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Germany Edition Revisited

On this special revisited episode of Vantage Worldwide, we revisit Germany, one of the world’s largest and most robust economies.

In this session we re-examine the current state of the German economy and explore how certain industry sectors are helping to shape its present resilience as well as its future. We also take a deep dive into a myriad of tax considerations, audit regulations and even employment law. It’s your ideal refresher for doing business in Germany.

Panelists:

• ⁠Jürgen von Lengerke, Betriebs- u. Steuerberatungsgesellschaft SHBB mbH⁠

• ⁠Petra Göckel, ADJUVA Treuhand GmbH⁠

• ⁠Reiner Streit, Nawrot & Partner GmbH

Spain Edition

On this episode of Vantage Worldwide we explore the diverse and culturally rich nation of Spain! As one of Europe’s most resilient economies, we tap into the expertise of our panellists to discuss the various best practices and key considerations for businesses seeking to establish themselves in the country as well as cover key areas such as the nation’s tax regime, employment regulations and the ever growing clean energy sector.

This episode is moderated by Abacus Worldwide Asia Pacific Regional Director, Ravin Krishnan.

Panelists include:

• Günter Helbing, DIKEOS Abogados
• Joan Reyes, Avantges Outsourcing

UAE Edition

On this episode of Vantage Worldwide we visit the middle eastern economic powerhouse that is the United Arab Emirates! Known for its diverse range of economic activity and multicultural population, we speak to three experts with decades of experience assisting businesses from across the globe in not only setting up operations in the nation but to prosper and grow as well. From understanding the nation’s elective monarchy system and accounting standards to taxation and cultural nuances, listen in to get a comprehensive 101 on just what it takes to business in the UAE.

This episode was moderated by Abacus Worldwide Asia Pacific Regional Director, Ravin Krishnan.

Panelists include:

• Ratnakar Shetty, Mahendra Asher & Co
• Sijin K. Ravi, RBS & Abdulrahman Auditing
• Taha Siddiqui, Ahmed M. Alsulaiman Certified Public Accountants

Italy Edition

This edition of Vantage Worldwide features the country of Italy, a historic financial centre that is the third-largest national economy in the European Union and the eighth-largest in the world. This goes into depth on doing business in Italy and what it takes as a business to prosper and grow in the country.

Moderator: 

• Roberto Ciccioli (Consultingcentre)

Panelists: 

• Katia Agostini (Studio Fiscale Legale)
• Nicolas Galina (C.M.C.A. Consulenti Associati)
• Nicola Lanteri (Studio Lanteri Associazione Professionale)

Portugal Edition

This edition of Vantage Worldwide features the country of Portugal, a major European economic hub with a strategic location and a plethora of investment opportunities. This episode delves deeper into what it takes to do business in Portugal.

Moderator:

• Joao Palma, Alfratrix, Lda

Panelists:

• Pedro Andresen Guimarães, HAAG
• Miguel Machado, Alfratrix, Lda

Germany Edition

This edition of Vantage Worldwide features the country of Germany, a country at the intersection of Central and Western Europe. Abacus members will discuss the various tax laws and opportunities that are available in Germany which has the largest economy in Europe, the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP.

Panelists:

• Jürgen von Lengerke, Moderator,  Betriebs- u. Steuerberatungsgesellschaft SHBB mbH
• Petra Göckel, ADJUVA Treuhand GmbH
• Alexander Rein, Stehle, Hollaender & Partner mbB
• Reiner Streit, Nawrot & Partner GmbH

Luxembourg Edition

In this episode of Vantage Worldwide Abacus members, Michele Canepa and Jorge Cunha from Global Trust Advisors discuss the economic landscape of Luxembourg and the opportunities to conduct business in this European country.

UK Edition

An overview of what it takes to do business in the UK from both a legal and financial perspective. The discussion focuses on: Setting up a business in the UK; Selling goods or services into the UK; Sending employees to the UK; and Buying a business in the UK.

This episode is moderated by Edward Lee from Howes Percival LLP with panelists: 

• Adam Stronach, Harwood Hutton Advisory Services, LLP
• Clive J Halperin, GSC Solicitors LLP 
• Mark Wildi, Baxter Baxter & Co