Webcast series 'State of Tax, Legal & People'
During these webcasts our specialists will offer you, from different perspectives, insight into current tax, legal and people developments and regulations.
We cover a wide range of topics and offer you the opportunity to participate in multiple webcasts of your choice. These webcasts are interesting for everyone working in the tax, legal or people area, such as CFOs, Tax, Legal and HR directors and managers.
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PwC launched the State of Tax, Legal & People webcast series in June 2020. Below you can find the currently relevant recordings and presentations. Click on the tab of the corresponding series and search here for the topic of your choice.
A new period of 'State of Tax, Legal & People' webcasts is ready for you. The programme will run until December 2024. You can sign up now via our events page.
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| Tuesday 17 March Look back Download presentation |
Product sustainability – legislation and value creation (in Dutch) | From 2026, a wave of EU product-level regulation will come into force that goes beyond organisation-wide reporting. At the same time, this offers opportunities to deploy sustainability strategically for innovation and growth. In this webcast, we discuss the scope and impact of these rules, what organisations should do to mitigate risks and create value, and how you translate this into your business model, data and traceability requirements, and technology architecture. |
| Tuesday 7 April Look back Download presentation |
Pillar 2 update (in Dutch) | There are many developments related to Pillar 2. In our EMEA webcast in January, we already provided an update on the relevant changes. In this webcast, we will go deeper into what you need to know to be compliant and how to deal with, for example, CbCR. |
Tuesday 9 June |
Pay Transparency Directive in practice (in Dutch) | At the end of 2025, we provided a preview of the EU Pay Transparency Directive in this webcast. In 2026, the parliamentary process will follow in the Netherlands, and there will be greater clarity on what this means for your organisation. We will take you through the approach in a practical and concrete way and provide an update with the latest changes. Prepare now for entry into force on 1 January 2027. |
| Tuesday 30 June Look back Download presentation |
Update on EU tax policy (in Dutch) | At the end of June, we expect the EU to release the simplification package for all corporate tax directives and the streamlining of the directives on administrative cooperation (DACs). In this webcast, we will discuss this package and what it could mean for your organisation. |
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Tuesday 7 October |
Pillar 2: What’s next? (in Dutch) | Due to the ongoing influences of geopolitics and the various changes and tightening of regulations from the OECD, we would like to provide you with an update on the latest developments and guidance on how to deal with these in practice. What is the minimum you now need to do to remain compliant? |
Tuesday 28 October |
Deals & Due Diligence | Tax due diligence in 2025: How approach and scope is impacted by geopolitical tensions, AI’s innovation and backlog of PE backed portfolio companies. |
Tuesday 4 November |
Pay transparency directive in practice (in Dutch) | The Pay Transparency Directive, an EU initiative, will come into effect in mid-2026. Employers with 100 or more employees will be required to provide detailed reports on remuneration within their organisation. The aim is to achieve equal pay for equal work. What does this mean for your organisation, and how will it affect pay transparency or reporting requirements? When will you be required to compensate for pay differences? What should you consider in your recruitment policy? In this webcast, we provide practical tips and updates. |
Tuesday 2 December |
Tax Plan & Cabinet Formation (in Dutch) | The third Tuesday in September is traditionally marked by the presentation of the tax plan. But what do this and the subsequent general debates really mean in light of the elections and cabinet formation? In this webcast, we will guide you through the developments and expectations. |
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Tuesday 4 march |
US developments and impact on trade around the globe | The first 6 weeks of Trump and what could be the expected response from the rest of the world? How will this impact your business? We discuss with you what to take into account when trading on an international market and how to you manage your tax position accordingly. |
Tuesday 18 March |
EU Clean Industrial Deal | The Clean Industrial Deal, which will be published at the end of February 2025, encompasses six themes, ranging from energy prices to trade. With this plan, the EU aims to accelerate the industrial decarbonisation strategy. From a Tax and Legal perspective, we examine the impact and coherence. How does this affect CSRD, CSRDDD, EU taxonomy, your net-zero strategy, and what can you consider (costs and incentives) in your business case? |
Tuesday 8 April |
Pillar 2 - Update and Lessons Learned (Dutch) | Pillar 2 remains an important topic of discussion. Therefore, in this new series, we provide an update on the current state of affairs and practical tips for reporting. Additionally, we are pleased to share recent lessons learned from practice. |
Tuesday 3 June |
Societal Impact and Taxation in 2025 (Dutch) | Creating societal impact is a growing trend among companies, social enterprises, and wealthy individuals. From companies that donate a fixed percentage of their annual revenue or profit to charities, to owners who transfer their business entirely or partially to a foundation with a social purpose. The tax rules surrounding these initiatives are constantly evolving and attract a lot of attention from legislators, politicians, and society. What tax facilities are available in 2025? And how can you anticipate recent and expected changes in laws and regulations? |
Period September 2024 up to and including December 2024
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Tuesday 24 September |
Impact of EU's data strategy on business operations | The EU is focusing on the data economy with its data strategy. Within this framework, various legislative measures interact with each other — including the Data Act, DSA, AI Act, DAC7, Digital Services Tax, and CESOP. In this webcast, we will look at the implications for the availability and access to data from a (tax) regulatory perspective, taking into account the protection of privacy rights and increasing transparency. |
Thursday 3 October |
Expiration of the DBA Enforcement Moratorium (Dutch) | From 1 January 2025, the enforcement moratorium for the DBA Act will expire. The new Act will not come into force until 1 January 2026. What does this mean for the (apparent) self-employed, and how will the Tax Authority deal with this? What if there is an employment relationship according to the Tax Authority, what are the consequences? In this webcast, we look at the impact of the end of the enforcement moratorium from both a tax and employment law perspective. We will also consider the structure of your flexible workforce and what is appropriate for your organisation. |
Tuesday 5 November |
2025 Tax plan and other tax developments (Dutch) | During this webcast, we provide insight into the new cabinet's Budget Day tax plans. Other tax measures that are relevant as from 2025 will also be discussed. |
Tuesday 12 November |
Pillar 2 – what have we learned and is still to come? (Dutch) | In practice, we observe that Pillar 2 remains a constant topic of discussion. Following the webcast from March '24, in which we delved deeper into the practical and data/system challenges, we are therefore keen to share new insights gained from practical experience. We will also discuss the implications of the latest OECD guidelines and the best ways to approach them. In short, stay engaged with this Pillar 2 webcast. |
Tuesday 17 December |
EU fiscal policy after the elections and the impact on the Netherlands | In this webcast, we look ahead. By the end of 2024, the new European Commission will be in place, and we will be aware of its plans. What does the outcome of the European Parliament elections in June mean for the EU's tax plans? |
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