Sustainability
Sustainability is very important for every entrepreneur. Mazars will keep you up to date on this topic.
Insights
The laws and regulations in the fields of accountancy and tax are subject to continuous development. These changes could have an impact on your business and operations. Would you like to reduce the risks and maximise the opportunities? We have set out various aspects for you.
Brexit
For entrepreneurs who do business directly or indirectly with the United Kingdom, Brexit has major consequences. Mazars would like to inform you about the various developments in this area.
Effective strategy and planning
21 april 2022 - Effective strategy and planning form the building blocks of every business. However, it is often one of the top challenges that leaders face. Failure to optimise your business can lead to a decrease in both the bottom line and value potential.
Responsible banking practices study 2021
Financial institutions increasingly recognise that climate change and other environmental, social and corporate governance risks jeopardise the world’s economy and financial system.
Sustainability and privately-owned businesses
Every business is different, whether that’s in size, ambition, or even geography. But all of them have a connected topic that needs to be addressed: sustainability.
Doing M&A in Western Europe
6 december 2021 - With its place in Europe and its integration in the EU, Western Europe tends to be less of a source of tax uncertainties. But conducting business in this area can be a challenge regarding tax environments which are not that similar.
Why global compliance is on the business agenda
Compliance has long been a cornerstone of good business practice. But it can still be viewed as an obligation to be met rather than a driver of value. That’s why we conducted a survey of how business leaders approach global compliance, including where they focus investment, the risks they anticipate and what they expect from ‘good compliance’.
Budget Day 2021: What will change for you?
On Tuesday, September 21 2021, the government officially announced its plans for the coming year. Again this year, unfortunately, no parade or balcony scene, but nevertheless the tax package for 2022.
Brexit Radar: discover what’s ahead
After years of negotiations the UK has officially left the European Union. For many companies, it remains difficult to fully understand the varied impacts of Brexit – whether doing business directly or indirectly with the UK.
Mazars 2020 C-suite barometer
In the midst of a global pandemic, a majority of business leaders still expected growth in 2021. What else do they see on the horizon?
Reinventing the wheel: 21st century mobility
How can the mobility sector respond to evolving consumer expectations to influence and lead a transformation towards cleaner, more connected and collaborative systems?
Smarter, better, faster: RPA at work
Door de coronacrisis staan alle sectoren onder druk om efficiënter te werken, meer te innoveren en nieuwe manieren van werken te vinden. Digitalisering is daarbij van groot belang en Robotics Process Automation (RPA) wordt steeds meer ingezet om daarbij te helpen.
Your challenges during the coronacrisis
These are special times where we face major challenges. The impact of the coronavirus is significant and the situation is constantly changing. We will inform you about new developments and measures and are of course at your disposal to support you where necessary with your current challenges. Do you have questions? Please contact your trusted Mazars adviser or use the contact form.
Webinar | De kracht van de SLIM-subsidie
16 februari 2023 | 9.30 - 10.15 uur Komen uw medewerkers niet toe aan persoonlijke ontwikkeling door de waan van de dag? Heeft u moeite om medewerkers door te laten stromen binnen uw organisatie? Of wilt u een cultuurverandering bewerkstelligen, maar weet u niet waar u moet beginnen?
Rondetafelbijeenkomst | Tax Control Framework
9 februari 2023 | 13.00 - 17.00 uur Wilt u ‘in control’ komen ten aanzien van uw fiscale risico’s? Wilt u weten welke risico’s er binnen uw organisatie spelen op fiscaal gebied en deze risico’s beheersen? Hoe pakt u dit aan, hoe begint u met een Tax Control Framework en waar moet u aan denken als u hiermee aan de slag gaat?
Webinar ‘Salaris update 2022-2023’
Heeft u het webinar ‘‘Salaris update 2022-2023’’ gemist? U kunt het hier terugkijken.
Latest news
Amendments recommended by the European Parliament
24 January 2023 – The European Parliament proposes significant amendments to the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive, commonly known as ATAD3. ATAD3 seeks to prevent the misuse of so-called ‘Shell Companies’ for tax purposes. Compared to the initial draft Directive, the proposed amendments may provide relief for international organisations.
Update: VAT invoice requirements
19 January 2023 - On 8 December 2022, the ECJ ruled on the VAT invoice requirements regarding the application of the simplified triangulation scheme (C-247/21). According to the ECJ, the simplified triangulation scheme can only be applied if the invoice issued by party B to party C contains the words ‘Reverse charge’. Furthermore, an omission of the reference to the reverse charge mechanism cannot be corrected (retrospectively) by adding a statement that the tax liability has been shifted to the person to whom the supply is made.
European Commission: VAT in the Digital Age
10 January 2023 - On 8 December 2022, the European Commission published the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) proposals. With these proposals, the European Commission wishes to adapt the VAT Directive (2006/112/EC) and other EU legislation to today’s digital reality.
Outsourcing HR - Tips for the outsourcing decision
4 January 2023 - Staff shortages or insufficient knowledge sometimes make it difficult to continue doing all the required work. These are just two reasons why organisations are increasingly opting for outsourcing (secondary) processes, which is seen as a powerful and strategic tool. Outsourcing organisational processes allows you to focus on your organisation's core business and growth.
Business succession: focus on numbers & feelings
3 January 2023 - Once there is question of business succession in a family business, securing a careful process is one of the first requirements. Especially in a family business, emotional aspects play a major role in addition to the financial aspects. Do you transfer the business to the next generation, or to a third party? How do you maintain the company's norms, values and traditions in the business transfer?
Developments on the ANBI status in 2022 and 2023
2 January 2023 - 2023 will be an important year for ANBIs. This is because there is a lot of movement within the ANBI landscape. On 21 June 2022, the Supervision of Public Benefit Report was published. The main question in that report is what possibilities there are to better reflect the public benefit character of ANBIs.
Register obligation in January 2023
23 December 2022 - Do you pay workers or service providers who are not employed by you? Unless the service provider issues an invoice with VAT, you must provide information on these payments to the tax authorities. This is called the information reporting obligation.
CESOP: reporting obligations PSP's
As of 1 January 2024, new reporting obligations will apply to payment service providers (PSP’s): the Central Electronic System of Payment information – CESOP. With this, the European Commission wishes to combat VAT fraud. The idea is to gain more insight and control over (digital) payment flows in the EU.
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
20 December 2022 - The European Commission presented in July 2021 its ambitious Fit for 55 legislation package, which supports its commitment to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions within the EU by at least 55% by 2030 (compared to 1990). From an international trade point of view, the most important part of the package is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).