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European Commission VAT Expert Group Workshop summary, 14-15 October, Brussels
On 14 and 15 October, Jan Sarnowski, head of B2RLaw’s tax department, participated in a workshop of the EC VAT Expert Group in Brussels. B2R Law is one of two Polish organisations selected by the Commission to represent Polish tax advisors in the VAT Expert Group. The two-day discussion focused on recommendations regarding the current challenges of European VAT, as well as general directions of development of this tax in the next 5, 15 and 25 years.
What were the key issues discussed?
The EU has ambitious goals for sustainable development. Should VAT play a role in achieving the EU’s sustainability goals? What would be the effectiveness of such measures and how would they affect the complexity of the European VAT system?
Today, the world’s most valuable resource is no longer gold or oil, but data. The analysis of relevant and reliable data is crucial in many areas of the private economy, as well as in the public sector, in order to protect the VAT revenues of countries threatened by tax fraud. Managing the data comes with challenges in terms of privacy and data security. How much should tax administrations know about taxpayers to ensure both the effectiveness of tax collection and the rights of individual citizens and confidential business information?
The EU platform economy is growing rapidly, from an estimated €3 billion in 2016 to €14 billion in 2020, affecting an increasing number of business sectors (e.g. finance, transport, accommodation and retail). Currently, online platforms don’t fit comfortably into the international VAT framework. How can new payment and reporting obligations be designed to avoid distortions of competition? Is there a way to ensure VAT neutrality in the choice between traditional and e-commerce distribution channels?
The results of the workshop will be presented to the new European Commission (2024-2029) in December 2024.
Agnieszka Hajos-Iwańska and Małgorzata Tomaka at AI<>BA Conference 2024
Join us at the AI<>BA conference at Muzeum Śląskie in Katowice – the sole conference that blends a variety of global insights with practical, hands-on guidance, providing real-world case studies and concrete examples of how AI can fuel business growth and transformation.
On 22 October, Agnieszka and Gosia will hold a workshop: “Chatching the future: navigating the AI legal landscape for business”.
More about the event: AIBA conference – Katowice 2024 – AI<>BA Conference – Katowice 2024
B2RLaw represents Poland at the European Commission workshop on the future of European VAT
On October 14th and 15th, Jan Sarnowski (Counsel, Tax Advisor, LL.M., Head of B2RLaw’s Tax Practice), will participate in the the VAT Expert Group workshop aimed at preparing recommendations on the further development of European VAT for the new European Commission (2024-2029).
The VAT Expert Group (VEG) is a body that assists and advises the European Commission on VAT matters, in particular on the preparation of new legislative acts, policy initiatives, and the practical implementation of VAT legislation.
The current VAT Expert Group has been appointed by the Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union for a three-year mandate starting on 1 October 2022 and ending on 30 September 2025.
The group is composed of individual experts with particular expertise in VAT and organisations representing business and tax practitioners who can contribute to the development and implementation of EU VAT policy. The VEG currently consists of 40 experts: 7 individuals and representatives of 33 organisations. B2R Law is one of the two Polish organisations selected by the Commission to represent Polish tax advisors in the VAT Expert Group.
The VEG meets quarterly. Its sessions consist of presentations on the current legislative, political, and judicial developments in European VAT, summarised by representatives of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union. This is followed by a debate aimed at providing feedback and opinions from prominent members of the academic, business, and tax advisory communities.
B2RLaw on Warsaw Security Forum 2024 (1-2 October)
The Warsaw Security Forum (”WSF”) is one of the leading European conferences dedicated to transatlantic cooperation and focusing on developing shared responses to common challenges, with an emphasis on the security of Central and Eastern Europe.
Since its inception, the Warsw Security Forum is organized by the Casimir Pulaski Foundation, in strategic partnership with NATO and the National Security Bureau to the President of the Rupublic of Poland. The 10th anniversary edition of WSF welcomes over 2000 participants, 200 speakers from more than 90 countries, including Presidents, Prime Ministers, more than 30 Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Energy, Members of Parliament, as well as NATO, EU and OSCE delegations.
B2Rlaw is represented by:
+ Rafał Stroiński – Advocate, Managing Partner
+ Roman Iwański – Advocate, Partner
More about the Warsaw Security Forum here.
Rafal Stroinski – panelist at the XXXIII Economic Forum in Karpacz 2024
Today is the first day of the XXXIII Economic Forum in Karpacz – the largest platform for meetings and dialogue in Central and Eastern Europe. It is here that people with decisive influence on the fate of Poland, Europe and the World have been meeting for more than 30 years. Hence this year’s slogan: “Time for new leaders: shaping the future together.”
At the special invitation of the Foundation Institute for Eastern Studies, Rafał Stroiński (LL.M., Lawyer, Managing Partner) will participate in the panel “Social dynamics in the face of autonomous cars”.
When: September 5, 2024 | 11:40 am
Moderator: Tomasz Jaworski (Information Processing Center National Research Institute)
Other panelists: Professor Rafał Dańko (Rector for Student Affairs at AGH), Paweł Malinowski, PhD (Professor at AGH), Tomasz Majkusiak (Geotronics S.A.).
See you in Karpacz!
More information about the program: on the organizer’s website
B2RLaw at XXXII International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO 2024
Let’s meet at the 32st International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO at Targi Kielce S.A. – the largest event of Polish and global defense industry leaders.
B2RLaw is represented by Roman Iwański (Advocate, Partner), Bogdan Duda (Attorney-at-law, Partner), Konrad Czernecki (Attorney-at-law, Associate) and Konrad Zając (Associate).
Traditionally in September, Targi Kielce turns into a meeting place for the world’s most important defense industry representatives. Each year, MSPO fits into the global geopolitical situation. In 2024, the International Defense Industry Exhibition will be held under the sign of the anniversary of Poland’s accession to NATO. The event’s honorary patron is President Andrzej Duda, the strategic partner is the Polish Armaments Group.
We are pleased to be part of such an important event for our country, which highlights the importance of international cooperation and addresses the most pressing topics in the defense industry.
More about the event – click here.
B2RLaw at Poland Days 2024
Where does science integrate with law in the context of technological development? In San Francisco on US-Poland Science & Technology Symposium in Silicon Valley and Stanford University! [JULY 9-12, 2024]
This year’s Symposium revolves around the theme of ”Quality of Life” as propelled by advancements in AI, Sustainability, IoE, Energy, Ecosystems, Health, and their impact on Polish, American, and global societies and markets.
Pay special attention to:
Session 5 “Law in Technology and Medicine – Obstacle or Risk Management Tool? moderated by Julia Stroińska;
Session 14 “Student session: preparing for the new world” moderated by Małgorzata Tomaka.
Organizer: US-Polish Trade Council
More about this year’s event: here
Bogdan Duda at Battery Forum Poland: 22-24 May 2024
Bogdan Duda will represent B2RLaw at Battery Forum Poland: Trade Fair for Batteries and Energy Storage Technologies and Power Supply.
BATTERY FORUM Poland is a industry event that aims to bring together leading companies, technical experts and practitioners from Poland and the entire Central and Eastern European region. The fair offers an excellent opportunity to establish business relationships, showcase innovative technologies and exchange knowledge and experience. BATTERY FORUM Poland is a place where innovation meets practical demand, and the potential of the industry is exploited to the maximum.
More about the event: on the official website
Panel Discussion: Well-being for Poland: challenges and opportunities
Last week we celebrated #2H4Family #HumanBE impacting work culture and lifestyle. In addition, on 17th May at the invitation of Harvard Club of Poland and Google, Rafal Stroiński took part in a panel discussion “Well-being for Poland: challenges and opportunities” together with:
– Magdalena Dziewguc (Country Director w Google Cloud Poland Sp. z o.o.),
– Jędrzej Witkowski, PhD (CEO at the Centre for Citizenship Education),
– Michał O. Zembala (KUL, Prof. MD PhD MBA FETCS FESC, Cardiac Transplant Surgeon),
– Natalia Zwierzchowska (Business Coaching & Wellbeing).
Well-being at work involves not only physical health but also emotional, social, and mental wellness. Creating a flourishing work environment requires a holistic approach. When individuals flourish, they bring their best selves to work, leading to higher productivity, creativity, and job satisfaction.
Andrzej Zając speaks at “Poland’s Energy Evolution: Understanding EU Regulations”
Today Andrzej Zając (Advocate, Partner, Head of Real Estate & Energy) was the speaker at “Poland’s Energy Evolution: Understanding EU Regulations” webinar.
Andrzej led the panel “Understanding the European Green Deal”.
The meeting was dedicated to Israeli companies and Investment Funds and organized by Trade with Israel in Poland.
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