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Avoid the 2026 Tax Cliff: Prepare for the federal estate tax exemption to drop significantly on January 1, 2026, which may subject more Florida estates to heavy taxation. Probate is...
The S.r.l. (Società a responsabilità limitata) is the most flexible and popular corporate structure for foreign investors entering the Italian market. An Italian Notary Public is legally required to oversee...
The 2026 Sunset: On January 1, 2026, federal estate tax exemptions are scheduled to drop by nearly 50 percent, making proactive planning essential for Florida property owners. Probate Avoidance: Florida...
Business rescue is a formal rehabilitation process designed to save "financially distressed" companies from liquidation. A general moratorium is triggered immediately, providing legal protection against creditor claims and asset seizures....
Lower Intervention Thresholds: The Competition Bureau can now challenge mergers that significantly lessen competition even if they do not create a total monopoly. Global Revenue Penalties: Violations may result in...
Choosing a foreign "Seat" for arbitration allows global SaaS vendors to apply non-Indian procedural laws, though Indian courts can still grant interim relief unless specifically excluded. Institutional arbitration (e.g., SIAC...
Jurisdiction is determined by "habitual residence" or "domicile," meaning you do not need to be a British citizen to divorce in England or Wales. The UK court views all global...
Foreign investors must obtain an Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) before applying for an Enterprise Registration Certificate (ERC) to legally operate. Vietnam follows a "Negative List" approach, meaning any sector not...
21-Day Deadline: You have exactly 21 days from the date your dismissal takes effect to lodge an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission. Minimum Employment Period: You must...
Foreign corporations must file their General Information Sheet (GIS) with the SEC within 30 days of their annual meeting or the anniversary of their license issuance. Maintaining a local Resident...
Foreign investors must register their business with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) before commencing operations. The minimum issued share capital for any Nigerian...
You must submit unfair dismissal claims to the Fair Work Commission within 21 days of your termination date. Employees have a legal right to request flexible or remote work arrangements...
Legal Foundation: All commercial contracts in Malaysia are primarily governed by the Contracts Act 1950, which requires offer, acceptance, consideration, and the intention to create legal relations. Stamp Duty is...
All legal entities registered in Greece must identify and register their Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) in the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (K.M.P.O.). A Beneficial Owner is defined as any...
California law generally provides a four-year statute of limitations for written contract breaches and a two-year limit for oral agreements. Proving a breach requires demonstrating a valid contract, your performance,...
International firms must comply with POPIA if they process personal information within South Africa or use automated or non-automated means situated in the country. Compliance is built upon eight specific...
A Representative Office (RO) in Vietnam is strictly for non-profit activities such as market research, promotion, and liaison; it cannot generate direct revenue or sign commercial contracts. Licensing is governed...
International businesses are subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) if they meet specific revenue or data processing thresholds, regardless of physical presence in the United States. The 2026...
Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZPs) may maintain a 0% corporate tax rate on qualifying income, whereas mainland entities face a standard 9% rate on profits exceeding 375,000 AED. Transitioning requires...
The UK uses a "no-fault" divorce system, meaning you no longer need to prove adultery, desertion, or unreasonable behavior to end a marriage. A minimum of 26 weeks is required...