Programme
Session 1 - General VAT Update
Date: 15 November 2011
Timing: From 09:30 to 13:00
Location: PwC Brussels
Language: English
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At this session, we'll inform you about the latest VAT developments in Belgium and the EU and run over the major changes and how they impact your business. We'll also briefly discuss recent updates on the VAT Package.
The session will focus on recent court cases and their impact, including procedural matters ruled on in Belgium and landmark ECJ cases. And you'll get an update on some of the new initiatives from the European Commission and OECD.
To mark this year's 40th anniversary of the introduction of VAT in Belgium, we'll be giving a historical perspective to matters throughout the session.
Session 2 - Consequences of the VAT obligation for public notaries
and bailiffs
Date: 20 January 2012
Timing: From 09:30 to 13:00 in Dutch
From 15:00 to 18:30 in French
Location: PwC Brussels
Language: Dutch / French
Due to the nationale strike, we are postponing this event of 22 December to 20 January
On 20 January, we are organising a free information session on the consequences of the VAT obligation for public notaries and bailiffs.
In this session we will discuss the following topics:
- the new VAT obligations for public notaries and bailiffs
- possible VAT opportunities as a result of these new obligations
- the impact on the daily practice of public notaries and bailiffs and their relationship with third parties
- actions they might consider taking
Session 3 - What will the future of VAT look like?
Date: 12 January 2012
Timing: From 10:00 to 14:00
Location: PwC Brussels
Language: English
We are organising a special edition of the Indirect Tax Academy on Thursday, 12 January 2012, with Patrice Pillet and Gary Wilkinson of the European Commission.
This session will focus on the strategy that is delivered through the White Paper and on another priority of the EU Commission, the standard VAT return.
We are happy to announce that the EU Commission has appointed PwC to conduct a study on the feasibility and impact of a common EU standard VAT return. This study implies the involvement of businesses as they represent key stakeholders in this project.
Session 4 - New VAT rules for sector and trade associations as from 1st January 2012
Date: 02 February 2012
Timing: From 09:30 to 13:00
Location: PwC Brussels
Language: English
On 02 February, we are organising a free information session on the consequences of the new VAT rules applicable to sector and trade associations as from 1st January 2012.
In this session we will discuss the following topics:
- the new applicable VAT regime
- the assessment of the VAT and financial impact for these associations
- the short-term actions to be taken.
We will also address some typical VAT issues such as the invoicing of membership fees within the EU, the VAT treatment of events, the VAT treatment of grants/services agreements.
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Session 5 - Overview of ECJ Cases impacting cross-border transactions for VAT purposes
Date: 14 February 2012
Timing: From 09:30 to 13:00
Location: PwC Brussels
Language: English
During this session, we will give you an overview on the latest ECJ cases as well as some milestone cases impacting cross border transactions for VAT purposes: fixed establishment, commissionaire/principal structure, etc.
We will identify how these may influence your business decisions and where there are opportunities for businesses.
Session 6 - From customs operations to customs strategy
Date: 24 April 2012
Timing: From 09:30 to 13:00
Location: PwC Brussels
Language: English
On 24 April, we are organizing a free information session, which will focus on various possible optimisations of your supply chain/global structure leading to concrete and immediate cash flow savings. In this respect, we will discuss the following topics: determination of the ultimate customs value, implications of origin and classification of your goods and strategic implementation of economic customs regimes.
Moreover, in this session, we will inform you about the latest major customs legislation changes within the EU, Japan, China and the BRIC countries and how these developments impact you as a business.
Since the EU is an important player in the field of global trade, we will also provide you with an update on some initiatives undertaken by the European Commission regarding customs.
Session 7 - Overview of ECJ Cases in relation to status of taxable persons, exemptions and right to deduct VAT
Date: 8 May 2012
Timing: From 09:30 to 13:00
Location: PwC Brussels
Language: English
At this session, we will provide you with a brief overview of the most important changes in VAT exemptions based upon the latest ECJ developments and pending cases that could have a major impact on your business model. Attention will be paid to the VAT pro rata methodology, the transfer of receivables, head office branch transactions, etc.
