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 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? |
Period January 2024 up to and including July 2024
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Thursday 11 January |
Digital Data (reporting) strategy (Dutch) | During this session, we will focus on the intersections of digital transformation and data challenges. We will share the lessons learned from the use of digital technology and AI to create a future-proof legal department. We will provide insights into the most recent digital laws and regulations from the EU Fit for a Digital Age, DSA, AI Act, and VIDA. What steps should your legal department take to implement this in the organization together with various stakeholders? We will consider the different perspectives from a tax and legal standpoint. |
Tuesday 30 January |
How to deal with indirect tax aspects of transfer pricing | In an ever-changing tax landscape with OECD measures such as Amount B coming at businesses, it's challenging to stay on top of developments. In particular in cross-over areas such as indirect taxes and transfer pricing. During this webcast we will explain the relevant VAT and customs aspects of TP corrections and a brief look at future changes having an impact on both areas. |
Tuesday 27 February |
Fair reward: attention and transparency (Dutch) | During this webcast, we will discuss not only the current and future laws and regulations but also the obligations that arise from them. We will discuss the path to a fair compensation policy and how to deal with pressure from stakeholders. We will also focus on two relevant elements: equal pay and living wage. We will discuss their meaning and impact. Additionally, we will zoom in on the associated analyses, data, policies, KPIs, and targets. |
Tuesday 19 March |
Pillar 2 - Practical guidelines (Dutch) | In this practical session, we will discuss the implications of Pillar 2 and explore best practices, tools, and key considerations from various perspectives. We will also examine the approach to Pillar 2 through the lens of practical experience. |
Tuesday 2 April |
CSRD & Tax: touchpoints and relevance (Dutch) | The CSRD is primarily a reporting obligation. However, the end goal is to help companies in their sustainability transformation. As such, it will affect almost all departments within an organisation. Scoping and corporate governance questions, when is tax material, the link with other reporting and compliance matters such as carbon taxes, plastic taxes and deforestation rules and what data should (and are you allowed to) you publish on your own workforce? Not only will Legal, Tax and HR need to understand their role in this domain, also the Finance and Sustainability teams need to understand this and they will need to work together. In this webcast we will discuss the touchpoints, as well as the relevance to your function. |
Tuesday 21 May |
How to shape your tax function today | The world of taxes is changing rapidly. How do you make your tax function agile and valuable for your organisation? In this webcast, we will discuss how regulatory changes such as Pillar 2, CESOP, and sustainability can contribute to a broader conversation within your organization. We will also demonstrate how you can leverage technology (such as Generative AI, for example) to emphasize the strategic value of your tax function. |
Thursday 6 June |
The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR): first year of application | The Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) is now a reality in Europe. Leveraging mechanisms from State aid and public procurement rules, the FSR empowers the Commission to address distortive effects of financial contributions by non-EU countries benefiting EU-active undertakings. Explore its impact on your organization in our webcast. |
| Date to be scheduled | Coalition agreement: the wider (economic) consequences of the tax measures (Dutch) | The coalition agreement will contain various tax measures. These are important for businesses and individuals, but these measures also have specific goals in mind regarding our climate. The diverse economic consequences are very relevant as well. PwC will explain the connections. |
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