By Patrizia Giannini, S4B Solutions 4 Business
Today, Blockchain is the one of the most discussed topics all over the world. On 13 February 2019, the Italian Parliament approved a law which recognises the legal validity of Blockchain and its applications in Smart Contracts; moreover, at the end of 2018, Italy formed a 30-member advisory panel focused on Blockchain and its applications.
By Dr. Carolin Klein, LUTZ | ABEL
The amendment to the promotion of renewable energy characterised the year 2014 to a great degree. The Renewable Energy Act (EEG 2014) which came into force on 1 August 2014 initiated the changeover to a new system for the promotion of renewable energy. Unless the facility operators are subject to specific exemptions, operators of new plants are generally required by EEG 2014 to sell their generated electricity through the electricity market.
By Götz Hempel, TeekensKarstens advocaten notarissen
One of the connecting subjects between the Netherlands, Germany and Scandinavian countries are issues regarding renewable energy, namely on- and offshore wind energy. Especially the conditions for offshore wind energy in the Netherlands are excellent: relatively shallow waters, good wind resource, good harbour facilities, experienced industries and a new, robust support system.
A quarter of the CO2 emissions certificates that are planned to be released by 2015 will not be put on the market until 2019 and 2020. On February 19, 2013, the European Parliament's Environment Committee issued this proposal for approval by the EU Commission. This is to prevent the industrial sector from stocking up on emissions certificates at dumping prices.
By Huub Kapel, LIMES International B.V.
As of 1 July 2017, the new ‘International trade regulation’ is applicable. This regulation offers Dutch employers more possibilities to temporarily employ non-EU nationals in the Netherlands without a separate work permit. The Dutch minimum wage and holiday allowance must be applied. There is no other salary requirement. Employees falling within the scope of the Intra Corporate Transferees Directive are excluded.
By Helen E. Ijewere, Nolands Nigeria
Nigeria launched the Visa On Arrival (VOA) in March 2017. The process is:
1. Obtain Visa On Arrival Approval Letter
2. Pay for VOA Online
3. Arrive at the Port Entry and Proceed to Immigration
By Asher Frankel, Devry Smith Frank LLP
Since becoming President of the US, Donald Trump has initiated a reorientation of American immigration policy. Purporting to protect American security and jobs, and addressing a perceived abuse of the immigration system, President Trump has issued several executive orders impacting immigration law.
By Helen E. Ijewere, Nolands Nigeria
There are three main types of visas: ordinary visa, diplomatic visa and gratis courtesy visa. Ordinary visas come in three different types: transit visa, single journey visa and multiple journey visa.
By Robert Worthington, Shea Nerland Calnan LLP , and Prof Robert Anthony, Anthony & Cie
Canada is a capital-importing nation and is generally open to immigration. However, high net-worth individuals moving to Canada should be advised of changes made by the Canadian government to its immigration incentive programs. Recent changes include the repeal of both the tax holiday for immigration trusts and the investor class immigrant program, but new opportunities as well.
By Claudia Mattig and Dr Willy Huber, Treuhand- und Revisionsgesellschaft Mattig-Suter & Partner
Moving to Switzerland needs to be considered carefully and must be prepared, planned, organised and carried out with attention to detail. Otherwise there might be many unpleasant surprises, disappointments and problems, and above all there might be problems with Swiss laws. Anyone intending to move to Switzerland should study those requirements and regulations of Swiss law which are important to them and this should be done in good time, as well as during and after moving to Switzerland.
