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May 10, 2019ECJ clarifies right to deduct input VAT on mixed expenses
On 8 May 2019, the ECJ published a judgment (C-566/17 Związek Gmin Zagłębia Miedziowego w Polkowicach v Szef Krajowej Administracji Skarbowej ) clarifying the extent of the right to deduct input Value Added Tax (“ VAT”) incurred on supplies used indissociably for the purpose of economic and non
May 03, 2019BREXIT | Two new Brexit Laws for the Luxembourg Financial Sector
In anticipation of the UK leaving the EU (or simply “ Brexit” as it is more commonly referred to) without an agreement in place (the so-called “ Hard Brexit” scenario), the Luxembourg legislator has taken swift action to facilitate a smooth transition for those who may be most affected – it has
May 02, 2019NEWSFLASH | Jurisdictional immunity applies in Luxembourg when it comes to the recognition of foreign decisions
An unprecedented judgment of the First Chamber of Luxembourg District Court has been handed down on 27 March 2019, granting the immunity from jurisdiction to a foreign State (including some of its ministries and current or former head of State) and its central bank within the framework of an
Apr 24, 2019BSP Newsletter | April 2019
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Apr 22, 2019International Public order in Luxembourg: Punitive Damages are Persona Non Grata
Under US law, punitive damages are damages “awarded in addition to actual damages in certain circumstances. Punitive damages are considered punishment and are typically awarded at the court's discretion when the defendant's behaviour is found to be especially harmful” (definition of the Legal
Apr 22, 2019CSSF Adoption of EBA PSD2 Guidelines
On March 14 th 2019, the CSSF published: CSSF Circular 19/712 (the “ Fraud Data CSSF Circular”) adopting the guidelines of the European Banking Authority (“ EBA”) on reporting requirements for fraud data under Article 96(6) of Directive (EU) 2015/2366 on payment services (“ PSD2”) - EBA/GL/2018/05
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