European Union: Corporate and Company Law

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New Limit To Large Cash Payments And Prohibition Of Anonymous Instruments
The Anti-Money Laundering Regulation introduces sweeping changes to EU financial compliance, establishing a EUR 10,000 cap on cash transactions, prohibiting anonymous financial instruments, and mandating the conversion of bearer shares. These measures fundamentally reshape how businesses handle large payments and corporate ownership structures, with strict deadlines and automatic penalties for non-compliance.
Luxembourg Government
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CMS Luxembourg
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What Ultimately Determines Whether A Compliance Programme Succeeds Or Fails?
What ultimately determines whether a compliance programme succeeds or fails? This article explores the critical role of leadership, accountability and employee engagement in fostering a culture of compliance, examining how ethical conduct and organizational values influence the practical implementation of compliance measures and what distinguishes effective programmes from those that exist only on paper.
Cyprus Commercial
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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
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Portuguese Real Estate Transfer Tax On Restructurings Violates EU Law – Signal Effect For Germany
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled that Portugal's real estate transfer tax on restructurings violates the Capital Duty Directive when applied to share contributions in companies holding real estate. This landmark decision has significant implications for German real estate transfer tax law, where similar provisions exist for share deals involving property-holding companies, potentially rendering certain tax assessments incompatible with EU law.
Germany Tax
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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