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Digital Gold: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Intellectual Property in Digital Projects
In today’s digital economy, intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets a business can own. From marketing content and software code to databases and digital platforms, a significant portion of a company’s value is tied to intangible yet strategic digital assets. Yet many businesses start digital projects – such as website development, marketing […]
Labor Disputes and Employee Claims Against Employers – How to Avoid Unnecessary Disputes?
Even in workplaces that are managed professionally and properly, tensions may develop between employees and employers, and at times, these tensions evolve into labor disputes and even complex and costly legal claims. Many of these disputes do not arise in a single day, but rather develop gradually, and sometimes it is possible to prevent their […]
Exit Tax in Poland vs Austria – A Practical Comparison
What is exit tax in principle? “Exit tax” (Wegzugsbesteuerung also called “tax on unrealised gains”) is a set of rules designed to tax latent (unrealised) capital gains when a taxpayer (or assets) leaves a jurisdiction in a way that would otherwise deprive that jurisdiction of its future taxing right on a later disposal. In cross-border […]
Portugal: Everything you need to know about Non-Habitual Resident (NHR)
1. The Original NHR Regime (2009–2023) – Now Closed The original Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) regime was one of Europe’s most attractive tax programs for expats, retirees, and remote workers. It offered some very generous benefits: – 10-year duration (one-time only, not renewable) – 20% flat tax on Portuguese-sourced income from certain high-value professions – Exemptions […]
Bulgaria: Personal Income Tax
1. General information The Bulgarian personal income tax (PIT) regime is characterized by a notably simple and low-tax structure compared to most European Union jurisdictions. It operates on a flat tax principle, whereby a uniform rate of 10% applies to the majority of personal income categories, including employment income, income from independent activities, rental income, […]
Bulgaria: Residence Permits Overview
I. Long-Term Residence Permit (up to 1 year) – Based on Investment This type of residence permit may be issued to non-EU nationals for a period of up to one year. Permanent residence cannot be acquired under these grounds. 1. Purchase of Real Estate A foreign national may obtain a long-term residence permit for up […]
Non-Domicile Cyprus: Tax Residency for Individuals and Non-Domiciled Status
Introduction Non-Domicile Cyprus: Tax Residency for Individuals and Non-Domiciled Status The Non-Domiciled framework has substantially strengthened Cyprus’s position as a favourable jurisdiction for international investors, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals seeking tax-efficient relocation. The regime offers significant exemptions from Special Contribution Tax (SCT) on dividends, along with a series of incentives aimed at professionals and shareholders […]
Exit Tax as a Barrier to Free Movement – Historical and Contemporary Reflections
Introduction Exit taxation, currently in place in many modern states, constitutes a significant obstacle to the free movement of people and capital. Although often justified by the need to protect domestic tax bases, exit taxes can materially influence individual migration decisions and must therefore be carefully considered before relocating abroad. In practice, a decision to […]
Be Bold: Redefining Cross-Border Legal Services at the WLN Dubai Spring Conference 2026
In February 2026, the Warwick Legal Network (WLN) gathered in the heart of the UAE for the Spring 2026 Conference. Hosted by the Paoletti Law Group, the event brought together legal professionals from across the globe under the ambitious theme: “Be Bold. Why Not?”. As a international legal network, our focus was on exploring the […]
10 Executive Board Mistakes that kill digital transformation
Digital transformation is one of the riskiest undertakings an organization can attempt. Despite this, many executive teams still think of it as a mere “upgrade.” In practice, failures rarely result from software errors. Most often, they occur where technology has no impact: in strategy, structure, processes, and accountability. Digital transformation is a difficult process that […]