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Years of legislative process on the Community level and of discussions among legal and industry experts reach their culmination Two new European regulations were published on 5 May 2017 in the Official Journal of the European Union, one concerning medical devices as such, and the other in vitro diagnostic devices

Lithuania: Changes to the Law on Legal Status of Foreigners mean that as of 1 May foreigners may be hired for seasonal work more quickly and easily. Businesses may now take advantage of simplified employment procedures for foreigners after a change in the procedure for issuing work permits. The amendments

Foreign members of control organs of Estonian companies may face income tax in Estonia Already since 1 January 2015 directors’ fees paid to non-resident board members of an Estonian company are subject to taxation in Estonia, regardless of whether those fees are paid by a resident or non-resident person. The

Are you a public sector partner? Do not forget to register! In February 2017, the so-called act against shell companies came into force. This introduced the register of public sector partners. From now on, persons acting as public sector partners must be registered. Mandatory registration applies to all persons who

Czech Republic: Yet another "Major" Amendment to Insolvency Law The amendment bill (Act No. 64/2017) to the Insolvency Act, rather grandly referred to as "major amendment", comes into force on 1 July 2017. The various changes bring clarification as to the international and local jurisdiction of insolvency courts, a legal