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Privatisation Alert
The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (the Fund) launches a tender for the sale of the shares of the HELLENIC COMPANY FOR ROLLING STOCK MAINTENANCE S.A. (ROSCO)
Import VAT deferral scheme and application of reverse-charge mechanism to subsequent supplies
Greek law provides for special schemes and simplifications in relation to postponed accounting of import VAT. The present article focuses on a new scheme, introduced by recent law 4132/2013, which allows the deferral of import VAT, for imports exceeding specific thresholds, as well as the application of the reverse-charge mechanism to subsequent supplies of the imported goods in Greece.
Privatisation Alert, 17 May 2013
Restructuring and privatisation plan for the Public Power Corporation (PPC) and the Transmission System Operator
Tax Newsletter, January 2013
Information on recent tax law developments in Greece
Capital Markets Newsletter December 2012
Implementation of UCITS IV Directive into Greek Law - Establishment of the Greek SICAV - Implementation of Directive 2010/73/EU amending the Prospectus of the Transparency Directives.
Employment Newsletter - Information on recent employment law developments in Greece
In this newsleer A. Reduction of minimum salaries and wages B. Amendment of framework on Collective Labour Agreements C. Changes in the Mediation and Arbitration System D. Suspension of salary increases based on seniority E. Qualification of employment contracts due to expire upon a certain age or upon completion of pension requirements as indefinite- term contracts.
Banking Newsletter March 2012
Informa+on on Greek Memorandum of Understanding and PSI
A. New law on the approval of the Private Sector Involvement Liability Management Facility Agreement (“PSI LM Facility Agreement”) and the Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”)
Competition Alert Hellenic Competition Commission adopts a new Leniency Program
The Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC) recently issued decision 526/VI/2011, by virtue of which it adopted a “second generation” leniency program, which is fully aligned with the relevant EU provisions and practices.
New Energy Law, Amendments to Gas Code and Other Developments
In this Newsletter
A. Greece Passes New Energy Law on Electricity, Gas and Hydrocarbon Exploration Hydrocarbons market reforms
B. First Amendment of the Greek Grid Code for the National Natural Gas System
- Reservation of capacity
- LNG terminal use
- System expansion and advance reservation of capacity
- Future developments
C. New Tax on Consumption of Natural Gas
D. New Monopoly Natural Gas Distribution Companies to be Auctioned in October