Swiss companies located in Geneva must normally file their taxes on April 30 at the latest.

 

In certain circumstances, the deadline can be extended to September 30, and even later in unusual cases.

 

Swiss law also allows a deadline extension for VAT filings in certain cases.

 

LPG in Switzerland

On the company's 10th anniversary, LPG Group of companies opens a new office in Geneva. LPG Group adds this office to its others in Luxembourg, Romania, Bulgaria and France.

 

An auditor elected by shareholders is responsible for auditing finanacial statements and say if the books agree with the financial statements and are in accordance with the law.

 

However, companies must have a normal audit if they meet some conditions.

 

 

Nearly a third of Swiss companies benefit from the Swiss flat VAT tax.

 

This tax system allows Swiss companies who wish to simplify their administrative and accounting procedures tp apply a flat tax rate to their turnover to determine the amount of VAT.

 

In doing so, these companies are simultaneously exempt from filling out a real VAT declaration in Switzerland.

 

 

LPG has witnessed the evolution of the real estate market in Romania for over 15 years and has published its real estate forecast for 2013 and 2014.

Since 2008 real estate prices have significantly dropped and this trend is expected to continue through 2014. 

The average price per square meter at the beginning of 2013 was 1,100 EUR.

 

Hospitals in France are experiencing increasing difficulty in medical professional recruiting and therefore are looking to Romania, with the help of LPG, for these professionals.

 

LPG helps French regions (especially those in rural areas) to recruit general practitioners or dentists. Read our page regarding the recruitment of Romanian doctors.  

Romania: The minimum flat tax is eradicated

 

As of October 1, 2010, the Romanian government has decided to eradicate the minimum flat tax. However, it was replaced by a new tax in January 2011. For more information read our article about the minimum flat tax is eradicated. 

France: how long should you keep your accounting records on file?

 

Do you know how long you need to retain on file your corporate documents, tax returns, accounting ledgers, etc?

 

Before destroying your documents, take the time to read our article on how long companies must retain their accounting documents on file (French only).

Buying a property for professional use, créer une SCI à l'IR ou à l'IS ?

When choosing to acquire a professional work space, it is adviseable to consider forming a SCI (French only).

 

A professional work space can be purchased through a SCI.

 

The bottom line should always be considered and could affect the choice of tax regime applied wih the SCI: the IR or the IS tax regimes. 

 

Canada is the second largest country on the planet and has one of the most dynamic economies in the world.The Canadian economy is closely linked to that of the United States as a result of its geographic and cultural proximity and thanks to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada has formed stronger trade bonds between the USA and also Mexico.Canadian public finances are robust, and healthier than its neighbor to the south thanks to the State's rigorous financial management of the country.LPG CanadaLPG coordinates the process of incorporation of companies in Quebec such as setting up affiliates or branch offices, all while ensuring the correct bookkeeping and conformity to tax laws of its clients.