements are applied very widely: from participation in tender to short term or even term-less private Franchise in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11207 Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:29:12 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11207 Concept of Franchise Franchise is regulated in Estonia under Law of Obligations act. The act defines that franchise is a contract Real estate tax in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11202 Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:13:06 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11202 Taxable entities Taxable entities are individuals, legal entities and non-residents that own or have rights to Latvian real estate, including land.   Tax Dispute resolution in Lithuania: How to submit an Appeal http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11197 Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:51:49 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11197 A court decision does not always satisfy the parties of the dispute. In such case, the best remedy might be Franchise in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11192 Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:27:42 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11192 Successful business model or brand may be leased to another party for period of time; this practice is regarded as Avoidance of double taxation: Estonia signs convention with Morocco http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11187 Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:08:21 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11187 In September Estonian Foreign Minister Mr Urmas Paet signed convention between the Republic of Estonia and the Kingdom of Morocco Competition in Latvia: Prohibited agreements, Dominant position, Merger control and Unfair competition http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11182 Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:02:07 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11182 Prohibited agreements The Competition Law prohibits and proclaims null and void all agreements that have been entered into with the purpose Estonia considers fining companies that don't submit annual reports on time http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11177 Thu, 04 Dec 2014 11:05:49 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11177 Ministry of Justice in Estonia have proposed that starting from 2016 failure to submit annual reports on time would lead Obligation to change share capital for all companies registered in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11172 Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:55:55 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11172 Following January 1, 2015 all the companies registered in Lithuania are imposed with obligation to change their share capital as Reorganization of a company in Latvia: Mergers, Division and Acquisitions http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11167 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:27:57 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11167 Mergers, divisions and changes in the form of Latvian companies fall under the reorganization rules. Information further covers the main Competition in Estonia: Prohibitions, Dominant position of the undertakings, Control of mergers and Unfair competition http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11162 Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:43:20 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11162 Framework of commercial competition in Estonia is provided in the Competition Act adopted in November 2001. Estonian legislators working on Product liability in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11157 Fri, 21 Nov 2014 12:58:14 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11157 When a product released to the market causes injuries or damages, the first task of claimant is to determine a Real estate tax in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11152 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 10:01:57 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11152 The law which determines the rules of payment of this tax is the Law on Real Estate Tax of the Free trade zones in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11147 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 09:47:22 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11147 Relocating your business to another country or city is not only an excellent way to expand your company but it Lithuanian Ministry of Culture has passed Regulation on movie financing from Lithuanian government funds http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11142 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:21:50 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11142 On September 6th Lithuanian Ministry of Culture has passed Regulation on movie financing from Lithuanian government funds. In this way Free economic zones in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11137 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 13:47:09 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11137 Relocating your business to another country or city is not only an excellent way to expand your company but it Personal Income Tax in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11132 Fri, 07 Nov 2014 09:42:32 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11132 Expatriates are liable for Latvian taxes depending on their tax residency. Latvian residents are taxable for their worldwide income. Non-Latvian Franchise in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11127 Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:21:27 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11127 Successful business model or brand may be leased to another party for limited amount of time, this practice is regarded Value Added Tax (VAT) in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11122 Wed, 05 Nov 2014 10:12:03 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11122 The Law on Value Added Tax of the Republic of Lithuania is the main legal act regulating calculation, payment and E-Residency in Estonia: Opportunity to become Estonian E-Resident http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11117 Tue, 04 Nov 2014 11:07:16 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11117 Estonia has taken another gigantic leap in proving that it is an E-State. Starting from 7th of October people from Social tax in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11112 Thu, 30 Oct 2014 11:26:36 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11112 Estonian legislation defines Social (Security) Tax as financial obligation imposed on taxpayers in order to secure revenue for pension insurance European Union considers VAT issues with internet-based currencies http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11107 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:34:47 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11107 The Swedish Supreme Administrative Court have asked from European Court of Justice (C-264/14 Skatteverket v. David Hedqvist) preliminary ruling on whether Latvia introduces website blocking to fight grey market: New online gambling regulation http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11102 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 10:56:47 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11102 The Latvian government introduced in August a new regulation enabling Latvia’s lotteries and gambling regulator to request that domain registry Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11097 Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:58:27 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11097 Mergers and acquisitions form a part of corporate reorganizations. Reorganization is the process that terminates the legal person without liquidation.  Amendments to Competition Act in Estonia starting from January 1, 2015 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11092 Wed, 22 Oct 2014 09:29:36 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11092 From the beginning of 2015 Estonian Competition Act and Penal Code are amended. In Estonia misconducts according Competition law have Real Estate Tax in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11087 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:35:57 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11087 On the January 1, 2006 a Law on Real Estate Tax has entered into force. The tax ranges from 0,3% Amendments in the Insolvency Law of the Republic of Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11082 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:38:22 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11082 On Thursday, 25 September, 2014 the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia has approved in the last reading amendments in Annual reports in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11077 Mon, 13 Oct 2014 10:36:12 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11077 Annual reports The length of a financial year is estimated to twelve months (one calendar year, unless provided otherwise). There are False Advertising in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11072 Tue, 07 Oct 2014 12:04:33 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11072 The main sources for false advertising claims are the Advertising Law and the Unfair Commercial Practice Prohibition Law.  The Advertising Gencs Valters Law Firm in Latvia has been included in the European Legal 500 US Special Edition: We have been http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11067 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 10:22:54 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11067      The hugely successful Legal 500 series of guides reviews the strengths and strategies of law firms in over 90 countries in Free economic zones in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11062 Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:31:46 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11062 Relocating your business to another country or city is not only an excellent way to expand your company but it General rules of employment in Estonia according to Labour Law http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11057 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 10:51:04 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11057 Concluding of the employment contract The core of the Estonian labor relations is regulated by the Estonian Employment Contracts Act. It Value-added Tax (VAT) in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11052 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:15:23 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11052 According to the law “On Value-Added Tax”, adopted in March 1995, VAT has to be charged on any supply of goods Accounting and annual financial reporting in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11047 Thu, 25 Sep 2014 11:41:45 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11047 Accounting records According to laws, accounting records shall clearly display the transactions and financial results of a company, and it shall Requirements for providing electronic money institution services in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11042 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:03:18 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11042 E-money institution can be registered as Limited Liability Company or Joint Stock Company. The share capital of e-money institution has Guidelines on distributorship in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11037 Tue, 23 Sep 2014 10:29:50 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11037   As businesses grow internationally and companies are trying to offer their products worldwide, contracts of distribution become a valuable tool. Corporate income tax in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11032 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:14:55 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11032 It is important to bear in mind that in Estonia in contrast to a number of European countries there is Social Insurance Payments (Social Tax) in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11027 Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:42:33 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11027 The law “On State Social Insurance”, originally passed in 1998, sets out the application of mandatory statutory social insurance payments Lithuania: Company share values after introduction of Euro http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11022 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 10:29:17 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11022 Following the European Union decision, Lithuania will become the 19th Member of Eurozone from 1st of January 2015. Official currency exchange Personal income tax in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11017 Mon, 15 Sep 2014 10:09:12 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11017 Personal income tax is imposed on the income of a taxpayer from which deductions pursuant to Estonian tax legislations have Requirements for providing electronic money institution services in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11012 Wed, 10 Sep 2014 15:35:03 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11012 Electronic money institution in Lithuania shall receive a license according to the provisions of the Law on Electronic Money and Bankruptcy in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11000 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 12:05:01 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11000 Insolvency of an enterprise means the state of an enterprise when it fails to settle with the creditor/creditors and the General rules of employment in Latvia according to Labour Law http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1757 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 13:00:21 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1757 General Rules about Daily and Weekly Working Time According to the Labor Law the working time means a period from the Requirements for providing electronic money institution services in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1751 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 16:31:55 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1751 To provide electronic money institution services Limited Liability Company or Joint Stock Company have to be registered in Latvia, with minimal share Dispute resolution method gaining popularity in Lithuania: Arbitration http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1745 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 15:29:31 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1745 Arbitration is not a novelty way to resolve disputes, however in recent years it has been gaining momentum in Lithuania. General principles of taxation in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1737 Mon, 01 Sep 2014 14:52:45 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1737 The Law on Tax Administration, originally adopted in 13 April 2004, sets out the general taxation principles in Lithuania. This European Union actions for harmonising taxation in 2014 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1731 Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:58:47 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1731 European Union has not been a big player regarding taxation within member states. EU has considered that taxation is something Gencs Valters Law Firm expands professional activity: offices in Estonia and Lithuania become members of ECTA http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1725 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:43:06 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1725   Our law firm is a member of ECTA since May 1st, 2004. We were the first ones from Latvia to Major European gambling operators blacklisted in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1719 Mon, 18 Aug 2014 11:54:18 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1719 The Latvian gambling regulator has published its first blacklist of 20 gambling domains including PokerStars, bet365 and 888 in an Interview with trainee: Finnish lawyer Tony Koivula. He joined our office in Tallinn to gain insight into Financial and Banking http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1713 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 11:59:23 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1713 Tell us a bit of your background, what do you study currently?   I study in Tallinn Technical University. I will graduate Guidelines on advertising in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1707 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 18:02:22 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1707 Nowadays every single business relies on advertising to inform customers about their products or services. Every company is trying to Upcoming Amendments to the Estonian Value Added Tax Act http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1701 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:59:23 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1701 Changes regarding deductible VAT On the 3rd of July the President of the Republic of Estonia declared the amendments to the Amendments in the Commercial law of Latvia: Denomination of the share capital http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1695 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 16:52:46 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1695 According to amendments in the Commercial law of Latvia from July 1, 2014 the company can register any amendments in Changes to the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens of the Republic of Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1689 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:24:55 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1689 On July 11, 2014 the President of Lithuania signed the changes on the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens. Registration of employment in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1683 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:52:59 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1683 Estonian Tax and Customs Board took on new government regulation. From 1st of July, Tax and Customs Board created an Amendments regarding multiple-entry national visas in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1677 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:27:41 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1677 On May 24, 2014 the Order No. 1V-354/V-76 of the Minister of Internal Affairs and the Minister of Foreign Affairs Our lawyer in Vilnius attended Nordic-Baltic Midsummer celebration organised by Chambers of Commerce http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1671 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 17:10:23 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1671 On June 19, the Nordic and Baltic Embassies together with their Chambers of Commerce celebrated Nordic-Baltic Midsummer in Kairenai Botanical Lithuanian parliament grants more powers to tax collectors http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1665 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:40:17 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1665 Lithuanian government has submitted Tax administration law amendment which increase control powers granted to Lithuanian tax authority. After negotiations Parliament Lithuania signs double taxation treaties with countries in target territories list: UAE, Cyprus, Morocco, Kuwait, Turkmenistan http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1659 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:21:52 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1659 On  April 2014 Lithuanian president passed decree‘s which enacted 5 Treaty‘s on avoidance of double taxation signed between Republic of Lawyer from our office in Riga attends the 2014 MULTILAW EMEA Regional Conference in Dublin http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1653 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 14:31:57 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1653      Our lawyer Valters Gencs as the only representative from Riga, Latvia attended the 2014 MULTILAW Europe, Middle East & Africa Amendments to the Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania: More obligations for the trader to inform the customer about http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1647 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 11:53:07 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1647   In order to implement directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, the amendments to the Civil Code The Law on Euro adoption in the Republic of Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1641 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 14:24:55 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1641 Lithuanian Parliament has recently voted in favour of acceptance of the Law on Euro adoption in the Republic of Lithuania Changes in Estonian Value Added Tax Act http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1635 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 12:31:40 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1635 On 20th of May 2014 the President of the Republic of Estonia Toomas Henrik Ilves proclaimed law (493 UA) for Gencs Valters Law Firm is pleased to announce that we moved to the new office in Tallinn http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1629 Fri, 30 May 2014 17:04:13 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1629    We are glad to announce that the Law Firm Gencs Valters has recently moved to the World Trade Centre 6th floor, Amendments to the Latvian Immigration Law http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1623 Mon, 26 May 2014 10:36:41 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1623 On May 8, 2014 Latvian Saeima passed amendments to the Immigration Law. The law provides that a third-country citizen may Our lawyers attended L'Oréal and UNESCO Award ceremony for Women in Science in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1617 Thu, 22 May 2014 13:02:30 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1617 Gencs Valters Law Firm representative Gunda Leite attended our client L'Oréal and UNESCO Award ceremony  for Women in Science that took Interview with trainee: a Belgian lawyer Stephan Moreels, who joined our law firm in Lithuania to learn more about the http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1611 Thu, 15 May 2014 11:35:06 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1611 Q: Stephan, can you tell us more about yourself and your background? I am a Belgian citizen, living in Brussels. I Amendments to the Commercial law of Latvia: Opportunity to pay out dividends several times a year http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1605 Tue, 13 May 2014 14:31:41 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1605 Extraordinary dividends According to amendments in the Commercial law of Latvia as of 01.07.2014 will be possible to pay out dividends Baltic Tax Card 2014: Corporate Income Tax Card in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1599 Tue, 06 May 2014 17:01:44 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1599   Corporate Income Tax Rates in Baltics Country Stand Corporate income tax in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1587 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:31:07 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1587 Taxpayers Corporate income tax is paid by: domestic companies – residents; non-residents; permanent representative offices of non-residents that perform economic activity. Taxable objects Corporate income Our law firm in Latvia has been recommended as a TOP TIER firm in Tax by the Legal 500 EMEA http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1581 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:01:28 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1581   About Legal 500: The hugely successful Legal 500 series of guides reviews the strengths and strategies of law firms in over 90 countries Latest updates on immigration and residency in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1575 Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:30:59 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1575 European Union citizens   EU citizens have the right to stay in Latvia on the basis of a valid travel document for Statute of limitations in Lithuanian Civil and Commercial Law: Last moment to submit a claim against Lithuanian company http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1569 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 10:38:54 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1569 According to the Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania, the prescription period is a time period established by laws Our lawyer meets representatives from the Spanish Embassy in Latvia and the Economic and Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1563 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 11:47:32 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1563 Meeting the Spanish representatives from the Spanish Embassy in Latvia as well as the Spanish representatives from the Economic and Non-traditional trademarks in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1551 Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:39:13 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1551 Very basics of trademarks in Latvia When people thinking about trademarks most often they think about word trademarks such as Coca-Cola, Taxation of permanent establishments of non-residents in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1545 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:46:24 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1545   A resident of one country carrying on business in another other country generally will be subject to that country’s income Guide on How to Buy and Sell Real Estate in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1539 Wed, 19 Mar 2014 09:58:13 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1539 Multilaw has put together a “Guide on How to Buy and Sell Real Estate” Debt collection in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1533 Fri, 07 Mar 2014 13:32:15 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1533 Pre-trial. Proceedings including sending official notifications to the debtor and fulfilling all the necessary formalities before the an eventual trial is Debt recovery in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1527 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 10:38:20 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1527 In Latvia the most popular form of covering debt through the court is the Compulsory Execution of Obligations in Accordance Statute of limitations in Latvian Civil and Commercial Law: Last moment to submit a claim against Latvian company http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1521 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 12:58:10 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1521 Prescription period in civil rights and commercial rights as well is period of time when the claims have to be Valters Gencs featured in Austrian television ORF TVTHEK Weltjournal story on Immigration in Europe. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1515 Thu, 27 Feb 2014 17:36:43 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1515       Video is available here Debt collection in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1509 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 15:04:43 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1509 In Lithuania the most popular form of covering debt through the court is the Compulsory Execution of Obligations in Accordance LATVIA: PLAN TO SIGN CONVENTION BETWEEN REPUBLIC OF LATVIA AND REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1503 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:39:09 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1503 On February 6, 2014, in the meeting of Secretaries of the State, was announced the draft law, prepared by the PRICE FIXING IN LITHUANIA: LEADING COURT PRACTICE http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1497 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:39:18 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1497   Price fixing generally is understood as the restriction of the buyer's ability to determine its sale price. However not We are pleased to inform that our law firm is featured in 2014 Tax Directors Handbook - "The essential guide http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1491 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:40:07 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1491   Valters Gencs at Gencs Valters Law Firm is a full-time tax consultant and well-known adviser, not just in Latvia Chambers Europe has ranked our firm as top tax advisors in Latvia in 2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1473 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 14:45:41 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1473   Chambers and Partners has released its global firm rankings for 2012. This is a guide to the world's IFLR1000 recommends Gencs Valters Law Firm in the practice areas 'Banking and Finance'. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1461 Mon, 03 Feb 2014 11:52:28 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1461 International Financial Law Review - IFLR 1000, the guide to the world`s leading financial law firms, recognized Gencs Valters Debt recovery in Baltics: Latvia, Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1455 Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:56:52 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1455 The most popular form of covering debt in Lithuania and Latvia through the court is the Compulsory Execution of Obligations Gencs Valters Law firm otsib Tallinna kontorisse JURISTI http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1449 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 12:03:55 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1449     Gencs Valters Law firm otsib Tallinna kontorisse JURISTI   Töö kirjeldus: Nõuete ja lepingute koostamine, õigusdokumentide ülevaatamine ja analüüs; Õigusliku ja faktilise Contractual penalty regulation in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1443 Fri, 24 Jan 2014 13:46:37 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1443 On 1 January 2014, amendments to the Latvian Civil Law came into force significantly affecting all contracts where the parties Lawyer job in Estonia: Our law firm is looking for a lawyer in Tallinn http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1437 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 10:27:32 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1437 Gencs Valters Law Firm is pan-Baltic law firm with established offices in Baltics. In Latvia was established in Immigration and residency in Baltics - Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1431 Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:02:04 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1431 IMMIGRATION AND RESIDENCY IN LATVIA European Union citizens   EU citizens have the right to stay in Latvia on the basis of a Confidential information and trade secrets in Baltic States http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1425 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 10:10:50 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1425 Trade secrets and confidential information are inseparable from business development in any country. Trade secrets and confidential information is so Lawyer job in Estonia: Our law firm currently is looking for a lawyer in Tallinn http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1419 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:09:52 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1419 Gencs Valters Law Firm is pan-Baltic law firm with established offices in Baltics. In Latvia was established in 2000, Re-registration of the Share Capital to Euro in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1413 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:58:57 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1413 From January 1, 2014 till July 30, 2016 Capital company must re-register its share capital in the Register of Enterprises.   The Vai Būvvalde nes atbildību par izsniegtajām atļaujām? http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1359 Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:11:23 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1359 Tikai cietušo esamība uz brīdi ir veicinājusi publiskas diskusijas par būvniecības procesiem, par būvniecību regulējošo likumu piemērošanu un Personal Income Tax in Lithuania 2014 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1353 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:34:25 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1353 Lithuanian Seimas enacts amendments to Personal income tax (PIT) law.   Among the welcome improvements is lowering of PIT for most common Taxation of subsidiaries in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1347 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:51:00 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1347 In addition of being a member of WTO, EU, NATO, EMU and OECD, one of the reasons why Estonia has Latvia: Amendments to Labour Law http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1341 Fri, 15 Nov 2013 12:08:05 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1341 Latvia: Amendments to Labour Law   On October 3, 2013 Saeima in the first reading reviewed and accepted amendments to Latvian Labour Estonia: Planned changes to the Estonian Value-Added Tax Act http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1335 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 16:24:25 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1335   The Estonian Ministry of Finance has been initiated draft Value-Added Tax Act.  Planned changes foresee that upon purchase or use President of Latvia has returned the amendments to the Immigration Law to the parliament for a repeated review. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1329 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:12:04 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1329 President of Latvia Andris Berzins on November 9, 2013 has returned the previously approved amendments to the Immigration Law that Estonia: Planned changes to the Estonian Income Tax Act and Value Added Tax Act http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1323 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 09:34:34 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1323   The Estonian Ministry of Finance has initiated draft Income Tax Act and Value-Added Tax Act that will considerably change taxation EU Legislation concerning merges of Public Limited Liability Companies http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1317 Wed, 06 Nov 2013 17:22:58 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1317 Even if national legislation regulates the mergers in the major cases, the EU legislation has its own laws regulating the Amendments to the Immigration Law of the Republic of Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1311 Fri, 01 Nov 2013 14:03:20 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1311 On October 31, 2013 Latvian Saeima passed amendments to the Immigration Law.   The law provides that a third-country citizen may apply Latvia: Proposal on amendments to the Micro-enterprise Tax Law http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1305 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 16:29:45 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1305 On November 6, 2013 in Saeima in the second reading shall be considered Draft law on Amendments to the Micro-enterprise Latvia: Supreme Court Senate changes case-law regarding reason of limitation of economic activity expenses to be included in calculation of http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1299 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:42:56 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1299 Supreme Court Senate, in case Nr.SKA-21/2013, due to LLC “RDN” claim against the State Revenue Service of Republic of Latvia Corporate income tax in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia comparing to other countries http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1293 Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:59:32 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1293           CORPORATE INCOME TAX IN LATVIA   Taxpayers Corporate income tax is paid by: Divorce in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1287 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:50:47 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1287 In Estonia the divorce can be retrieved in three different places: in Vital Statistics Office, in Notary’s office and in Differences and similarities in taxation between Finland and Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1281 Tue, 08 Oct 2013 11:39:26 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1281 Because of the free movement of labour, goods and services tax information is needed around the European Union. As European Latvia: Supreme Court clarifies definition of permanent establishment http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1275 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:25:03 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1275  Supreme Court Senate, in case Nr.SKA-358/2013, due to Swedish company “Snickers Workwear AB” claim against the State Revenue Service of This summer our law firm's Riga office hosted two Czech students and a Lithuanian law student. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1269 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:09:15 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1269 This summer Gencs Valters Law Firm hosted two Czech students from Charles University in Prague and a Lithuanian law student Europe: “genuine use” of trade marks http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1263 Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:44:23 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1263 Recently European Court of Justice clarified some legislation connected to trademarks.[1]   First as the court has concluded that one of conditions Lithuania: Who has a bigger chance to get reimbursement for AB bank SNORAS investment certificates http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1257 Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:59:21 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1257 Lithuanian High Court in June, 2013 adjudicated in favor of non-professional investor and set the precedent for many cases since Implementation of the euro in Latvia on 1 January 2014 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1251 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 13:18:05 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1251 Latvia is replacing its currency, the lats, with the euro on 1 January 2014.   The conversion rate is set at 0.702804 Latvian lats to one Lithuania: update for Snoras creditor’s http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1245 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:49:54 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1245 Snoras creditors attempt to raise their chances on retrieving bigger portion of their assets held in Snoras brought bitter results. Lithuania: Lithuanian High Court‘s decision in favor of non-professional investor http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1239 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 10:54:06 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1239 Lithuanian High Court adopted a decision in favor of non-professional investor in 2013 June, which is a precedent for other Lithuania: Information to BAB ŪKIO bank creditors concerning non-acceptance of claims filed not within the time limit http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1233 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:19:44 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1233 In 2013 august it was indicated the administrator of BAB Ūkio bankas will not accept the creditors’ claims lodged not Latvia's Offer of Residency Lures Investors http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1227 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 16:23:35 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1227 Four months ahead of its planned euro-zone entry, Latvian lawmakers are debating whether to roll up a special welcome Tax system of Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1221 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 10:58:17 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1221 Tax system of Estonia consists of national taxes and local taxes. National taxes are income tax, social tax, land tax Europe: Euro-zone shows promising signs http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1215 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 16:08:21 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1215 Euro-zone business activity expanded in July for the first time in 18 months showing recent evidence that the region's economy Latvia: Amendments to Personal Income Tax (PIT) Law are announced http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1209 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:06:53 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1209   On July 25, 2013 in the meeting of Secretaries of the State were announced amendments to the Personal Income Tax Latvia : Private VAT rulings in relation to cross-border situations http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1203 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:58:49 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1203 A number of EU Member States, including Latvia, have agreed within the EU VAT forum to commence a test case Lawyer job in Estonia: Our law firm currently is looking for a lawyer with a potential to manage and develop http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1197 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:10:45 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1197 Our law firm in Latvia was established in 2000 in Riga where the firm's main office is located. In 2007 Meeting of Czech interns from Gencs Valters Law Firm with the Czech ambassador in Riga http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1191 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:25:51 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1191  Meeting the Czech ambassador in Riga concerning business development of clients in the Valters Gencs Law Firm was a very Lithuania: Court e-services portal in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1185 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:53:28 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1185 On 1st of July Lithuania introduced court e-services portal and joined other European countries in development of the online Management on board member personal liability for unpaid tax in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1179 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 10:07:21 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1179 A recent ruling of the Supreme Court of Estonia concerns liability of management board members. In order to become Telecommunications Laws and Regulations in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1173 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:17:54 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1173 1 Framework in Latvia 1.1 When did Latvia first liberalise telecommunications networks and/or services? The liberalisation of Latvia's telecommunications networks services Electronic delivery of documents for tax and customs authorities in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1167 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 14:54:59 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1167 Estonian Tax and Customs authorities are entitled to deliver documents electronically to the taxpayers as well as, on their own Company set up in Estonia: Minimum share capital, company forming cost and VAT registration in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1161 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:13:36 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1161 Minimum share capital The minimum share capital required to establish a limited liability company is EUR 2500 which shall be paid ECOFIN OF MAY 14th ON TAX EVASION AND TAX FRAUD http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1155 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:30:07 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1155 On may 14th, the 27 Ministers of Economy of the Member States of the European Union, were gathered in Brussels Declaring income in Lithuania. New requirements for investors. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1149 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:41:48 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1149   Lithuanian law on tax administration introduced a new requirement which is significant to investors doing Business in Lithuania. Article 421 of Ship registration under Latvian flag http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1143 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:09:58 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1143 The vessel might be registered under the Latvian flag if the owner of the vessel is the company registered European Patent, Community Trademark and Community Design Registration http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1137 Thu, 30 May 2013 17:15:07 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1137 The Gencs Valters Law Firm provides representation before the European Patent Office (EPO) in Munich (Germany) for Company incorporation in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1131 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:16 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1131 The most common form of a business presence in Latvia is a limited liability company [SIA].   The minimum share capital required Our firm joined 10 chambers of commerce for a debate between the mayoral candidates about issues important to the foreign http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1125 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:08 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1125  On May 14th, members of 10 foreign chambers met with the mayoral candidates for Riga municipal election 2013 Latest updates in Immigration and Residency in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1119 Thu, 16 May 2013 10:14:22 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1119 European Union citizens   EU citizens have the right to stay in Latvia on the basis of a valid travel document for Amendments to the Citizenship Law: Dual citizenship recognition in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1113 Tue, 14 May 2013 14:16:31 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1113 On May 9, 2013 the parliament of Latvia the final reading adopted amendments to the Citizenship Law that Our law firm currently is looking for a lawyer with a potential to manage and develop our Lithuanian office. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1107 Fri, 10 May 2013 16:13:02 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1107 Gencs Valters Law Firm is a pan-Baltic law firm established in 2000 in Latvia (Riga), where the firm's main office Gencs Valters Law Firm supports National Day of Sweden Celebration http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1101 Thu, 09 May 2013 11:02:09 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1101   Gencs Valters Law Firm supports National Day of Sweden Celebration in Latvia   a National Day Concert will take place in Latvian Estonian-Latvian Joint Business Development Support for Increased Competitiveness (DELBI): Estonian and Latvia Laws in Business http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1095 Tue, 07 May 2013 16:34:51 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1095 On May 17, 2013 Gencs Valters Law Firm's Estonian Lawyer Andi Liblikman will participate in Estonia - Latvia project Interview with former trainee: Belarusian lawyer Zlata Smirnova is about to finish the last year of Bachelor studies in International http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1089 Fri, 03 May 2013 10:22:07 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1089 Q: Zlata, can you tell us more about your background? A: I am a Belarusian citizen, currently student of European Humanities Baltic Tax Card: Value Added Tax (VAT) Card in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia 2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1083 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:17:50 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1083 Value Added Tax Rates in Baltics Country Standart rate Decreased rate German Companies increasingly confident in Baltics http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1077 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:03:27 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1077 From the beginning of 2013, German firms have been acting in very optimistic way int the Baltic markets. Positive Baltic Tax Card: Personal Income Tax Card in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia 2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1071 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:35:34 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1071 Personal Income Tax Rates in Baltics Country Social Tax- employee share Social Tax- employer share European Commission & SEB: Baltic economies continue growing http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1065 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:16:06 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1065 It has been noted at the international level that Baltic economies are growing. SEB pointed this out at its Eastern Estonian Tax and Customs Board To Target Black Economy http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1059 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:56:41 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1059 Estonian Black Economy will be under scrutiny by the decision given by the Tax and Customs Board for period 2013-2016. Interview with former trainee: Lelde graduated from Tallinn Law School with Law degree in International, Comparative and European Union Law. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1047 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:40:08 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1047 Q: Lelde Plūksna, can you tell us more about your background? I'm from Latvia myself, but ended up studying my Bachelor's Our law firm is currently looking for a lawyer with a potential to manage and develop our Estonian office. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1041 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:45:28 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1041 Gencs Valters Law Firm in Latvia was established in 2000 in Riga where the firm's main office is located. In Baltic Tax Card: Corporate Income Tax Card in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia 2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1035 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:31:23 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1035   Corporate Income Tax Rates in Baltics Country Standard rate Decreased rat Our law firm in Latvia has been recommended as a TOP TIER FIRM for Shipping and transport, Tax, Corporate and http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1029 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:13:19 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1029     Gencs Valters Law Firm has been recommended as a TOP TIER FIRM in 2 practice areas:   L Latvian lawyers G. Leite and V. Gencs received acknowledgement for its contribution to "Doing Business 2013: Smarter regulations for http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1023 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:22:24 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1023   Doing Business 2013: Smarter Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises assesses regulations affecting domestic firms in 185 economies European Patent, Community Trademark and Community Design Registration http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1017 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:20:17 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1017 We provide representation before the European Patent Office (EPO) in Munich (Germany) for European patent Our Law Firm is awarded as Best Baltic M&A & IP Law Firm of 2013 – Europe by InterContinental Finance http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1011 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:20:29 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1011 We are glad to inform you that our firm has been given the accolade of an InterContinental Finance 2013 Ministry of Finance calls businessmen to submit proposals for improvement of Value Added Tax Law in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1005 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:18:59 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/1005 In close cooperation with the organizations represented by the entrepreneurs was developed the Value Added Tax Law in Latvia, which Powers of Attorney for company establishment in Estonia and VAT registration for legal and natural persons http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/999 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:58:40 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/999     Interview with former trainee: Czech lawyer Jakub Harasta is about to finish the last year of Master studies in Law. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/993 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:58:48 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/993 Q: Jakub, could you please brielfy introduce yourself? 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Any party to an individual Labor and Employment Law in Lithuania: Multilaw How to Hire and Fire 3rd Edition Chapter for Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/893 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:52:31 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/893        GENERAL PRINCIPLES   Forums For Adjudicating Employment Disputes   The Labour Disputes Commission has exclusive jurisdiction for most claims, but in certain Immigration and residency in Estonia 2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/888 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:05:39 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/888   European Union citizens EU citizens have the right to stay in Estonia on the basis of a valid travel Article for Tax Notes International - VAT Law Clears Final Hurdle in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/883 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:57:00 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/883     The Latvian parliament recently adopted, in a final reading, a long-awaited new VAT law to replace the 1995 Law On Change in the income tax rate in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/878 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:57:11 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/878     The income tax rate currently applicable in Estonia is 21%. The tax rate is subject to change in 2015 when Change in minimum salary in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/873 Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:12:33 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/873     On January 10, 2013 Estonian government endorsed the change in minimum salary in Estonia. The minimum salary was increased to New European Patent System: simplification or complication? http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/868 Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:05:12 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/868     After several decades of constant debates concerning the development of European Patent System on 11th December 2012 finally European Parliament Personal-income-tax rates in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia comparing to other countries in 2012. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/863 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:31:22 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/863     Looking back at year 2012, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are ranked between countries with the lowest personal income tax rates. Latvia Tax News: New Value Added Tax Law in force http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/858 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:01:49 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/858     The Parliament of Republic of Latvia (Saeima) on November 29, 2012 in the final reading adopted Value Added Tax Law, Taxation Changes in Estonia since January 1st, 2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/853 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:30:49 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/853     Starting from January 1st 2013 few tax changes came into force.   1. Changes in the Income Tax Act   Starting from 2013 Taxation Changes in Lithuania since January 1st 2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/848 Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:49:56 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/848     Starting from January 1st 2013 few tax changes came into force.   What concerns the Lithuanian VAT law, preferential VAT rates The directive on the return of illegal immigrants does not preclude a Member State from punishing an irregular stay with http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/838 Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:38:10 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/838     The Court of Justice of the European Union stated on a Press Release, on December 6 of this year. VAT in Lithuania: Foreign person registration as VAT payer in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/833 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:46:21 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/833         In the companies, where the total amount of the consideration for goods and/or services supplied during a year (in Sovereign Immunity Aspects of Latvian - Lithuanian relationships from a law perspective. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/828 Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:52:02 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/828     Summary: Considering arguments of International Law, Enforcing the judgment in the case "fly LAL Lithuanian Airlines" AS may be considered Folowing traditon, this year our firm sponsored Swedish “Santa Lucia” concert organized by the Swedish Embassy, featuring Swedish Choir Sankta http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/823 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:32:44 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/823     VAT in Estonia, Registration Obligation, Obligations after VAT registration, Using the 0% VAT rate and Claiming overpaid VAT back in http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/818 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:35:41 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/818   Estonian Value Added Tax Act (Käibemaksuseadus) is in accordance with EU Sixth VAT Directive.   The sales of most of the goods The Fifth Lithuanian Business Improvement Report is released http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/813 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:17:57 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/813     On 7th November 2012 during the meeting of Lithuanian government the Fifth Business Improvement Report was presented, observing the upcoming Our firm recently presented to the Australian-based Multilaw firm, MACPHERSON + KELLEY LAWYERS, sharing views on business and the practice http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/803 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:02:16 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/803     M+K is a commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Hobart as well offices in Dandenong (South Data controller and Data processing and Legal requirements in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/798 Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:12:56 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/798     DATA CONTROLLER   Legal requirements   A processor of personal data is a natural or legal person, a branch of a foreign company or Data Protection, Consent and Biometric Data in Estonia: requirements and categories http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/793 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:10:42 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/793 ACCESS Legal requirement Access to information is guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia. Article 44 which provides that everyone Law office in Latvia: VAT in Latvia - Place of taxation http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/788 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:06:49 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/788     Territory of the country   Where the VAT Act refers to "Latvia", it means the customs territory of the Republic of Latvia, VAT in Latvia: Intra-Community acquisitions of goods http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/783 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:00:25 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/783   Definition   From 1 May 2004, when Latvia joined the European Union, the fiscal borders between old Member States and new Member Immigration and residency in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/778 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:41:18 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/778     IMMIGRATION AND RESIDENCY IN LATVIA   European Union citizens   EU citizens have the right to stay in Latvia on the basis of a Proposed amendments to the Lithuanian Law on Companies http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/773 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:47:53 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/773   On 7th September 2012 the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Lithuania submitted a Draft Law on the amendment Tax changes in Estonia 2012 and 2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/768 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:03:50 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/768     Estonian Parliament made several remarkable decisions in June 2011 regarding legal acts in Estonian taxation field that came into force We are proud to announce that our lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/763 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 13:33:28 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/763   Lawyers from Gencs Valters Law Firm are included in the third edition of Best Lawyers in Latvia: Aija Lure-Bogdanova in Regulatory Gencs Valters Law Firm recently presented to the New Zealand-based Multilaw firm, Lowndes Associates, sharing views on business and the http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/758 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:45:15 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/758     During the presentation, there was a discussion of the differences and similarities between European and law in New Zealand law.   By Tax changes in Lithuania in 2012 and 2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/753 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:23:34 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/753   In the year 2012 Lithuanian economy kept growing slowly, but steadily. As Lithuania has not still entered the Euro zone, Tax changes in the Republic of Latvia in 2012-2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/748 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:51:25 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/748   On January 1, 2012 in Latvia came into force several legislative projects, what were in responsibility of the Ministry of VAT in Latvia: Categorization of supplies http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/743 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:43:41 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/743     Leasing of movable property The leasing or hiring of movable goods, including means of transport, is a supply of services in Latest issue of British Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania paper with Gencs Valters Law Firm's news http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/738 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 13:33:00 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/738     View latest newspaper of British Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania here Estonia signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty with Uzbekistan http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/733 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:05:09 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/733     Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Paet and Uzbekistan Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulaziz Kamilov signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Estonia signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty with Thailand http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/728 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:11:06 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/728   Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet had an official meeting in New York with Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Surapong Tovichakchaikul Estonia signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty with Mexico http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/723 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:35:48 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/723   Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Paet and Mexican Minister of Finance José Antonio Meade Kuribregana signed a Double Taxation Estonia signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty with Cyprus http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/718 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:16:05 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/718     Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Paet and Cyprian Minister of Foreign Affairs Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Implementation of Estonian Debt Protection Act needs better explanation http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/713 Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:54:48 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/713     Estonian Debt Restructuring and Debt Protection Act came info forceon  April 5, 2011. The purpose of the Act is to VAT in Latvia: Supplies of services http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/708 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:35:11 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/708   Definition of services   According to Section 1 of the VAT Act, a supply of services means a transaction which is not A new draft to change the Estonian VAT Act were taken into the proceedings http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/703 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:48:17 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/703   Starting from 1st of Januari 2009, the VAT in Estonia for funeral services have been 18%  risen from the previous VAT in Latvia: Transfer of a business http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/698 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:00:35 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/698   Transfer of a business   According to Section 14 of the VAT Act, no VAT is due in the case of the VAT in Latvia: Transfer of goods between Member States http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/693 Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:31:33 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/693   When goods are transferred from a business in Latvia to another Member State, to be used in the other Member On October 16, 2012 were announced winners of Swedish Business Awards 2012 for Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/688 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:15:59 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/688   On October 16, 2012 were announced winners of Swedish Business Awards 2012 for Latvia. Nomination Committee consisting of representatives from Summary of various VAT aspects of supplies of goods in Latvia. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/683 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:13:24 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/683 Withdrawal of business goods in Latvia The supply of goods consisting of the application by a taxable person of goods forming A new proposed draft shall expedite the Administration of Justice in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/678 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:18:17 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/678 Estonian Minister of Justice presented a new draft to the Estonian Parliament’s Constitutional Committee last week. The new proposed draft Proposed Changes on the Lithuanian Law on the Banks: to Legitimate Equal Protection of All Bank Creditors http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/673 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:53:16 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/673 As a result of the bank Snoras bankruptcy case some changes of the Law on the Banks have been Tax in Lithuania - Qatar Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty: Draft Provisions http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/668 Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:46:23 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/668   The Lithuanian Finance Ministry proposed to commence negotiations for the avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion treaty Italy proposes decrease of income tax from 2013 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/480 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:25:27 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/480   Government of Italy has proposed to decrease from 2013 the income tax rate for those earning up to €15,000 euros Tax on transactions in Europe http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/479 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:02:58 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/479 The European Commission, first proposed the tax for all 27 EU states a year ago. Under the commission's SelectUSA via Videoconference in Seminar „How to do Business in the United States of America”- Attracting Investment, Increasing Employment. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/478 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:12:09 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/478 Gencs Valters Law Firm held on September 19, 2012 seminar „How to do Business in the United States of Between Latvia and Turkmenistan is signed the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/477 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:44:41 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/477   During the official visit of President of the Republic of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Latvia, on September 11, 2012 Republic of Latvia: amendments to the Law on Personal Income Tax reviewed http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/476 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 10:46:33 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/476   On September 18, 2012 the Cabinet of Ministers of Republic of Latvia revised the amendments to the Law on Personal Latvian Attorney at Law Valters Gencs will attend 22nd Annual Multilaw Conference in Australia, Melbourne http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/475 Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:09:55 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/475 18 - 21 Oct 2012 This year's conference will be in two cities with the Thursday and Friday programme taking VAT in Latvia: http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/474 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:03:07 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/474 VAT in Latvia: VAT in Latvia: Incidental transactions, Intra-Community acquisition of new means of transport and group taxation. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/473 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:07:56 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/473 Incidental transactions In order to be a taxable person, the person must supply goods or services in the course or furtherance We are pleased to announce that Gencs Valters Law Firm is a winner for the IAIR LEGAL AWARDS 3rd annual http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/471 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:01:20 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/471     Entries are recommended by IAIR Awards community and business and financial journalists through annual surveys. IAIR Award annual surveys provide a List of bilateral treaties between USA and Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/470 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:10:22 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/470     (treaties relevant for business relations are bold) Investment Incentive Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Latvia and the Government VAT in Latvia and Public bodies http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/469 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:36:06 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/469 Public bodies Public bodies such as the state, provinces and municipalities are not considered to be taxable persons in respect of Administrative organization, Taxable persons, Non-profit organizations and Trustees, liquidators, receivers and examiners in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/468 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:26:31 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/468 Administrative organization The management of VAT is placed in the State Revenue Service (Valsts ieņēmumu dienests), which is also responsible for Value Added Tax in Latvia - VAT general information http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/466 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:29:49 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/466   Pievienotās vērtības nodoklis (PVN) – Latvians refer to PVN as VAT VAT is a turnover tax levied at each stage of Social security treaty between Estonia - Moldova http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/464 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:04:18 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/464   Social security treaty between Estonia- Moldova entered into force on 1st of August, 2012. The three most important principles of Pan-Baltic Gencs Valters Law Firm held seminar "How to do Business in the United States of America" http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/463 Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:30:00 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/463   Pan-Baltic Gencs Valters Law Firm, with offices in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, held together with their partners from USA seminar The Chacellor of Justice's proposal about changing the requirements of acquiring Estonian citizenship http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/462 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:33:56 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/462   On 13.09.2012 The Chancellor of Justice Indrek Teder proposed a change in the requirements of acquiring Estonian citizenship in front seminar in Riga "How to do business in the United States of America?" September 19, 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/460 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:07:41 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/460 Apostille Agreement comes into force between Estonia and Finland http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/459 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:40:03 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/459     On the1st of July 2012 Apostille Agreement came into force between Estonia and Finland. This makes it easier for NEW SIMPLIFIED FORM TO ESTABLISH A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IN LITHUANIA http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/458 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:00:36 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/458     In summer 2012 the Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas) has adopted a new Law on Small Communities which will allow seminar in Riga "How to do business in the United States?" September 19, 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/457 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:12:49 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/457 Seminar  how to do business in USA article "Transfer Pricing Documentation Rules Introduced," which appears in the August 6, 2012 edition of Tax Notes International. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/456 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:11:01 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/456 read article here We are pleased to announce our firm as awinner in DealMakers Annual Tax Awards 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/455 Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:13:02 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/455   Gencs Valters Law Firm have been Latvia: Amendments on the Law “On Taxes and Fees” establishes that Taxpayer has an obligation to provide information on transactions http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/454 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:29:54 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/454 Already for several years Tax administration and Tax payers in Latvia pay more attention on the matter of transactions between Registered community designs (RCD) registered by Gencs Valters Law Firm: tricycle "Spārīte" http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/453 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:45:28 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/453 On June 2012 has been registered RCD for one of the most popular in Soviet years in Soviet Lithuanian Corporate Income Tax Changes since September 1st, 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/452 Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:56:44 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/452   Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas) on June 29th, 2012 adopted few changes of the Law on Corporate Income Tax. These Amendments of the Law on Corporate Income Tax connected with stocks and dividends. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/451 Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:11:42 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/451   With taxation period, which starts from year 2013, taxable tax will not increase the tax period losses from the sale Change of taxation regarding common investment funds in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/450 Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:08:17 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/450       Ministry of Finance has sent a new draft of changing the Income Tax Act for approval in other ministries. Iedzīvotāju ienākuma nodokļa piemērošana darījumos ar nekustamo īpašumu. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/449 Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:56:29 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/449   Likums „Par iedzīvotāju ienākuma nodokli" nosaka, ka ar nodokli ir apliekami tādi darījumi ar nekustamajiem īpašumiem, kuros tiek pārdoti īpašumi, Swedish Chamber of Commerce Traditional Crayfish Party http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/448 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:13:56 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/448 The Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia cordially invites the Chamber's member companies, colleagues, partners and friends, to take Personal income tax rate decreased in 2013 – 2015. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/447 Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:52:51 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/447   Law "On Personal Income Tax" states that the rate of tax to be paid from the annual taxable income is Changes to immigration and granting residence permits in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/446 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:36:24 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/446   1. Previously when a person was applying for a residence permit as a member of a board, the permission from Claim to Refund Money Paid for Invalid Shares Emission of Bank “Snoras” Withdrawn http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/445 Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:16:08 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/445   Vilnius Regional Court by the 28th June judgment withdrew a claim of bank’s “Snoras” new shares emission buyers, Izmaiņas likumā par uzņēmumu ienākuma nodokli attiecībā uz akciju atsavināšanu un dividendēm. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/444 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:24:54 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/444   Sākoties ar 2013. gadu ir paredzams ievērojamas izmaiņas uzņēmuma ienākumu nodokļa (UIN) jomā, kas skar akcijas un nodokļus, kas ir Chambers Europe has ranked our firm as top tax advisers in Latvia in 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/443 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:33:14 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/443   Chambers and Partners has released its global firm rankings for 2012. This is a guide to the world's leading Bristish Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania publishes our firms news in BCC paper http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/442 Tue, 08 May 2012 15:01:52 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/442     Latvian-Norway tax convention will be amended http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/441 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:15:06 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/441   The draft law of Protocol, amending Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Latvia for the avoidance Insolvency Law in Latvia- “IKI” insolvency case in Latvia resolved http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/440 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:24:11 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/440     The Private person S.G. applied to Riga city Kurzeme district Court with the Insolvency application against shop "IKI" and "Cento" Tax rates in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/438 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:02:22 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/438     Baltic country   Latvia  Immigration and residency in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/253 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:27:58 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/253   Baltic country  Latvia Lithuania  Estonia Valters Gencs was featured in the Tax in Latvia field by BestLawyers.com http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/252 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:54:44 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/252   We are glad to announce that in the second edition of Latvia's Best Lawyers®, which is available VAT changes in Lithuania in 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/251 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:49:06 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/251   Since 2012 the company has the obligation to register as a VAT payer in Lithuania if its turnover per year Lithuanian real property tax http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/250 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:47:39 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/250   Seeking additional progressiveness of the taxation system and making richer inhabitants contribute the sponsorship of the public expenses; from the Lithuanian corporate income tax rate 5% specified http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/249 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:58:39 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/249   Together with the Law on the Budget for the year 2012 there were some tax changes made Company registration in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/248 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:42:57 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/248 Baltic country  Latvia  Lithuania  Estonia Gencs Valters law firm was awarded as winner of IAIR Legal Awards 2011 Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/247 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:47:40 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/247 The winners of IAIR LEGAL AWARDS 2011 have been announced on December 15th. The IAIR (International Alternative Investment Review) winners and nominees were selected From February 1, 2012 our office is moved to new premises to the “Hanner” building in Vilnius http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/246 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:04:21 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/246 Gencs Valters Law Firm / Advokatų kontora Gencs Valters Europa center, 10th floor Konstitucijos av. 7, LT-09308 Vilnius Lithuania Bankruptcy proceedings in Lithuania SNORAS bank http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/244 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:12:34 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/244   On 7 December 2011, the Vilnius Regional Court issued a decision to open bankrupcy proceedings of AB bank SNORAS (Akcine Latvia: The declaration of financial status of natural persons. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/243 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:02:34 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/243 On December 15, 2011 entered into force the Law on Natural person financial status and undeclared income declaration.   Although financial status Shareholders will have a right to get the dividents paid more than once a year in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/242 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:33:37 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/242 Starting from March 1, 2012 a change of the Law of the Joint Stock Companies will come into force. VAT changes in relation to construction companies in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/241 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:41:21 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/241 Reverse VAT charge is introduced in Latvia by the law effective January 1, 2012. According to VAT reverse Sales tax shall be abolished in Tallinn, Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/240 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:19:33 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/240 The Parliament of Estonia has decided to abolish the sales tax in Tallinn beginning from January 1, 2012. Sales Professional education and training costs will be exempted from tax in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/239 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:16:35 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/239 The Parliament of Estonia has decided to exclude professional education and training costs from the taxable fringe benefits We are pleased to inform that our law firm is featured in 2012 Tax Directors Handbook - "The essential http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/237 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:06:34 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/237   „Valters Gencs at Gencs Valters Law Firm is a full-time tax consultant and well-known adviser, not just in Latvia but Information about regaining the deposits from AB Bankas Snoras http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/236 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:04:03 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/236 This information is prepared for the creditors and depositors of AB bankas SNORAS. To get back the sum of money We are proud to announce that Gencs Valters Law Firm in Latvia and Estonia is the winner for IAIR LEGAL http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/234 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:19:27 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/234     Here you can find the list of the winners:  http://www.iaireview.org/award2011/?page_id=226 A World Finance 2011 Legal Award ''Best Tax Consultant '' for Estonia is given to our law firm’s tax attorney Valters http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/233 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:54:37 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/233   World Finance is a leading financial magazine, produced every two months by World News Media from its Headquarters in London. The Do not miss deadline of December 15, 2011 to apply for 9% corporate income tax rate in Latvia for 2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/232 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:43:01 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/232     On December 8, 2011 the Parliament has approved on the first reading amendments to the Micro enterprise tax World Finance 2011 Legal Award ''Best Tax Consultant'' for Latvia is given to our law firm’s Latvian tax attorney Sanita http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/231 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:27:49 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/231   World Finance is a leading financial magazine, produced every two months by World News Media from its Headquarters in London.   More We are pleased to inform that World Finance 2011 Legal Award ''Best Intellectual Property Firm'' for Latvia and Estonia is http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/230 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:11:36 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/230 The Bank of Lithuania revoked the licence of AB bankas Snoras and will apply to court regarding bankruptcy http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/226 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:32:48 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/226 Lithuania's central bank said in a statement Thursday it had decided to declare Bankas Snoras insolvent and would ask the Financial and Capital Market Commission of Latvia conducts an investigation on missing assets of Latvijas Krājbanka http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/225 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:00:03 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/225 Financial and Capital Market Commission of Latvia  has suspended all operations of Latvijas Krajbanka due to missing assets discovered during Media, Advertisement and Entertainment Law in Estonia. Chapters from MULTILAW book on Media, Advertising, and Entertainment Law Throughout the World. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/224 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:29:34 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/224 Chapter 11A Estonia Valters Gencs World Finance 2011 Legal Award „Best Tax Firm” for Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia is given to our law firm http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/223 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:37:40 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/223   We are pleased to inform that World Finance 2011 Legal Award „Best Tax Firm” for Latvia, Lithuania and Tax in Latvia - 2011 key changes http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/222 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:25:24 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/222   As in the year 2010, also in year 2011 in Republic of Latvia tax rates changed and it affected every Most important tax changes in Lithuania 2011-2012 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/214 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:06:11 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/214 November, 2011   During the year of 2010 Lithuania as well as other Baltic states faced a heavy challenge to combat the Baltic law firm unveils new web logo http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/213 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:38:40 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/213   Our firm after 11 years has decided to introduce a new web logo, underlining presence of our law firm in Trademark dispute settlement practice in Latvia. Well-known trademarks in Latvia. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/211 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:11:26 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/211    Protection of trademarks in Latvia is governed by the Law „On Trademarks and Indications of Geographical Origin”, dated June 16, Latvia signing the agreement protocol with China for the preventation of double taxation http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/210 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:03:14 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/210 The Protocol was signed on August 24, 2011 and it is amending the Agreement of June 7, 1996 for the Tax developments in Estonia 2011 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/209 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:21:58 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/209 On January 1, 2011 Estonia adopted euro as currency instead of kroon, but it did not bring any significant changes Riga Now has included our firm among TOP LAW FIRMS IN LATVIA http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/208 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:52:35 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/208 Our firm is featured in magazine’s Riga Now list of TOP LAW FIRMS IN LATVIA, more info at Riga Now In 2012 Lithuania is increasing VAT for hotel business http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/206 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:44:18 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/206 October, 2011   During the year 2011 Lithuania as well as other Baltic states faced a heavy challenge to combat the adverse DRI Barcelona Conference on November 17/18, 2011 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/205 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:59:03 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/205   DRI Barcelona Conference which is scheduled for 17/18 November 2011. Enclose a copy of the programme plus a link to Annual review Lithuania 2010/2011 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/204 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:48:57 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/204 Annual review Lithuania 2010/2011 Swedish business awards in Lithuania October 12, 2011 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/203 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:24:30 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/203 Swedish Business Awards in Lithuania  will be on 12th  October, 2011. Dovile Alekniene, Managing lawyer of our law Lithuania law news: is there a ceiling for bonus payments in Lithuania? http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/202 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:00:05 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/202 September, 2011   During the year 2011 Lithuania as well as other Baltic states faced a heavy challenge to combat the adverse New Estonian language law brings additional obligations for entrepreneurs in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/201 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:44:07 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/201 September, 2011 New Estonian Language Act that was enforced on July 1, 2011 sets additional requirements for entrepreneurs in Estonia and Estonia signing agreement with India for the prevention of double taxation http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/200 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:01:56 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/200   On September 19, 2011 the Government of the Republic of Estonia and Government of the Republic of India signed an Board member bonus taxation in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/199 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:06:13 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/199 September, 2011   During the year 2011 Lithuania as well as other Baltic states faced a heavy challenge to combat the adverse Data Protection in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/198 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:06:47 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/198 ESTONIA   TOPIC – ACCESS 1. Legal requirement   Access to information is guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia. Article 44  which Latvia signing the agreement protocol with China for the prevention of double taxation. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/197 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:07:10 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/197                        On August 24, 2011 the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Latvia and Commissioner of China State Taxation of royalties in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/195 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:09:19 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/195 As of the end of July, 2011 Lithuanian tax inspection applies new practice – royalties paid out to the company The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia rules on limited rights to cover prior period losses http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/194 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:01:16 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/194 The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia rules on limited rights to cover prior period losses.   On behalf of the Transfer Pricing in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/91 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:19:04 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/91   Transfer pricing in Estonia Where goods, intangibles or services are transferred across the borders within multinational enterprises, transfer pricing becomes an Is it possible to “Rent an Employee” in Lithuania? http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/89 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:14:33 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/89 Various agencies offering “rent of employees” have been present in Lithuania for a number of years. The status of those Data Protection in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/88 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 10:16:07 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/88 LITHUANIA    TOPIC – ACCESS 1.1.Legal requirements   Article 22 of the Constitution indicates that the private life of a human being shall be inviolable. Labor law in Lithuania: how to hire and fire employees in Lithuania: Chapters from Multilaw book „How to Hire and http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/87 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:07:50 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/87   LITHUANIA  Valters Gencs Gencs Valters Law Firm   1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES Labor law in Estonia: how to hire and fire employees in Estonia: Chapters from Multilaw book „How to Hire and http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/86 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:45:59 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/86 ESTONIA Valters Gencs Gencs Valters Law Firm     1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES  Forums For Adjudicating Employment Disputes Labor law in Latvia: how to hire and fire employees in Latvia: Chapters from Multilaw book „How to Hire and http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/85 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:08:33 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/85   LATVIA  Valters Gencs Gencs Valters Law Firm         1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES   Expatriate Salary Taxation in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/84 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:56:23 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/84 One of the goals of State Inspection in Lithuania recently was to implement the new legal framework for the taxation Our law firm in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia (the Baltic's) has been acknowledged and voted as a winner in the http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/83 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:11:17 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/83   http://view.vcab.com/?vcabid=glrSejahrScpnglh&count=25/03/2011%2013:21:54-2 Latvia: Opportunity to receive tax holidays of the Corporate Income Tax http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/82 Fri, 27 May 2011 14:23:30 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/82     From the beginning of the year 2011 are renewed tax holidays of the Corporate Income Tax for the large investment Our law firm in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia (the Baltic's) have been nominated as Highly Commended-Top Tier Firms -2011 by http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/81 Wed, 25 May 2011 14:02:11 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/81   Gencs Valters Law firm - Top Tier Law Office in the Baltic's We are proud to announce that our law offices Immigration and Residency in Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/79 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:16:06 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/79 General Information 2011 Immigration and Residency European Union citizens EU citizens have the right to stay in Estonia on the basis of a valid Tax Amnesty in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/78 Mon, 09 May 2011 10:20:37 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/78 Latvia: The Income Legalization of the individuals In the meeting of Secretaries of State the Ministry of Finance of the Republic Lithuanian tax news: progressive tax system in Lithuania http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/77 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:12:22 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/77     During the year 2009 Lithuania as well as other Baltic states faced a heavy challenge to combat the adverse financial Personal income tax in Estonia: tax planning in Estonia 2011 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/76 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:53:33 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/76   Gencs Valters Law Firm held an expatriate tax planning seminar in Tallinn   The annual Tax Planning seminar was held together with Personal income tax in Lithuania: tax planning in Lithuania 2011 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/75 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:28:59 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/75   Tuesday, 19 April 2011   18 April 2011 was a marked day in the calendars of representatives and members of all the We are delighted to inform you that our law firm is recommended in the fully revised and updated 2011 edition http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/69 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:30:08 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/69   The editorial is now available online at http://www.legal500.com/books/lfe The firm has been recommended in the following practice Value added tax in Latvia- ECJ case Alstom Power Hydro v. Latvias State Renevue Service. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/68 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:02:01 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/68 Value added tax in Latvia- ECJ case Alstom Power Hydro v. Latvias State Renevue Service. VAT refunds Latvia- for nonrezidents- Tax office coments and review. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/67 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:56:05 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/67 VAT Refunds in Latvia-Tax office review http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/66 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:50:31 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/66 VAT Refunds in Latvia-Tax office review Tax evasion in Latvia-Finance Police Summary. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/65 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:34:13 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/65 Tax evasion in Latvia-Finance Police Summary. Personal income tax in Estonia: Expatriates tax seminar was held in Tallinn, Estonia on April 18, 2011 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/64 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:12:15 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/64   Expatriate Tax Planning    Very welcome to join for an April 18th Business Breakfast on Expatriate Tax Planning at Hotel Telegraaf.   Arranged in cooperation Law firm in Lithuania: Please mark in your calendars 18th of April, 2011 for the Expatriate Tax Planning Seminar in http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/63 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:44:50 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/63               The SCC in Lithuania and Gencs Valters Law Firm invite to the 3rd annual seminar in Law Firm in Lithuania - News: Lithuanian Law on Bankruptcy of Natural Persons http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/62 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:56:20 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/62 Lithuania and other Baltic countries faced a difficult challenge combating financial instability. One of the Government Measures for the program Law firm in Latvia: Ombudsman reviews capital gains tax in Latvia. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/60 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:57:12 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/60     Ombudsman reviews capital gains tax in Latvia. Ombudsman of the Republic of Latvia on February 10, 2011 turned to the Prime Latvian personal income tax, Estonian personal income tax, Lithuanian personal income tax: „Taxation of expatriates in the Baltic’s 2011” http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/43 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:30:20 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/43         Click on picture to open slides from „Taxation of expatriates in the Baltic’s 2011” seminar. Law firm in Lithuania: Bad Debts Practice in Lithuania. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/30 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:57:56 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/30   Bad Debts Practice in Lithuania   The administrative burden for the recognition of bad debts to be allowable deductions, lowering the taxable Law firm in Latvia: The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Latvia rules on tax imposed on interest income http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/29 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:12:10 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/29     Before January 1, 2010, Section 9 (1) (3) of the Law “On Personal Income Tax” provided that income from deposits We are pleased to announce our firm as a DealMakers Global Award Winner 2011 in the category of Full Service http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/28 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:43:49 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/28     The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms: Legal market overview / Financial and corporate http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/26 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:00:26 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/26       Gencs Valters Law Firm Winner of Full Service Law Firm of the Year in Latvia award in 2010 by Corporate Intl Magazine http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/24 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:35:24 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/24     We have great pleasure in informing you that Gencs Valters Law Firm have been successfully chosen as the winner World Bank Doing Business Report 2011.Our firm contributed for the Baltics - Doing Business in Latvia, Doing Business in Lithuania, http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/23 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:23:26 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/23 Doing Business report series - World Bank Group Doing Business in Latvia Doing Business in Lithuania Doing Busines in Estonia Personal Income Tax: 9th annual seminar "Expatriate Tax Planning 2011 in the Baltics" was held on March 10 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/22 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 13:08:08 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/22                 The SCC in Latvia and Gencs Valters Law Firm invite to the 9th annual seminar COMPANY INCORPORATION IN LITHUANIA, ESTONIA AND LATVIA UPDATED http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/19 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 13:39:24 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/19 VAT refunds in Latvia: Video from TV3 NEWS; Valters Gencs gives his opinion on Tax refunds http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/18 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:32:00 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/18 EURO IN ESTONIA: ALL ESTONIAN COMPANIES SHALL CHANGE THE SHARE CAPITAL http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/16 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:49:06 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/16   On January 1th, 2011 the currency in Estonia will be Euro instead of Kroon, which had been Estonian currency since On November 25, 2010 Valters Gencs was speaking in conference “VAT refunds in Latvia - problems and solutions” in Riga, http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/15 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:58:52 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/15     Conference „VAT refund problems and solutions” were held on November 25, 10 in Radisson Pak Hotel Ridzene in Riga, Latvia. Valters Gencs has been nominated by in-house counsel and peers to appear in the Guide to the World’s Leading Tax http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/14 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:07:33 +0200 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/14     Please visit: http://www.expertguides.com/default.asp?page=4&guideID=200   Share options in Lithuania: GlobalSharePlans.com report about Lithuania by Gencs Valters Law Firm http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/12 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:35:17 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/12   publication in GlobalSharePlans Article "Most recent tax changes in Lithuania" for Tax Planning International http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:05:44 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/11     In 2009, Lithuania and other Baltic countries faced a difficult challenge combating financial instability. Lithuania increased most taxes to offset Thin Capitalization Rules in Lithuania by Gencs Valters Law Firm http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/10 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:03:30 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/10 In 2009, Lithuania and other Baltic countries faced a difficult challenge combating financial instability. Lithuania increased most taxes to offset Media, Advertisement and Entertainment Law in Estonia. Chapters from MULTILAW book on Media, Advertising, and Entertainment Law Throughout the World. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/9 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:29:22 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/9   Media, Advertisement and Entertainment Law in Estonia   Chapters from MULTILAW book on Media, Advertising & Entertainment Law Throughout the World   This book Media, Advertisement and Entertainment Law in Lithuania. Chapters from MULTILAW book on Media, Advertising, and Entertainment Law Throughout the World. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/8 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:13:09 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/8   Media, Advertisement and Entertainment Law in Lithuania   Chapters from MULTILAW book on Media, Advertising & Entertainment Law Throughout the World   This book Media, Advertisement and Entertainment Law in Latvia. Chapters from MULTILAW book on Media, Advertising, and Entertainment Law Throughout the World. http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/7 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:46:58 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/7   Media, Advertisement and Entertainment Law in Latvia   Chapters from MULTILAW book on Media, Advertising & Entertainment Law Throughout the World   This book Gencs Valters Law Firm participated in the Nordic Open 2010 in Tallinn, Estonia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/6 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:23:01 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/6   Gencs Valters Law Firm partnered with the Estonian Swedish Chamber of Commerce (ESCC), the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Gencs Valters Law Firm: Most recent tax changes in Latvia. Micro-Enterprise Tax in Latvia http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/5 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:41:28 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/5 In order to stimulate development of small and medium size enterprises in Latvia, Parliament of Latvia adopted on August Law firm in Estonia: Doing Business in Norway: Our firm held seminar in Tallinn "HOW TO START BUSINESS IN NORWAY" http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/4 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 16:31:55 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/4   Gencs Valters Law Firm, together with AS Bi-Info held a seminar on topic "Starting Business in Norway". Seminar took Article "New Tax Rules Approved for PEs of Companies in Tax Havens" for Tax Planning International http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/3 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:11:11 +0300 http://attorneys-at-law.eu/news/view/3 The Republic of Latvia is currently aspiring to combat shadow economy with enhanced law provisions. Tax evasion by permanent establishments