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European Legal update: 10.02.-24.02.2026
Legal assistant Liis Pormeister compiled the material. Competition Commission approves Google’s acquisition of Wiz Approved: 10 February 2026 The European Commission has approved Google’s acquisition of cloud‑security company Wiz, concluding that the deal does not pose competition concerns in the EEA. After examining feedback from customers and competitors, the Commission found that strong alternative providers remain available and that Google […]
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Tax Stories: From Ancient Rome to 19th Century England
We continue our exploration of tax evolution in F.H.M. Grapperhaus’s wonderful book on the history of taxation, Taxes Through the Ages. Contents: The reform that destroyed Ancient Rome We are more equal! Magna Carta Fight or pay Capital tax But how to determine the value of property? The emergence of income tax What is profit […]
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Corporate crime investigations and compliance issues in 2025
Although a full month of 2026 has already been spent actively helping clients, it is never too late to look back on the past year. Partner, Head of Corporate Crime Practice of Sorainen Latvia Office Dr. Violeta Zeppa-Priedīte highlights: “In 2025, we continued to provide assistance to our clients who, due to various circumstances, needed […]
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Key points to keep in mind when filing your personal income tax return
Individuals have been able to submit their annual returns for Estonian personal income tax since 16 February 2026 – a process that, given its speed and efficiency, many consider our national sport. So it’s a good moment to review the basics of declaring income, the practical steps involved, and the most common stumbling blocks. The […]
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Tax Stories Podcast – Episode 94 – Philippos Aristotelous – on educating lawyers
Philippos Aristotelous is a lawyer who until 2018 was leading the tax practice in the largest law firm in Cyprus. Then he switched to become a law firm management and leadership consultant and wrote a book about happiness. Watch the video recording here. In this episode we discussed: regrets of leaving the legal practice; a look from […]