Overview of Revitalization Support for SMEs in Japan

[ad_1] A. Introduction 99.7% of companies in Japan are small and medium enterprises (“SMEs”).1 In 2003, the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry…

Evolution of company structures in England and Wales: a historical overview

[ad_1] The development of company structures in England and Wales is an interplay between legal frameworks, economic needs, and societal transformations. From the establishment of medieval trade guilds to the…

New Proposal of the Law on the Management of Enterprises Owned by the Republic of Serbia

[ad_1] On 03 August 2023, the Government of the Republic of Serbia passed on a new Proposal of the Law on the Management of Companies Owned by the Republic of…

“Taking on Outside Investment – Case Studies for Family Businesses,” Family Business Legacy Series, Davis Wright Tremaine Webinar

[ad_1] Click here to watch the video Considering an outside investment is a complicated decision for businesses, but especially for family businesses. The investment can provide needed capital and liquidity;…

New Statutory Corporate Reporting Requirements published

[ad_1] On 19 July 2023, the Department for Business & Trade published draft regulations (the “Regulations”) which will introduce the new corporate reporting reforms that the Government promised with the…

Greenwashing Class Action Litigation: An Emerging Risk for Companies’ Claims of Sustainability

[ad_1] I. Introduction Recent regulatory actions and consumer trends have increasingly motivated companies to make public claims about their products’ sustainability.[1] Corporations, either in response to regulation requiring disclosure, or…

China: Highlights of Envisaged Amendments to PRC Company Law

[ad_1] A few months ago, China released the Company Law (Second Draft Amendment). The envisaged amendments include company’s organizational structure, shareholder capital contribution and other aspects. This article briefs some…

Commissioners’ Comments at the 42nd Annual Small Business Forum

[ad_1] The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Investor Advocate held the 42nd Annual Small Business Forum—this time convening panels over four days on various topics, including trends and…

Corporate Tax Thought Leadership Series: Anti-Abuse Rules for Small Business Relief

[ad_1] Background The UAE enacted its Corporate Tax Law in December 2022 (Federal Decree-Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses). The Corporate Tax Law applies…

The fight to survive; Is the return of the business traveler the missing piece?

[ad_1] Consumers are ready to return to pre-pandemic levels of travel, and that is ushering in a resurgence for a large segment of the hospitality industry. However, uncertainty over the…