Events
Find out where you can connect with TAXAND at upcoming events, conferences, symposia and more, get a flavour of our most recent events and learn about our latest training activities.
TAXAND VAT & Customs Symposium, Marbella
Designed to share technical knowledge across our global network for our clients' benefit, TAXAND's indirect tax team met for a four day Symposium in Marbella, Spain between 26th and 29th October 2008.
Partners from our member firms gave detailed presentations on the indirect tax systems of Brazil, Canada, the EU, Norway, Pakistan, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine and the USA. Each session incorporated an interactive discussion on the implications of local indirect tax systems for multinational clients.
Comprehensive workshops then provided a think tank formula for participants to discuss specific indirect tax areas including: the indirect tax treatment of services and outsourcing; the implications of VAT in mergers and acquisitions; the tax aspects of commissioner/agent structures including ERP systems; the importance of taking account of VAT implications in real estate transactions and how to maximise Customs duties.
The outputs from our Symposium will be shared exclusively with clients shortly. Our next technical session will take place in Miami in February 2009. For further information please contact E. laurent.grencon@atoz.lu. To find out more about our indirect tax team just view our indirect tax services area.
TAXAND client conference, Shanghai
On the 16th September our member firm in China hosted a client conference at the award-winning Pudong Shangri-La hotel in Shanghai. TAXAND speakers presented to an audience of over 50 multinational clients based in China. To experience the insights shared on the day into the tax implications of investing & doing business in China, US, Europe & Latin America, please view the presentation here.
We are all looking forward to TAXAND's next global conference in MIAMI on 19th to 20th February 2009. If you would like to join us, just let your nearest TAXAND advisor know.
TAXAND annual global conference, Maastricht
The conference featured high profile external speakers including Professors Willem Buiter and Marius van Nieuwkerk who delivered engaging sessions on the current economic climate and what we can learn from historical downturns. Professor Frans Vanistandael also spoke about the free movement of capital between the EU and emerging markets and its impact on clients.
Sunday and Monday focused on TAXAND service lines sharing technical knowledge for the purpose of translating discussions into tangible advice to address our clients' latest tax issues. Nine groups met and outputs will be shared with our clients over the coming months.Tuesday was dedicated to bespoke meetings for pre-selected clients who were introduced to key TAXANDERS across their operating territories. Specific discussions on each client's latest tax issues were held and actionable advice identified.
Networking sessions were enjoyed by all and solidified TAXANDERS' strong working relationships even further. TAXAND Real Estate makes connections at MIPIM 2008
Members of the TAXAND Real Estate team from Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland represented our network at MIPIM this year. MIPIM is the primary event for the international property trade.
TAXAND's stand attracted a range of clients; meetings were held with contacts throughout the fair. We were delighted to welcome more than 100 clients to our annual cocktail party to celebrate the success of completed projects and the onset of new opportunities.
Next year's event, MIPIM 2009, will take place in Cannes from March 10 to 13. We look forward to seeing all our clients there and discussing further how we can work with you to deliver tax efficient advice for your real estate investments.