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Аpostille legalisation

June 24th, 2010

TranslatorThe legalisation of documents is a type of authentication and authenticity of the document, make necessary documents issued abroad, or there is needed in almost all cases. The legalization process is related certifications in various public or private bodies.
Documents from Abroad
All official documents coming from abroad, according to Bulgarian law, subject to legalization and / or certify (approve) the accuracy of their work translated. For this purpose several years ago, Bulgaria ratified the Convention on the Elimination legalization for foreign public documents concluded on 5 October in The Hague, known as the Hague Convention. Under this convention all the documents coming from countries ratified the Convention must be equipped with so-called apostille, stamp affixed by the authorized authorities for this in the country. There is also another procedure for legalization of documents with certain countries under the so-called contracts for legal aid. These are legal documents, contracts concluded between Bulgaria and other countries (eg the former camp sots.). In some cases it may be easier to use the existence of a treaty with some countries to facilitate the legalization of certain documents. However, there is the possibility of failure by the MFA to make legalization coming from some of these countries because of specific conditions set out in the contract or because of changing international relations. The apostille legalisation is important for the utilization of the documents and giving them unambiguous worldwide.
Documents for use abroad
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Company Registration in USA

June 18th, 2010

officeIn terms of financial development curve of the small and medium business is crucial and sets responsible for the economy. Mainly in countries like the U.S., where Anglo-Saxon legal system and economy is based on the huge private sector need quick and easy registration of companies and patents. The company formation in USA is created to be maximum ease. Different states have different procedures, but in Colorado for example, takes 5 minutes and costs $ 50 for LLC or LTD. Registration is through the internet form and can be paid with VISA credit card. EIN also be taken online from the website of the IRS. Interestingly, in this case is that quite easy to obtain a company in the U.S., even if not residing in the U.S.. For foreigners this is an ideal opportunity to discover a new office or subsidiary companies in America and start their geographical expansion. There are thousands of companies offering company formation services, but you can do it even with yourself.
To get approved application for registration need to follow easy steps and like to have a U.S. address. You do not need to own registered office. In the Internet you can find dozens of ads for Virtual Office to forward mail to your given address abroad. Exact address of this virtual office needs to indicate in his application for registration of a company. Through these offices can obtain and bank account, credit cards and find a business in the country of unlimited possibilities.
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The procedures for European subsidies can be simplified

April 1st, 2010

European subsidiesOn 21 April the European Parliament will decide whether a vote to simplify procedures for granting European subsidies. Indeed, the idea of simplifying the procedures are set out in his report, among them a proposal and spending from 2007 to deferred benefit in the coming years. “Not only for Bulgaria, for many of the member states in 2007 was year where very few vehicles were acquired. Create a situation – the Member States not to lose these funds are requested for 2007, but rather spend rescheduled in the coming years with one-sixth of the amount that had to be, for example, absorbed in 2007. So this rule, people who work with projects you know, in this case, mining is one exception. In all cases, these funds will be lost but will be transferred to subsequent years of seven-year period”, said Kirilov.
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European procedure for small claims interest

March 15th, 2010

courtroomEPImmI apply to cross-border disputes in civil and commercial matters, the value of the claim in 2000 that does not exceed EUR. EPImmI apply from 2009 in all Member States except Denmark and is provided as an alternative to national judicial proceedings for EU citizens.
Law Regulation (EC) № 861/2007 of the European Parliament and Council of 11.07.2007 establishing a EPImmI
SUMMARY
EPImmI allows for better legal protection, through strict rules for resolving disputes in civil and commercial matters within the EU and reduce costs. The date of submission of application (Form A, Annex I) in the competent court, the amount of the claim, without interest, costs and expenses should not exceed 2000 EUR. The decision of the competent court under Regulation (EC) № 861/2007 is recognized in other Member States and enforceable without the need for a declaration of enforceability. EPImmI an option provided for in national laws of Member States’ legal remedies.
EPImmI with effect from 1.1.2009, in all Member States except Denmark.
Introducing EPImmI
Participation in EPImmI lawyer is not required. The procedure is performed in the following order:
Claiming
The applicant may lodge its application under the procedure of EPImmI directly to the competent court if the value of his claim is less than 2000 EUR. In Annex I of the Regulation is to set out a model for application in the completion of which shall be entered particulars of the nature of the dispute, the value of the claim and others. Duly completed application should be submitted to the procedure laid down in each Member State concerned. If the application is not eligible for consideration under EPImmI (see below), the court shall notify the applicant. Applicant if the applicant does not withdraw the application filed, the court applied it to the relevant procedural rules of the Member State which initiated the proceedings.
Repair and / or amend the application
In the event that provided by the applicant in the application data are not sufficient, the court shall send the applicant Form B (Annex II), with instruction in a court deadline to complete and / or correct its application. If the applicant does not rectify and / or supplement its application within the prescribed period, the court returns or rejects the application. The same applies to inadmissible or manifestly unfounded claims.
Service of the application of the defendant.
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The employer may not refuse leave for the past years

March 14th, 2010

HolidayThe employer can not refuse to provide paid annual leave are accrued for previous years. The leave will be calculated by the same employer charged at a daily average gross salary for the last month prior to its use in exhaust you at least 10 working days.
The employer is obliged to allow paid annual leave by the end of the calendar year concerned, unless its use is delayed due to important reasons, or production employee – when using another type of leave at his request or with the consent of the employer.
Employees below 18 years of age, and mothers with children under 7 years old enjoy their vacation in the summer, at their request – and at another time of year except in cases where the employer has the right to provide paid annual leave employee without his consent.
When the leave is postponed or is not used until the end of the calendar year for which the employer is obliged to ensure its use next year but not later than six months from the end of the calendar year, which is due . Where the employer has not authorized the use of leave in those terms, the employee is entitled alone to determine the time of its use, by notifying the employer in writing at least two weeks in advance.
Any unused amount of paid annual leave may be used by the employee to termination of employment with that employer.
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Macedonian court sentenced a bear of stealing honey

March 14th, 2010

bearThe court in Bitola sentenced bear that stole copper from a local beekeeper hives. Zoran Kiseloski owner tried different ways to combat attacks on the animal: in the beginning tried to pursue him, playing loud music Ceca Razhnyatovich. Then bought a generator and dedicated section, which together with the music, help … but only for weeks because the battery is low, and fed the music of the beekeeper.
Desperate, he has filed in court. The trial lasted about a year, of course, in the absence of the accused bear. Ultimately the court her guilty and decided to award the victim damages in the amount of 140 thousand dinars (about 3 thousand dollars). Since the bear has no owner to pay damages, the State will assume the debt.
Such a vessel over animals is carried out in the Middle Ages in Western Europe since the animal is thought of as a thinking and self-conscious being. Commit a crime of animals received an accusation, were arrested and imprisoned in the common prison, was questioned and listened to witnesses, the court interpreted sounds issued from them until the 14 century.
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Tax relief for young families

March 13th, 2010

AppartmentIndication on the application of article 22 of the Law on taxes on personal income tax on individuals with a common tax base for fiscal year 2009 (tax relief for young families).
Subject: Application of Art. 22a of the Law on taxes on personal income tax on individuals with annual tax on the total tax base for 2009 in connection with numerous inquiries received at the NRA HQ in order to ensure uniformity of practice in applying the Law on income taxes of individuals (PITA), pursuant to Art. 10, para. 1, item 10 of the Law on the National Revenue Agency, express the following opinion: The Law on amendment and supplement of PITA (promulgated, SG. 95/2009, in force from January 1, 2010) were repealed provisions of Art. 22a and art. 23, section 5 of the law, but they are applicable to annual income tax acquired in 2009 of these new texts tax regulations adopted by § 67 of the TFP of the State Budget Law of the Republic of Bulgaria for 2010 (Prom ., SG. 99/2009 on), in force since January 1, 2010, ie they will apply to income acquired after that date. Pursuant to Art. 22a of PITA in the wording of the law in force in 2009, the amount of annual tax bases of art. 17 is reduced during the year with interest payments on the first EUR 100 000 mortgage, where the following conditions: the contract of mortgage credit has been concluded from the taxpayer and / or spouse with whom / which they have entered into civil marriage. taxpayer and / or spouse have not reached 35 years of age at the date of the contract for a mortgage loan, mortgaged housing is housing for the family only during the tax year. Given the wording of Art. 23, section 5 of PITA, also in the wording of the law in force in 2009, tax relief may benefit from filing an annual return of art. 50 of the Act apply to persons that copies of the following documents: certificate of marriage, a reference to the wealth of borrowers, the mortgage loan agreement, repayment plan, certified by the bank creditor and documents evidencing payments made. In applying these rules is necessary to consider the following features: 1. In the current legislation does not define the term used in PITA “mortgage loan”, so that in connection with the use of tax relief for young families should be added the usual sense of that term. On the other hand, the condition mortgaged home is only for family housing in fiscal year (Article 22a, section 3 of PITA) can be concluded that the mortgage loan is for acquisition of housing (housing loan).
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VAT refund

March 12th, 2010

Business VAT RefundWho is entitled to recover VAT, which is paid abroad? What business do I have?
Most companies that have VAT registration can take advantage of this service. Of course refund rules are different in each country, so we recommend you contact us to discuss your particular case.
What costs abroad must have my company to recover VAT?
Hotel
Transportation
Exhibitions, conferences, seminars, training
Professional Services
Parking
Telecommunications
Rental vehicles
Fuel
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Story for abuse of the legal system

March 10th, 2010

LawyerSet in the town of Charlotte, New Carolina. Attorney ordered his cigar box (24 pieces). Many rare species and very expensive ($ 15,000 box). Once the box arrives, the lawyer hastened to insure them. Made cigars insurance against theft or any kind of natural disasters including fire. For about a month time before it made the first contribution to the policyholder, the attorney smoked cigars and took action against the insurance company. At his request, he explained that cigars were irretrievably lost in a series of small fires, and insists the insurance company to pay him the loss. The insurance company refused to pay to justify to the obvious reasons that a lawyer cigars consumed in the most popular method – smoked them f. lawyer sue them … and won the case. Ruling, the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim is meaningless and inconsequential. However, the judge said that the lawyer held a policy from the insurance company that insures cigars against fire, without saying exactly what the policy is not acceptable fire. Therefore, the insurance company is obliged to pay the insurance.
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RapidShare threatened from new fines

March 9th, 2010

RapidShareIPKat reported news that the P2P site RapidShare is threatened by new multi-million fines.
The court in Hamburg, Germany condemned the company in 2009 to pay 24 million euros damages for breach of copyright and related rights to over 5000 music distributed through the site.
Now many producers and publishers as John Wiley, Cengage and McGraw-Hill RapidSaher requested by the court to stop the spread of 148 copyrighted works.
According to the court the company needs to monitor what its users upload as strength and to prevent such infringing copyright and related rights.
In a series of regulations and legislation in Europe, America seeks to limit the copyright infringements and to destroy the easiest access to movies and music based on sharing.
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