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Forvis Mazars CEE tax guide 2024
Forvis Mazars published for the twelfth time its regional tax guide, which presents snapshots and comparative charts of the tax systems of 25 CEE countries for 2024.
PE Pan-European survey
We have interviewed 141 PE funds, out of which 20 from the CEE region, whereas 43 interviews were conducted across the continent (including 10 in CEE), and collected insights through an online questionnaire delivered with the support of ARX.
C-suite barometer 2024: Building global ambition
Our latest study reveals that 2024 is set to be a bounce forward year: a year of increasing investments to transform businesses and support growth ambitions.
Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2023/2024
The CEE region stands resilient in the face of global challenges, with attractive investment opportunities and robust domestic and cross-border dealmaking potential in 2024.
CEE deal advisory highlights 2023
In 2023 Mazars has been ranked the 3rd leading deal advisors in Central & Eastern Europe, based on the Mergermarket CEE Accountant League Table by the number of successful deals, and among the top 5 players by disclosed M&A deal value in CEE.
Future-proofing cyber security
In a world that has become reliant on digital technology, most organisations’ current cyber security strategies are no longer enough to combat threats. Future-proof your business by understanding and mitigating cyber risks.
OECD Pillar 2 GloBE in CEE
More than 140 jurisdictions have now signed up in principle to the global minimum tax framework, representing a ground-breaking plan to update key elements of the international tax system, which is no longer fit for purpose in a global and digitalised economy.
Impact of CSRD on non-EU groups & EU subsidiaries
The European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) includes an extra-territoriality principle that widens the population of companies subject to sustainability reporting to those outside the EU. The objective is to maintain a level playing field for all economic players operating in the European market.
Acting on the ESRS
As a framework for sustainability reporting, the first set (“Set 1”) of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) lay the foundations of the standardised common language for sustainability-related matters throughout Europe.
C-suite barometer 2023: ESG insights
With sustainabilty rising to the top of the C-suite agenda for planned investment, our C-suite ESG insights reports explore the current sustainability trends, priorities and challenges for businesses.
Mazars CEE tax guide 2023
For the eleventh time, Mazars is publishing a regional tax guide, which presents examples and comparative tables of the tax systems of 25 Central and Eastern European countries for 2023.
Preparing for the CSRD
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is now in force across the EU, with Member States given 18 months to adopt it into national law. The highly-anticipated directive requires a number of companies operating in the EU to publicly disclose and report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. This means businesses will need to be prepared to comply with more demanding...
CSRD: challenging new EU rules
In July 2022, new regulations on corporate sustainability reporting will be adopted in the EU. Mazars’ sustainability expert Jana Ružická explains the ambitious changes that businesses need to be aware of.
ESRS sustainability regulations released
As a framework for sustainability reporting, Set 1 of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) lay the foundations of the standardised common language for sustainability-related matters throughout Europe.
Bold leadership for a sustainable future
Our latest C-suite barometer shows that, while recognising the significant challenges of the past year, including inflation and economic instability, high energy prices, war and geopolitical tensions, leaders have a fighting spirit and positive outlook for 2023.
ESG: Where are you on the journey?
As environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues rise in global importance and increasingly dominate the business narrative, the Mazars report ESG: Where are you on the journey? sets out choices and pathways for companies of all sizes and sectors as they look to embark on the transition to a more sustainable business model.
Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2022/2023
The beginning of 2022 signalled to what was to be a turbulent year for both European and global market, as Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February. Trends that were already in play in 2021, rising inflation and higher borrowing costs, were greatly amplified. The war unleashed supply shocks, notably in the wholesale gas market.
CEE Deal Advisory Highlights 2022
In 2022, for the seventh year in a row, Mazars has been ranked among the top 5 leading deal advisors in Central & Eastern Europe, based on the Mergermarket CEE Accountant League Table by the number of successful deals.
How is ESG perceived by companies in Slovakia?
How do large companies operating in Slovakia cope with the opportunities and questions that the topic of ESG offers? We reveal the answers in a Mazars study with company leaders and executives, carried out in cooperation with the research agency Ipsos Slovakia.
Mazars Central and Eastern European Tax Guide 2022
For the tenth time, Mazars published its regional tax guide, which presents snapshots and comparative charts of the tax systems of 22 CEE countries for 2022.
Time for action: Mazars C-suite barometer 2021
At the close of 2021, our C-suite barometer showed businesses were emerging from the pandemic with a sense of confidence and resilience. They were confident in their ability to respond to the trends ahead, expecting to transform their businesses and planning to invest. ESG is now firmly on the C-suite agenda and businesses are making public commitments on a range of ESG topics. But are businesses...
Investing in CEE: Inbound M&A report 2021/2022
Despite concerns about Covid-19, resurgent inflation and rising energy prices, 2021 saw robust dealmaking across the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. CEE’s diverse markets and abundant targets are increasingly attractive to both domestic and inbound investors. This publication offers an overview of inbound M&A activity in the CEE region throughout 2021, and looks ahead to the opportunities...
Sustainable finance brochure
There is increasing recognition that climate change and other ESG risks jeopardise the world’s economy and financial systems.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
In April 2021, the European Commission adopted the draft Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, or CSRD, which significantly strengthens the current sustainability reporting requirements of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and expands the scope of companies concerned.
Focus on: The European Taxonomy
The Taxonomy regulation was adopted in June 2020 by the European Union and is a key element of the European plan to finance sustainable growth. Download Mazars Taxonomy brochure and learn more about the objectives of the new legislation.
Mazars CEE Deal Advisory Highlights 2021
In 2021 and for the sixth year in a row, Mazars has been ranked among the top 5 leading deal advisors in Central & Eastern Europe, based on Mergermarket CEE Accountant League Table by number of successful deals.
Responsible banking practices study 2021
Financial institutions increasingly recognise that climate change and other environmental, social and corporate governance risks jeopardise the world’s economy and financial system.
Payroll alert: January 2024 news overview
Read Mazars' newsletter in which our experts summarized the current payroll topics and updates.
Tax alert: Lex consolidation and other amendments
The National Council of the Slovak Republic approved several acts that also change the tax legislation. Please find below further details with respect to the most significant changes.
Tax alert: ViDA – VAT in the digital age
The value added tax ("VAT") regime is one of the most significant sources of income within the member states of the European Union and an important source of funding for the EU budget. The aim of the European Commission ("EC") is to increase the effectiveness of VAT collection, which resulted in the proposal of a legislative package for VAT in the digital age (hereinafter referred to as "ViDA") in...
Carbon duty: A new obligation for importers
The European Union has taken significant steps towards integrated climate and sustainability policies with the introduction of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM or “carbon duty”), which came into force in early October. What is the meaning of carbon duty and who will be affected?
Tax alert: Draft amendment to the VAT Act
On 25 October 2023, the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic (hereinafter referred to as "MF SR") published an adjusted draft amendment to Act No. 222/2004 Coll. on Value Added Tax (hereinafter referred to as the "VAT Act"). Most of the proposed amendments would enter into force on 1 January 2025. The adjusted draft amendment is the result of an inter-ministerial comment procedure. A summary...
Tax alert: ITA amendments and top-up tax
The Slovak Income Tax Act No. 595/2003 Coll. (hereinafter as "SITA”) was amended several times after 1 January 2023. Read about the most significant changes effective from 2023 and 2024 summarized below by our tax experts at Mazars.
Payroll alert: September news overview
Read the new edition of our payroll newsletter prepared by Mazars' experts.
Payroll alert special: Vacations in 2023
In summer, employers may expect an increased number of vacation requests. This is why we prepared the special edition of Mazars newsletter to accommodate the frequently asked questions.
Payroll alert: Labour Code changes as of 1.6.2023
Read the new edition of our payroll newsletter prepared by Mazars' experts.
Deadlines for Annual tax settlement 2022
The Labour Code amendment has introduced several changes as of 01.01.2023. Read the overview in our newsletter.
Updates on transfer pricing documentation content
At the end of 2022, the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic ("MFSR") published a new Guideline No. MF/020061/2022-724 (hereinafter referred to as "Guideline") in the Financial Bulletin No. 23/2022, stipulating the content of the transfer pricing documentation. The new Guideline is now available on the MFSR’s website.
Changes in the VAT Act from 1.1.2023 and 1.1.2024
On 6 December 2022 The National Council of the Slovak Republic (hereinafter „NC SR“) approved the Amendment to the VAT Act, which will introduce several new obligations for taxpayers. The Amendment to the VAT Act in the proposed wording takes effect from 1 January 2023, in the case of some provisions from 1 January 2024.
Webinar replay: Green IT - strategy & EU Taxonomy
Embrace the power of sustainability with our webinar on Green IT. Our ESG expert Louis hosted an insightful explanation into the strategies, regulations, and market practices shaping the future of environmentally responsible technology. Watch the recording below.
Webinar replay: Engaged employees for ESG growth
The success of a company goes hand in hand with engaged and motivated employees. Watch the recording of our webinar where Mazars experts presented the potential of linking sustainability and leadership topics in your company.
Webinar replay: What is new in payroll in 2024?
Replay the webinar where Mazars' experts focused on the 2023 annual tax settlement and payroll news as of 1 January 2024.
Webinar replay: The morale & decisions of managers
Are you interested in what moral imagination is and how it can be used to improve decision-making processes in companies? Watch the recording of Mazars webinar and find out why it is important to develop this often underestimated but important competency in managerial roles.
Webinar replay: Uncovering greenwashing with GCD
Watch the recording of our past webinar where the speakers from Mazars and Ipsos dug into the dreaded greenwashing. You'll find out what the new European Green Claims Directive contains, as well as what what is the point of view of business and consumers according the current surveys.
Webinar replay: Committed & excellent leadership
Rewatch the next in a series of free webinars on leadership with Zuzana Čmelíková, an expert on the topic of resilience at Mazars in Slovakia. Fill in the short form below and access the recording of the session.
Webinar replay: Creation of organizational culture
Rewind back and watch the recording of our past webinar guided by Mazars' leadership & resilience development professional Zuzana Čmelíková.
Webinar replay: Well-being & psychological safety
Fill out the short form and rewatch our webinar on resilience and leadership.
Webinar replay: Pillar 2 GloBE
After a long time in development by OECD and member countries, the global 15% minimum tax (Pillar 2 GloBE), is close to implementation in some jurisdictions which will require adjustments from all affected groups. Our webinar was focused on the key issues and upcoming requirements in the light of the July further Administrative Guidance on Pillar 2 from the OECD and other new developments.
Webinar replay: How to sustainable procurement?
Rewatch our webinar where ESG experts at Mazars, together with a guest speaker from Lyreco, presented tips and examples from practice that can inspire you to implement sustainable procurement in your company.
Webinar replay: Resilience & energy management
Watch the recording of Mazars' webinar on resilience & energy management. Discover the power of resilience in navigating challenges and achieving peak performance.
Webinar replay: Transfer pricing for the year 2023
Watch the webinar replay and discover the updates about transfer pricing in 2023 from Mazars' tax experts.
Webinar replay: Using Microsoft Power Platform
At our upcoming webinar, Mazars' experts will show you the benefits of Microsoft Power Platform. Register and learn more about practical examples and strategies for low-code and no-code solutions.
CEE webinar replay: EU Taxonomy & creators' vision
With the remaining 4 parts of the EU Taxonomy due to be released in the near future, Mazars in Slovakia invited Mr. Sean Kidney, CEO of the Climate Bonds Initiative and one of the principal authors of the EU Taxonomy disclosures.
CEE webinar replay: Challenges of the EU Taxonomy
According to the European Commission and national consumer authorities survey, 42% of green claims made by companies were exaggerated, false or deceptive.
Webinar replay: Responsible supply chain
Watch the replay of our afternoon chat on sustainable supply chain management - the key to building a resilient and responsible business. Fill in the short form and learn more from our expert speakers.
Webinar replay: Companies’ ESG profile assessment
Financial institutions will assess companies according to the level of sustainable approach in their business. Companies must be prepared to being screened regarding the application of ESG aspects to their business. What questions from financial institutions should entrepreneurs and company leaders expect? Watch our replay to learn more.
Webinar replay: Carbon footprint - scope 3
Defining the scope 3 of carbon audits is probably the most complex task of this mandatory exercise for large companies.
Webinar replay: Carbon emissions - scopes 1 & 2
Everything that can be measured can be improved. With this phrase in mind, carbon accounting should be approached.
Webinar replay: Green IT
When we think about climate change and resource scarcity, we usually think about transportation, industry, and agriculture. We rarely think about the impact of digital technology, and what it means for this part of the economy.
Webinar replay: VAT changes 2023 & 2024
The goal and vision of the amendment to the VAT Act was a simpler application of the rules and a lower bureaucratic burden. Whether the vision turns into reality will be shown by practice. Nonetheless, this does not change the fact that there are many changes and it is easy to get lost in them. Let our tax experts guide you through the news. Fill in the short form below & watch the replay.
Webinar replay: Financial sector & GHG Accounting
PCAF has issued a standard with the ambition to do a qualified estimate of emissions related to financial products (cases of investments, insurance portfolios, etc.). How do banks and insurance companies embrace this standard? Fill in the short form below & watch the replay with the experts.