Spotlighting Corporate Tax Contributions
EU votes on new transparency measures that some deem public humiliation This week the EU votes on whether to expose the tax figures of its largest multinational companies. If passed,…
Luxembourg: Today’s Modern Business Hub
Why companies keep looking at LU as a longterm solution Those who think that Luxembourg’s heyday rose and fell with steel or hinges on banking are long overdue for a…
Luxembourg’s Pioneering Business Scene
Securing economic success by living on the leading edge Earlier this week, The New York Times published a lengthy article on Ain, France. As part of the so-called “Plastics Valley,”…
Does a New Prime Minister Mean a New Deal?
Theresa May is gone & the EU refuses to entertain a new deal. What’s next for the UK? Last month marked the end of Theresa May’s reign as the leader…
Taxing Digital Giants
While the EU has already taken massive steps, the journey is just beginning Digital giants Google, Apple and Facebook all have at least one thing in common: they house their…
Tax Takeaways from LU & the EU
In this edition, catch up on Luxembourg's latest tax takeaways. 1) Lower taxes for singles could be on the horizon thanks to an online petition in Luxembourg that garnered more than 5,000 signatures.…
Brexit: No-deal or delay?
Just when we thought the Brexit saga was about to come to a close, MPs rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement earlier this week for a second time. Given the outcome,…
Moving Toward Streamlined EU Taxation?
Most EU decisions require a majority before being adopted by the block. Tax matters, however, are different, requiring unanimous support from all 28 members — a tall order for such a diverse region. Earlier this month, the EU commission met to discuss a proposed plan to change that veto protocol, making it easier to alter and streamline tax laws across the continent.
Brexit: Looming Votes & Deadlines
Every week seems to bring with it a make or break it moment for Prime Minister Theresa May and the future of Brexit. Recently, she admitted that she is now more concerned that Parliament will paralyze the process than she is of a no-deal outcome.
Expats in Luxembourg: Work, Life & Brexit
For all the Brexit talk we have heard over the past months, no one knows yet exactly what “Brexit” means. We have seen endless discussions, a couple plot twists and theories galore on what the end result will bring.