EU Businesses working in Switzerland – how to make your project profitable, without being confronted with expensive fines once you are back home
Performing projects in Switzerland can be very interesting to international companies, especially since it’s generally well paid. However Switzerland is not a member of the European Union (EU) and therefore different rules apply.
Doing business in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates – what to look out for?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven emirates (Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain) located along the eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula.
Doing business in Germany – what do you need to consider?
The German population is more than 83 million. And yet the German is not really mobile within the country. There is a strong attachment to the region itself. Germany has 16 provinces (‘Bundesländer’) and each Bundesland has its own particularities – also in terms of industry or business preferences.
A conversation with Edith Nordmann, Managing Partner
Edith Nordmann is managing partner at ACG International. Prior to that she has worked for fifteen years as an attorney for international clients. In this interview we meet her.
No EU-Switzerland cooperation deal – what are the consequences?
After seven years of negotiations, Switzerland pulled the plug on 26 May 2021 of years of efforts to sign a historic partnership agreement with the EU. Due to ‘substantial differences on some key aspects’, further talks make no sense, according to the Swiss.
Brexit – why do you have to worry and what should you do?
The United Kingdom (UK) will leave the European Union’s (EU) single market and customs union on 31 December 2020. The end of the transition period will affect citizens, businesses and travel to and from the EU and the UK.
Please note! This means that from 1 January 2021 customs formalities will have to be completed for trade with the UK. If you do nothing, this is guaranteed to block your business.
The Netherlands Commercial Court: what is it and why should you consider it as an alternative to other courts?
The Netherlands Commercial Court (the NCC) is a new international forum for resolving complex commercial disputes based in Amsterdam that opened its doors on January 1, 2019. In such a brief period of time, the court has already become an attractive alternative to other international courts, where proceedings are conducted in English and foreign-trained attorneys can actively participate.
Business after Brexit – a Post-Brexit Checklist to avoid common but expensive mistakes
All you need to know about Business after Brexit: What’s happening next? How does it affect you? What should you do now – and why?
As of January 1st, 2021 the EU-UK relationship has completely changed. For anyone who is doing business with the UK it is important to understand what has happened and what this specifically means for your company.
Conducting international business
Your success relies on more than the right price and the quality of your product or service.
The Dutch have been an enterprising nation for centuries. Even as far back as the 17th century they dominated the European trade market and founded New Amsterdam which is now known as New York.
Conducting business in German speaking countries
When picturing international business, most entrepreneurs are thinking about faraway countries. However any cross-border business counts as international business. Therefore this also applies to doing business in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Three countries with striking similarities and yet also some differences.