e-focus nr. 4 - 2010, is now just a click away at: www.swedishchamber.ee/efocus

From the content:

The Estonian Investment Climate

Estonia's investment climate was in focus as SCCE members gathered for an April Business Breakfast Seminar and got a brief on the subject from Mikael Orkomies, Raul Allikivi and Andrus Alber.

How you Set Up Business in Estonia

Prepared by a team of lawyers from MAQS Law Firm's Estonian office and produced in cooperation with the Swedish Trade Council in Estonia, the 5th edition of the guide 'How you Set Up Business in Estonia' has now been published.

Permanent Establishment in Estonia - a Tax Law Jungle

If a foreign company wishes to start a business in Estonia by selling goods or providing services, the creation of a Permanent Establishment (PE) may cause severe taxation implications. Kaido Künnapas, associate at MAQS Law Firm informs.

Economical impacts

- European airlines are right now facing their biggest economical crisis ever. Aircraft are grounded, airlines have no income while all fixed costs remain, said Swedish aviation organizations in a joint statement as European airspace was closed due to volcanic ashes in the atmosphere.

Volcanic ashes and flight safety

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem. All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them under control. I trust you are not in too much distress."

Please enjoy reading e-focus Nr. 4 - 2010

Sincerely,

Kristiina Sikk
SCCE Ombudsman