EACC & Member News Archives - Page 4 of 9 - European American Chamber of Commerce Florida

15 Feb

GT I 5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Posted by EACCFLED
February 15, 2024

Cybersecurity Rules by the SEC and the EU; Server Side Tracking Replaces Browser Side Tracking; Training AI Models; Washington State’s New Health Privacy Law; Legislation Loves Company. Read more. Compliments Greenberg Traurig

15 Feb

EACC & Member News

Kaufman Rossin I R&D Tax Credit: Significant Reporting Changes Proposed by the IRS

Posted by EACCFLED
February 15, 2024

Recently proposed reporting changes currently being contemplated by the IRS and Congress could impact taxpayers claiming the R&D tax credit as soon as the 2024 tax year. In light of these potential changes and recent court cases, taxpayers should review their substantiation strategy and prepare to provide additional information should that be required to...

15 Feb

EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor I USCIS Fee Increase: What You Need to Know to Plan Your 2024 Immigration Budget

Posted by EACCFLED
February 15, 2024

Starting April 1, 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement a meaningful fee increase, the first increase since 2016. Numerous case types and specific forms will receive significant fee increases, including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, TN, EB-5, I-129 and I-14. Read more. Compliments Cozen O'Connor

15 Feb

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GT I Florida Bill Considers Impacts of Social Media on Minors

Posted by EACCFLED
February 15, 2024

The Florida Legislature is considering several bills relating to the impacts of social media on minors. Read more. Compliments Greenberg Traurig

15 Feb

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 41 – February 2024

Posted by eaccfl
February 15, 2024

29 Jan

EACC & Member News

Welcome to New Corporate Member Schlentrich Law!

Posted by EACCFLED
January 29, 2024

EACC Florida warmly welcomes boutique law firm Schlentrich Law as a new Corporate Member! In their own words: SCHLENTRICH LAW Schlentrich Law, a boutique law firm based in the heart of Miami, offers high-quality legal advice to private and corporate clients in Business Law, Immigration Law, Real Estate Law, and Trusts & Estates. The firm’s founder, Barbara Schlentrich,...

26 Jan

EACC & Member News

Meet & Greet with Consul General of The Netherlands Lisette den Breems

Posted by EACCFLED
January 26, 2024

On February 25, EACC Florida President Alan Sutin (Greenberg Traurig), Board Member Scott Bettridge (Cozen O'Connor) and Executive Director Christina Sleszynska attended a lovely reception at the Residence of the new Consul General of The Netherlands Lisette den Breems. The event was attended by local officials, the Consular Corps, representatives from the Dutch and...

26 Jan

EACC & Member News

What a Great Way to Start the New Year !

Posted by EACCFLED
January 26, 2024

Where in Miami can you have a meeting in the corporate offices of an iconic company – whose motto is “Créateurs de Convivialité” - featuring a bar complete with bar-tender and fully stocked with some of the best-known spirits in the world? The answer is … Pernod Ricard's offices in Miami’s Blue Lagoon, home of...

15 Jan

EACC & Member News

Welcome to Corporate Member PicAdvanced!

Posted by EACCFLED
January 15, 2024

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome PICadvanced US LLC as a new Corporate Member and looks forward to supporting you as you establish your operations in the United States! In their own words: PICadvanced US LLC In the field of telecommunications, namely the fiber to the home, PICadvanced has been a disruptor. With active presence in the...

02 Jan

EACC & Member News

Best wishes for 2024 from EACC Florida!

Posted by EACCFLED
January 2, 2024

15 Dec

EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Hosts Very Large Tech Delegation from Belgium

Posted by EACCFLED
December 15, 2023

On December 13, EACC Florida welcomed to Miami 50 of Belgium’s most forward-looking tech companies with a seminar titled “Introduction to South Florida’s Tech Ecosystem” and a well-attended Networking Reception. Both were hosted by Greenberg Traurig. This was probably the largest official delegation of European tech companies coming to Miami - and certainly from a...

12 Dec

EACC & Member News

Industry Briefing with Kristian Hedberg, Minister Counsellor for Transportation & Mobility at EUDEL

Posted by EACCFLED
December 12, 2023

On December 7th, EACC Florida held an Invitation-Only Industry Briefing with Kristian Hedberg, Minister Counsellor, Mobility & Transport at the EU Delegation in Washington DC. The event was hosted by Cozen O'Connor. Kristian Hedberg updated our guests on the EU’s transportation and mobility agenda with a focus on innovation and sustainability including areas of coordination...

12 Dec

EACC & Member News

Digital shift of wealth management services to transform the industry

Posted by EACCFLED
December 12, 2023

With the increasing popularity of online wealth services, more questions have come up regarding regulations for companies handling billions of dollars in assets digitally. Read more. Compliments Kaufman Rossin

12 Dec

EACC & Member News

H-1B Worker Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program

Posted by EACCFLED
December 12, 2023

The State Department (DOS) recently announced a new pilot program for H-1B visa holders, allowing them to renew their H-1B visa stamps while remaining in the United States. Currently, H-1B visa holders must apply at a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad to renew their visa stamps. Foreign nationals often have to plan work and...

12 Dec

EACC & Member News

GT I AI: Breaking Down President Biden’s First-of-Its-Kind Executive Order

Posted by EACCFLED
December 12, 2023

In October, President Biden issued a broad executive order designed to manage risks associated with AI. This is a mammoth order, touching nearly every industry and instructing entities (departments, agencies, etc.) across the government to take a range of action. This GT Advisory breaks down how the EO may affect various businesses, including some...

12 Dec

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 40 – December 2023

Posted by eaccfl
December 12, 2023

11 Dec

EACC & Member News

RSM US I Inflation is cooling, but key costs pose a challenge for food and beverage companies

Posted by EACCFLED
December 11, 2023

As inflation continues to ease, pressure on manufacturers from retailers and consumers to reduce prices will intensify, limiting opportunities for food and beverage companies to recover profitability lost during the recent sustained periods of high inflation. This pricing pressure, coupled with stubborn input costs, will challenge profit margins and inhibit growth for middle market...

11 Dec

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Cozen O’Connor I IRS Proposes Helpful Rules for Energy Tax Credits

Posted by EACCFLED
December 11, 2023

The proposed rules would affect the conditions for claiming energy credits, the amount of energy credits that may be claimed, the conditions under which those energy credits may be recaptured, and the persons liable for recaptured credits. Read more.

11 Dec

EACC & Member News

GT I Cultivating Sustainability: European Commission Greenlights Italy’s EUR 1.7 Billion Agrivoltaic Initiative

Posted by EACCFLED
December 11, 2023

The initiative aligns with Italy’s overarching strategy to curtail greenhouse gas emissions and increase the utilization of renewable energies, consistent with the European Union’s strategic goals outlined in the European Green Deal. The funds, in part, originate from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). Read more.

15 Nov

EACC & Member News

Poland in Florida Rising !

Posted by EACCFLED
November 15, 2023

On November 14, EACC Florida President Alan Sutin and Executive Director Christina Sleszynska were pleased to attend a reception with His Excellency Marek Magierowski, Ambassador of Poland to the United States. This was neither his first nor his last official visit to Miami as one of his stated objectives is to place Florida firmly into...

14 Nov

EACC & Member News

Global Guide on Overseas Remote Working

Posted by EACCFLED
November 14, 2023

The guide highlights the key issues for businesses to consider if they have staff living and working in one country for the benefit of a company in a different country, whether they are employed directly or via a Professional Employment Organisation/Employer of Record. Read more. Compliments Squire Patton Boggs

14 Nov

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Important Information Regarding Corporate Transparency Act Which May Require Action in 2024

Posted by EACCFLED
November 14, 2023

A new regulation under the federal Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) will require disclosure of information about all corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships (unless exempt) and personal information about their beneficial owners as well as personal information about the persons who form those entities. This requirement is effective on January 1, 2024 for...

14 Nov

EACC & Member News

Polish IT Industry Under Tax Scrutiny

Posted by EACCFLED
November 14, 2023

Recently there have been increasingly frequent reports of the tax authorities taking a particular interest in the IT industry. Tax offices are undertaking investigations and initiating audits regarding the use of tax preferences in the form of author's deductible costs (50% costs) by salaried IT specialists and are also taking a closer look at...

14 Nov

EACC & Member News

Ships, Ports, and EVs – The Impact of Alternative Fuels: The Changing Transportation Landscape

Posted by EACCFLED
November 14, 2023

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), companies and the general public are actively discussing renewable energy. Solar, wind, geothermal, and other unconventional sources of energy are popular topics. Tax credits, in particular, attract attention. Although the IRA contains provisions that offer incentives to parts of the hydrocarbon industry, overlooked in many...

14 Nov

EACC & Member News

UK businesses: Are you ready for new transfer pricing documentation requirements?

Posted by EACCFLED
November 14, 2023

If your company does business in the United Kingdom (UK) and is part of a multinational group, it’s time to review your UK transfer pricing documentation in light of new regulations. Following the enactment of the Spring Finance Bill 2023, and the publication of The Transfer Pricing Records Regulations 2023 in July 2023, the...

13 Nov

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 39 – November 2023

Posted by eaccfl
November 13, 2023

10 Nov

EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Represented at the IEFA 2023

Posted by EACCFLED
November 10, 2023

EACC Florida Executive Director attended the International Economic Forum of the Americas 2023 held at the Biltmore Hotel in Miami on 11/6-7. The 2-day event was very well-attended with excellent speakers and sessions. The forum was a great opportunity to network, connect or re-connect with local officials, diplomats, academia and members from the international...

12 Oct

EACC & Member News

Why Florida Series – European Rail Delegation

Posted by EACCFLED
October 12, 2023

On October 12, as part of our “Why Florida" Series, EACC Florida hosted a group of companies and clusters from across Europe with business in the rail industry. The delegation was led by the leading meta-cluster of the railway industry in Europe uniting 16 innovation clusters from 16 European countries and itself representing 2.000 small...

10 Oct

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 38 – October 2023

Posted by eaccfl
October 10, 2023

10 Oct

EACC & Member News

Kaufman Rossin I Transfer Pricing: Are You Maximizing your Opportunities?

Posted by EACCFLED
October 10, 2023

Transfer pricing helps an organization analyze and document transactions between related parties for consistency with the arm’s-length principle, enabled with people, process, and technology capabilities. Read more. Compliments Kaufman Rossin

10 Oct

EACC & Member News

GT I IRS Establishes New Special Work Unit to Concentrate on Large Partnerships as Part of its New Enforcement Effort Targeting High-Income Taxpayers

Posted by EACCFLED
October 10, 2023

The IRS is aware that some high-income taxpayers are using complex passthrough structures to avoid paying income tax, and the Global High Wealth team will be closely aligned with this new unit. Passthrough entities include partnerships, limited liability companies, and S corporations. Read more. Compliment Greenberg Traurig

10 Oct

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Cozen O’Connor I FY2025 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration

Posted by EACCFLED
October 10, 2023

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of Consular Affairs announced that the online registration period for the 2025 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program), also known as the Green Card Lottery, will begin on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 12:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), and will conclude on Tuesday, November 7, 2023,...

10 Oct

EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor I Corporate Transparency Act: anche gli USA impongono l’obbligo di comunicare i titolari effettivi

Posted by EACCFLED
October 10, 2023

IN ITALIAN - The article discusses the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new regulation to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities. Read more. Compliments Cozen O'Connor

04 Oct

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Welcome to new Corporate Member Gardenode!

Posted by EACCFLED
October 4, 2023

Gardenode is a Belgian company specializing in the design, distribution and sale of composite and aluminum fencing and screening products for professionals. At Gardenode, our aim is simple: to provide the best possible service to our customers, all over the world. As a key player in the world of outdoor landscaping, our ambition is to innovate...

04 Oct

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EACC Florida Attends Day of German Unity Reception in Miami

Posted by EACCFLED
October 4, 2023

EACC Florida was honored to be on the guest list of Germany's new Consul General in Florida Christofer Burger at a beautiful and well-attended reception held at the Biltmore Hotel on October 3rd, 2023. The occasion was the Day of German Unity, which commemorates German reunification in 1990 when the German Democratic Republic and...

12 Sep

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 37 – September 2023

Posted by eaccfl
September 12, 2023

12 Sep

EACC & Member News

Kaufman Rossin – Enhanced 179D Deduction Offers Tax Savings for Energy-Efficient Real Estate

Posted by EACCFLED
September 12, 2023

The 179D deduction can offset the costs associated with implementing energy-efficient technologies in commercial buildings, resulting in substantial savings for real estate developers. Architects and engineers designing buildings for governmental or tax-exempt entities may also be able to qualify. Read more. Compliments Kaufman Rossin

12 Sep

EACC & Member News

GT I Foreign Private Issuer Guide | Accessing the U.S. Capital Markets: Select Legal and Practical Considerations for Non-U.S. Companies

Posted by EACCFLED
September 12, 2023

Foreign businesses historically have looked to the U.S. capital markets as an important source of financing. Although the global financial marketplace has been significantly impacted by financial uncertainty, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which will continue to evolve in unforeseen ways, the U.S. market remains one of the most robust...

12 Sep

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Cozen O’Connor I Regulation of Foreign Investment in Canada

Posted by EACCFLED
September 12, 2023

The article covers the key legislation regulating foreign direct investment (FDI) in Canada, the various types of foreign investment transactions that are subject to regulation, the roles and powers of relevant regulatory authorities, and the penalties for non-compliance. Read more. Compliments Cozen O'Connor

29 Aug

EACC & Member News

Welcome Miami DDA as a New Member !

Posted by EACCFLED
August 29, 2023

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome the Miami Downtown development Authority - Miami DDA - as a new Member ! In their own words: The Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) is an independent agency of the City of Miami funded by a special tax levy on properties within its district boundaries. The agency is...

07 Aug

EACC & Member News

Cozen O’Connor – ETIAS to Launch in 2024: How it Will Impact Over 1 Billion Travelers to Europe

Posted by EACCFLED
August 7, 2023

All US citizens (and non-European travelers) will need to plan ahead and obtain ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) approval before traveling to Europe. ETIAS will launch in 2024, impacting visa-exempt travelers to 30 European countries. Travelers from over 60 countries will now be required to complete this process in order to...

19 Jul

EACC & Member News

It’s Official! The UK Starts Trade Negotiations with Florida!

Posted by EACCFLED
July 19, 2023

EACC Florida President Alan Sutin and Executive Director Christina Sleszynska were guests at a business networking reception at the Official Residence of Rufus Drabble, his Majesty’s Consul General in Miami. The purpose was to welcome The Rt. Hon Conor Burns, the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the US, on his first official visit to...

11 Jul

EACC & Member News

Talent Acquisition & Retention. Florida: Boom or Bust

Posted by EACCFLED
July 11, 2023

An engaged group of attendees joined us at Cozen O’Connor on July 11, 2023, for lunch and an update on immigration trends and challenges, current employment trends – including global mobility programs – across the US and in Florida and a discussion on strategies that employers can use as part of their international recruitment...

10 Jul

EACC & Member News, EACC Florida Newsletters

EACC Florida Newsletter 36 – July 2023

Posted by eaccfl
July 10, 2023

10 Jul

EACC & Member News

Does your Manufacturing Project Qualify for the R&D Tax Credit?

Posted by EACCFLED
July 10, 2023

Designed to reward companies for increasing investments in research and development, the R&D tax credit can apply to a wide range of manufacturing projects, such as developing new manufacturing processes or new products, experimenting with new materials, creating prototypes, and improving performance or quality of existing products. Read more. Compliments Kaufman Rossin

10 Jul

EACC & Member News

Under the GDPR, does a company that uses personal information to train an AI need to allow individuals to request that their information be removed from the training data?

Posted by EACCFLED
July 10, 2023

In the context of AI, some supervisory authorities have suggested that if a company uses publicly sourced data to train an AI (e.g., data scraped from the internet), the only plausible lawful purpose would be either (1) the consent of the individuals whose personal information is being provided or (2) the legitimate interest of...

10 Jul

EACC & Member News

No-Buy Zone: Florida’s Ban on some Foreign Buyers has Industry Scrambling for Response

Posted by EACCFLED
July 10, 2023

The bill bans nearly all purchases by Chinese nationals and China-based companies. It also bars buyers from what the state deems “countries of concern,” including Venezuela and Russia, from purchasing agricultural land in the state, as well as any real estate within 10 miles of military and critical infrastructure facilities. Read more. Compliments Cozen O'Connor

30 Jun

EACC & Member News

EACC Florida Welcomes ClarkeModet as a New Member!

Posted by EACCFLED
June 30, 2023

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome ClarkeModet, our first Intellectual Property focused law firm, as a Corporate Member. In their own words: ClarkeModet, established in 1879, is the biggest international Intellectual Property group in Latin America and an entry point to Europe. With an operational presence in 13 countries, a network of agents in 195 countries,...

28 Jun

EACC & Member News

Welcome to our new Corporate Member WAZIKI !

Posted by EACCFLED
June 28, 2023

EACC Florida is delighted to welcome WAZIKI as a new Corporate Member ! In their own words: Waziki is a hardware-software and services company tailored towards secure data-management and cloud technology. Cloud virtualization, containerization, code analysis and data bandwidth reduction through patented technologies. Our goal is to provide quality offerings through our unique innovative approach to...

19 Jun

EACC & Member News

EACC Network – Transatlantic Connections in Action!

Posted by EACCFLED
June 19, 2023

While on a business mission to Paris and London with the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, EACC Florida President Alan Sutin (Greenberg Traurig, LLP) and Board Member Peter Stratos (Kaufman Rossin) met with Guillaume Martinez (Alvarez & Marsal), President EACC FRANCE and James Rosener (Troutman Pepper), President of EACCNY to connect and exchange about the EACC...

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