EU and WTO Members Reach Deal to Simplify Trade in Services

On December 2nd, 67 members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), including the European Union, concluded negotiations on an agreement to simplify trade in services and to reduce red tape in that sector. The signatories, including key players such as the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, and China, represent...

New guidelines on the use of cookies clarify the practices for giving consent

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, Traficom, has published new cookie guidelines for both website users (in Finnish) and service providers (in Finnish) in September 2021. The guidelines also apply to other tracking technologies similar to cookies, such as tracking pixels and cookies stored through mobile applications.  The aim of the guidelines is, in...

Growth Academy – NDAs: Back to Basics materials now available

The materials from Lexia Growth Academy webinar: NDAs - Back to Basics, held on Wednesday 15 September, are now available. If you attended our event but forgot to take notes, you don’t need to worry! You can now download the presentations or watch the recording down below. Lexia Growth Academy...

Growth Academy September: NDAs – Back to Basics

Are your confidentiality agreements in order? Have you wondered about how they are implemented in practice? Come join our webinar to find out! Our next Growth Academy will be held on 15 September 2021 at 9:30-10:30. We will go through the basics of NDAs. Register now!

Taxation of eSports in Finland should be clarified

While eSports is classified as sports in Finnish taxation, it involves several interpretative factors within the field of tax law. One issue that gamers face, is the versatile stream of income which cause uncertainty under the current tax regime. For many, the most important source of income are tournament prizes,...