ECJ

Professional law for tax advisors | Taxes

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Professional law for tax advisors | Taxes

Tax consultants’ professional secrecy and capital commitment for firms are the subject of current proceedings before the ECJ. The German Tax Consultants Association (DStV) provides a brief overview of this. Background: Professional law issues at the ECJ The ECJ (Court of Justice of the European Union) is the judicial body of EU legislation and is … Read more

ECJ strengthens lawyers’ duty of confidentiality | Law

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ECJ strengthens lawyers’ duty of confidentiality | Law

The ECJ attaches particular importance to attorney-client privilege, also in the context of the mandatory exchange of information between intermediaries in aggressive cross-border tax arrangements. In a fundamental decision, the ECJ has once again attached particular importance to the duty of confidentiality of lawyers – especially in comparison to the tax advisory professions. Reporting obligation … Read more