The member state of the EU with the highest tax evasion rate – high-risk countries European law enforcement agencies are focused on
Tax Evasion Costs EU Countries BillionsAlthough the amount of evaded tax in the EU has fallen by 12 to 16 percent recently, it is still very high compared to other parts of the world. According to recent studies globally, EU states have lost an estimated 824 billion Euros in tax money in 2015, alone. This has definitely not […]
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Introduction to IOTA – Enhancing Collaboration in Tax Administration
Intriguing Developments A novel player in the realm of European tax administration emerges: IOTA – the Intra-European Organization of Tax Administrations. This organization, though not yet widely recognized, holds relevance for Taiwanese businesses seeking insight into its operations. There is a reason why IOTA is not yet “widely recognized”: It is another more half-hearted try […]
M&A Strategien für den ukrainischen Markt: werden durch den Kriegin der Ukraine die Karten neu gemischt?
In the current issue of M&A Review, Dr. Ebner deals with the business opportunities and legal challenges on the Ukrainian market: https://ma-review.de
VAT as the backbone of Europe´s Tax regime: Suspected ringleader arrested in EUR 85 million VAT fraud scheme within Project -GOLIATH-
Europol has supported an action across eight countries which targeted criminal groups under investigation for VAT fraud amounting to EUR 85 million. On 22 November 2023, 59 searches were carried out, resulting also in the arrest of one of the alleged ringleaders. Seizures included: Code-named ‘Goliath’, the investigation was led by the European Public Prosecutor’s […]
Understanding the Challenge of VAT Fraud in the European Union for Asian companies
In the realm of financial crimes, the European Union (EU) faces a significant challenge in the form of Missing Trader Intra-Community (MTIC) fraud, also known as carousel fraud. This sophisticated criminal activity, usually perpetrated by organized groups, has severe repercussions for EU member states, resulting in substantial annual losses estimated to be around EUR 60 […]
The prosecution of environmental crime is on the rise in Europe – Why should Taiwanese corporate groups active in Europe be concerned?
The Council presidency and European Parliament negotiators just recently reached a provisional agreement on a proposed EU law that would improve the investigation and prosecution of environmental crime offences. The new directive aims to establish minimum rules on the definition of criminal offences and sanctions in order to better protect the environment, replacing the previous […]
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The Risk-Utility Test is First Choice in Complex Medical Device Cases in Florida
SUMMARY I. No consumer expectations test for medical devices cases in Florida Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal has recently strengthened medical device manufacturers through approving the use of the risk-utility test, Cavanaugh v. Stryker Corp., — So. 2d —, 2020 WL 5937405 (Fla. 4th DCA Oct. 7, 2020). The court had to deal with […]
„NO-DEAL”-Brexit: Last Minute Update – Part I
SUMMARY I. The transition period of Brexit is coming to an end As no party is willing to compromise, we now have to cope with a Brexit without any deal. Also, the English Parliament has decided against a Repeal Bill that would have led to all EU rights being incorporated into the national English judicial […]
