A Risk-Free CEO: Reality or Myth?

Training Session by Peter Varga and Tomáš Dema: “
” Video Recording of the Webinar

Topic: A Risk-Free CEO: Reality or Myth?
Format: Webinar
Speakers: Peter Varga (Highgate Group), Tomáš Demo (Highgate Group)

Peter Varga and Tomáš Demo, founders and partners of Highgate Law & Tax—the Law Firm of the Year in the areas of tax law and capital markets—will guide you through the following topics in a practical manner during the webinar:

• The managing director’s personal liability for unpaid invoices, taxes, or the company’s bankruptcy.
• The liability of an executive officer for the actions of other executive officers, or the duration of liability after the end of their term of office.
• Options for paying compensation to executives and partners.
• Legal tax optimization of compensation payments from the company.

WEBINAR CONTENT – Questions

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR

• Am I also liable for the mistakes and violations committed by other executives or employees?
• Can I still be held liable after my term of office ends?
• Can I personally guarantee payment of the company’s unpaid taxes or invoices?
• Can I be prosecuted if the company doesn’t pay its invoices?
• I have entered into an unfavourable contract – am I liable as a partner?
• Am I acting on the instruction of the shareholders – am I liable for breaking the law?
• Accountant’s or lawyer’s mistake – am I responsible as a director?

WAGES, BONUSES, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND TAX OPTIMIZATION

• Is it legal to be a managing director without a salary?
• Is a managing partner required to receive compensation?
• As a managing director and partner, is it better to pay yourself a dividend?
• Can I borrow money from the company?
• How can you optimize compensation for a CEO and a partner?

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

• When do I have to file for bankruptcy?
• What should you do if a company fails to pay its debts?
• Am I liable with my personal assets if the company goes bankrupt?
• What is the risk if I switch the company to a “white horse”?