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 Covid-19 impact on ECL of banks in Europe?
24 mei 2022 | 14.00 - 15.00 uur (CET) Op dinsdag 24 mei vindt het webinar ‘In the wake of the Ukraine crisis, what are the lessons learnt from the Covid-19 impact on Expected Credit Losses of banks in Europe?’ plaats. U bent van harte uitgenodigd om deel te nemen aan de preview van ons nieuwe rapport over de belangrijkste conclusies van de Covid-19-impact op de verwachte kredietverliezen...
Seminar Uitdagingen Maatschappelijke organisaties
21 juni 2022 | 14.00 – 17.30 uur Op dinsdag 21 juni vindt het gratis seminar ‘De uitdagingen voor Maatschappelijke organisaties’ bij het Eye Filmmuseum in Amsterdam plaats. Tijdens dit live evenement nemen we u mee in de uitdagingen die u heeft als goede doelen-, culturele- of belangenorganisatie. Hoe meet u de impact die u maakt als maatschappelijke organisatie? Welke fiscale ontwikkelingen...
Terugkijken: Webinar | Het hybride werken
Mazars Payroll Accounting organiseerde het webinar ‘Het hybride werken: het automatiseren van de reiskosten- en thuiswerkvergoedingen.
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Duurzaamheidsrapportage: internationale vereisten
16 mei 2022 - In deel 1 van dit drieluik hebben wij u geïnformeerd over de kansen, ontwikkelingen en risico’s op het gebied van duurzaamheid, verplichte verslaggeving en de mogelijke impact van de aankomende CSRD op mkb-bedrijven in Nederland. Tevens worden (praktische) handvatten geboden op welke wijze u als mkb-bedrijf een start kunt maken met het formuleren van een duurzaamheidsstrategie en welke stappen u kunt zetten om duurzaamheid te implementeren in uw bedrijf. In deel 2 nemen wij u mee in een aantal (toekomstige) vereisten op het gebied van duurzaamheid, die mogelijk ook impact zullen hebben op uw mkb-bedrijf.
Movement in the transport and logistic sector
11 May 2022 – The demand for logistic services is constantly growing. Both the corona crisis and high fuel prices are affecting the profitability of companies in the logistic sector. Developments such as digitalization, cybersecurity and sustainability also require significant investments. The Transport and logistic sector remains popular in the M&A market. Entrepreneurs in this sector see a great opportunity for a sale, which is reflected in the number of acquisitions in the sector. This exceeds the level of 2019; a further consolidation of the logistic sector is forthcoming.
Changes to taxation of box 3
2 May 2022 – Following the Christmas ruling by the Supreme Court on the current box 3 system, the State Secretary of Finance sent a memorandum to the Second Chamber on Friday, April 15, outlining the contours of the new box 3 system. This memorandum introduces a capital gains tax, in which the actual return achieved on assets in box 3 is taxed. In this update, we will discuss the proposed changes that may be of importance to box 3 taxpayers (i.e. anyone with more than €50,000 in box 3 assets).
Samen op weg naar de zomer
11 mei 2022 - De maand mei is bekend van het gezegde; ‘In mei leggen alle vogels een ei’. Het is een mooi gezegde, maar klopt die wel? Het betreft een weerspreuk die kijkend naar de natuur weerlegd kan worden. Lang niet alle vogelsoorten leggen in de maand mei hun ei. Dat hangt af van verschillende variabelen, zoals de soort vogel of het klimaat waarin vogels eieren leggen.
Security standards for the logistic sector
11 May 2022 - Numerous security standards apply in the logistic sector. In this article, security experts Stijn Belt of logistiek adviesbureau Groenewout and Pascal Verbaten of Verbaten Security Consultancy explain how companies can apply all the security requirements to concrete demands that a (new) warehouse must meet.
UBO register for foundations and associations
28 April 2022 – The deadline for registering in the UBO register has passed. Organisations which are not registered with their UBOs (Ultimate Beneficial Owners or beneficial owners) risk a fine and refusal of service by companies subject to the Wwft, such as banks. As of this moment, the Chamber of Commerce has a backlog of UBOs in processing the registration of UBOs. . Those who have already registered have nothing to worry about.
Waarde van een vakantiedag van een zieke werknemer
26 april 2022 - Op 9 december 2021 heeft het Europese Hof van Justitie (‘het Europese Hof’) bevestigd dat een zieke werknemer die een vakantiedag opneemt hierover 100% van zijn reguliere loon dient te ontvangen. De zieke werknemer mag dus niet gekort worden op zijn loon tijdens een vakantiedag. In dit artikel lichten we toe welke rechten uw werknemers hebben.
ATAD3: Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive
26 April 2022 – The European Commission published a draft Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive – commonly known as ATAD3 – which seeks to prevent the misuse of so called ‘Shell Companies’ for tax purposes. ATAD3 may already impact your real estate structures, holding structures and financial investment structures as the review period has already started as from 1 January 2022.