It took 5 long years, but the hard work was worth it. We won Tax Law Firm of the Year
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It took a long 5️⃣ time, but the drudgery was worth it. We won Tax Law Firm of the Year 🏆🙂 When you win an award, it’s usually a lot of hours of good work. And for us it is no different. I’m delighted that the link between law, tax and accountancy now operates under […]
The practice of businessmen in buying cars for company and (only) private use resembles the practice of the population in (not) observing anti-pandemic measures
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The practice of businessmen in buying cars for company and (only) private use resembles the practice of the population in (not) observing anti-pandemic measures. A company buys a car also (only) for private use, claims full VAT deduction on the purchase as well as on the fuel, and includes the cost of the car (through […]
In 2016, we sat with Peter Varga for the first time for coffee in Eurovea and together we “took courage” to leave Dentons and A&O Shearman Slovakia and start our own consulting business
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In 2016, Peter Varga and I sat down for coffee at Eurovea for the first time and together we “took the courage” to leave Dentons and A&O Shearman Slovakia and start our own consulting business. When we finally decided to go for it, our business plan had only two points. The first was that we […]
How not to lose 50.000,- Euros in 15 days?
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How not to lose 50.000,- Euros in 15 days? One of our clients (Company Ltd.) did not check the electronic mailbox where the court sent him an official document for several months. The content of the mail was a lawsuit against the Company together with the court’s invitation to the Company to comment on the […]
On 15.3.2023 the European Parliament approved the ELTIF 2.0 Regulation
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Is it possible to set up an alternative investment fund in Slovakia that is available for retail with a portfolio such as real estate, trading companies, intellectual property and even aircraft or vessels? On 15 March 2023, the European Parliament approved the ELTIF 2.0 Regulation, which makes so-called European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) significantly more […]
WATCH TO “COST”
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WATCHES TO “COST” 1) SMART watches are argued to be used for the purpose of SMS, time keeping, navigation and other functions that are practical for business. However, unlike a mobile phone, a watch feels more “private” and therefore, in the worst case scenario, the tax office may want you to prove that you only […]
You only have a few hours to file your tax return
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You only have a few hours to file your tax return. So what? Have you finally remembered us accountants? We’ve got the hang of it 😊 Anyone can forget, so it’s good to have someone to remind you of important deadlines. There is no notification like a notification. Ours is not meant to be annoying […]
I have long seen VAT controls as one of the biggest weapons in the hands of the state
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I have long seen VAT controls as one of the biggest weapons in the hands of the state. If Slovakia were a weaker rule of law, the invasiveness of VAT controls would be an ideal tool to: – Overwhelm the competition (i.e. the controlled tax entity) with administration; – Destroy the competition; – Reduce the […]
The administrative burden of collecting, storing and submitting documents to the accounting department is a bogeyman for many clients. It doesn’t have to be that way at all.
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TO GIVE or NOT TO GIVE? 👩🏽💻 “Please give me the receipt for the petrol, the one for 44€ from 4.3.” 👨 “I have already handed it to you.” 👩🏽💻 “Unfortunately, I didn’t find it in the documents I handed over.” This fight between accountant and client has been going on for some time now. […]