Running a private hospital is complex by nature, and that complexity inevitably finds its way into the financial statements. For this reason, external audits rarely focus only on the numbers. Just as important are the underlying processes, management judgments, and the quality of the information supporting them. Revenue recognition is often one of the most…
On 5 January 2026, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework (147 jurisdictions) agreed a way forward on Pillar Two and published the Side-by-Side (SbS) Package. The package introduces targeted simplifications and new safe harbours, while reaffirming QDMTTs as the primary mechanism for protecting domestic tax bases, changes that may materially affect Pillar Two compliance and cash tax…
The Omnibus package was proposed by the European Commission with the aim of simplifying ESG rules and making EU businesses more competitive. The package, if adopted, will reduce administrative burdens for all companies by 25% and for SMEs by 35%. What will the legislation do? Omnibus impacts the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the…
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) adopted the proposal ‘VAT in the Digital Age’ last year. These new rules aim to make VAT in the EU simpler and more resistant to fraud. Recently, the Council officially approved this new directive. The EU member states must now implement these rules. Our Baker Tilly International network…
The construction sector in Cyprus is navigating a rapidly evolving tax and VAT landscape in 2026. The Cyprus tax reform introduced certain key legislative changes that came into effect on 1 January 2026. Furthermore, even though VAT was not part of the tax reform, significant VAT changes are also being implemented. As a result, property…
The Cyprus Tax Reform is here — and it’s reshaping the way businesses plan, invest, and grow. Are you ready to turn change into opportunity? Join our exclusive client briefing to discover what’s new, what’s next, and how to stay ahead in 2026 and beyond. This comprehensive session will cover all the key changes introduced…
By Anestis Dimopoulos, Director, Head of Digital & Risk Advisory Services, Baker Tilly South East Europe At a time where cyber threats are evolving at a rapid pace, Greece is entering a phase of strategic maturity. The new National Cybersecurity Strategy 2026–2030, published in December 2025 under the supervision of the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA),…
What can the EU energy sector do to meet it obligations and aspirations, what role can they play, and how ESG should be at the forefront of their business modelling. There is little doubt that meeting the EU energy sector’s climate change and sustainability obligations and ambitions rest, in no small measure, on placing climate…
