Jurisdictions news

France will simplify the procedure for extending a residence permit
From July 15, 2024, a new procedure will come into force that will allow foreigners residing in France to apply for an extension of their residence permit online.

The best cities for remote work
The Berlin-based WorkMotion platform conducted a study among 85 cities around the world and ranked the best cities for remote work.

End of the residence permit program in Latvia
The Latvian Seimas in the final reading approved amendments to the immigration law, which suspend the unhindered extension of a temporary residence permit (residence permit) in the republic for citizens of Russia and Belarus.

JPMorgan under suspicion?
In Frankfurt an inspection was being conducted at the offices of the American bank JPMorgan Chase & Co., related to the investigation of a high—profile tax fraud in the history of Germany - the so-called Cum-Ex transactions.

Switzerland raises taxes
The Swiss Federal Council issued the official statement in which it announced that the state continues the procedure for implementing the global minimum tax in accordance with Component 2 of the OECD Decision for the International Tax Reform.

The senate of the USA decided not to raise a tax for rich men
Senators didn't support Barack Obama's initiative on raising a tax rate for the rich Americans, also known as "Buffett's rule".

The US Securities and Exchange Commission enhance cooperation with EC and Cayman islands
The representative of the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it has established two Memorandums of understanding with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) as part of long-term strategy to improve the oversight of regulated entities that operate across national borders.