At Forvis Mazars, we inform you about the recent developments and rules and regulations that can have impact on you or your organisation. Would you like to minimise your risks and maximise your opportunities? We have listed several noteworthy news items that can be of use to you.
Tackling climate change: the role of banking regulation and supervision report
Mazars and the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) are proud to have come together to produce a global report providing unique insight on current and upcoming financial regulatory evolutions aimed at tackling climate change. What policy adjustments are being undertaken in different jurisdictions around the world to assess and control climate risks? How are these actions likely to develop in future? Find out in our new research and get ready for radical regulatory change.
SLIM-subsidy: learning and developing in SMEs
February 13 - As of March 2020, there is a new scheme, the SLIM subsidy, that encourages Dutch SMEs to continue to invest in employee development. In addition to SMEs, larger companies in the catering, recreation and agriculture sectors are also eligible for subsidy. Companies can apply for this subsidy to, for example, set up a business school, receive career advice for their employees and keep their employees' skills up-to-date.
New year tips 2020
February 13, 2020 - We have now been on the road for over a month in the new year and that also means that the new tax changes are already in force. Are you aware of all changes in 2020? Mazars lists the most important changes for you as a transport entrepreneur.
XXL-warehouses, the advantages and disadvantages
February 13, 2020 - XXL warehouses are increasingly being built under the influence of e-commerce and retail. These are warehouses with a floor space of at least 40,000 m². In this article, the pros and cons are weighed against each other.
Recruit and keep staff in the transport sector
13 February 2020 - The demand for transport is increasing, but there is a great shortage of drivers. Transporters walk all the ways to get good people. Subsidies, new entrants, a better collective labor agreement, more women in the profession. All things to tackle together with the sector.
Retirement for foreign workers, have you regulated?
13 February 2020 - Within the Transport & Logistics sector, foreign workers are increasingly deployed who are temporarily seconded to the Netherlands by an employer from another EU country (within or outside the group). These foreign posted workers are in any case entitled to the most important employment conditions that apply in the Netherlands by law and / or generally binding collective labor agreement, such as wages, miscellaneous allowances, expense allowances and year-end bonuses. But in some cases this also includes claims to an industry-wide pension scheme.
Compliance with laws and regulations when controlling financial statements
13 February 2020 - When auditing the financial reporting, accountants apply NV COS 250 Standard. This standard means that in the audit engagement they must take into account compliance with (relevant) laws and regulations in order to gain more insight into how a company deals with the relevant laws and regulations.
Balance sheet work market: key points for transporters
13 February 2020 - Recently we have included you in outline in the points of attention for you as a transport entrepreneur in order to be as well prepared as possible for a possible new economic crisis. One of the points that we pointed out to you was the entry into force of the Balanced Labor Market Act (Wab). In this article we will discuss the consequences of the Wab and what actions you should take.
Follow-up in the family business - part 1 of 4
27 January 2020 - Business succession within family businesses is usually a complex and emotional issue. It is never easy to distance yourself from your company as a transferring party. After all, you have devoted a large part of your life to your company full of passion. Proper (and timely) preparation for your follow-up is an important condition in order to be able to guarantee the continuity of your company, whereby you must pay attention, among other things, to the transfer of ownership, management and control of the company.
Meet the conditions of the ANBI
10 January 2020 - In the Netherlands, more than 43,000 institutions have obtained ANBI status. This status provides these institutions with many financial benefits. Research shows that there are many ANBI's that do not meet the ANBI conditions. These institutions run the risk that the Tax Authorities will decide to withdraw their ANBI status. This is a reason for us to draw attention to the importance of meeting the ANBI conditions.
The taxation device: continuation of your company - part 2 of 4
17 December 2019 - ''What is the best way to transfer my transport company to the next generation?'' In this article we will discuss one of the options for doing this, namely setting up a trust office foundation, and we highlight the benefits and important points for attention.