05/30/2023
Company Restorations in the BVI and the Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2022's Transitional Provisions
The Amendment Act changed the landscape of restoring companies to the Register of Companies (the Register) in the BVI
Government Regulation
05/30/2023
Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill: UK tech sector competition rules
The CMA will have powers to formulate behavioural rules, known as conduct requirements
05/30/2023
Pensions disputes: Ombudsman rejects inadequate due diligence claim
The scheme administrator stated that the receiving scheme was registered with the appropriate authorities and that it was not responsible for employment checks.
05/29/2023
Enforcement of arbitral awards in the British Virgin Islands
Aside from attracting parties to arbitrate in the BVI, the framework also ensures that foreign arbitral awards are recognised and enforced effectively in the jurisdiction.
05/29/2023
Post-Brexit electric vehicle rules present disputes risk
Governments across Europe are seeking to scale-up local battery production in response, but there are growing callsfrom industry for a delay to the revised rules for 2024 taking effect.
05/29/2023
‘Tunnel’ tax ruling has implications for infrastructure projects
Both tax tribunals and the Court of Appeal had found that none of the structures within the Fort Augustus Hydro-electric power station fell within the scope of a “tunnel”.
05/26/2023
An Offshore Perspective: Reservation of Powers in BVI Trusts
Trust instruments can also appoint a protector, who may have other powers including authorising trustees to exercise their powers.
05/26/2023
Termination of Employment during Probation
The employer did not have an in-house human resources function.
05/26/2023
Chambers Corporate M&A Global Practice Guide 2023 – Trends and Developments, Cayman Islands
The guide summarises the key trends and developments in the Cayman Islands over the last year.
05/26/2023
Enforcement of arbitral awards in the British Virgin Islands
The distinction between recognition and enforcement is worth highlighting.
05/26/2023
Australia continues crackdown on ‘greenwashing’ activity
The document is a useful indicator of how ASIC intends to exercise its surveillance and enforcement powers with respect to suspected greenwashing activities.
05/26/2023
How does the UK 'Non-Dom' regime compare to other jurisdictions?
Once a visa has been obtained, two potentially beneficial tax regimes exist in Italy for individuals in different situations
05/25/2023
Significant Risk Transfer Transactions
Ireland has a favourable legal and tax framework
05/25/2023
Economic substance fines and penalty notices
For clients to whom we provide registered office services, we would like to remind you that when you submit your economic substance notifications and returns through Harneys Connect, the submission process does not include a review by one of our experts.
05/25/2023
ELTIF 2.0 reforms designed to boost European Long-Term Investment Funds
The new regulation contains several enhancements to the previous ELTIF regime, known as ELTIF 1.0, bringing significant new opportunities for the investment fund industry.
05/25/2023
Made In Italy Bill: promoting Italy's unique manufacturing excellence
This legislation aims to enhance the country's global competitiveness, protect and promote authentic Italian products and safeguard traditional artisanal practices.
05/25/2023
Business strategies adapt to the GDPR and its effect on technological change
This, they said, occasionally leads to the lack of investment in the necessary resources to adapt to the GDPR regulatory reality. Despite this, they see scope for things to change.
05/24/2023
Crown Dependencies announce joint approach to Pillar Two Framework
Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man each intends to implement an "Income Inclusion Rule"
05/24/2023
Bermuda Extends Streamlined Actuarial Work Permits Pending Policy Review
The expedited process grants employers time-saving benefits
05/24/2023
Cayman Islands funds – CIMA regulatory measures update
This Rule requires that the operators of a regulated fund must meet at least once a year.