Expo 2015 in Milan an opportunity for Alliott networking

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1 CASE STUDY Expo 2015 in Milan an opportunity for Alliott networking Avv. Michele Calleri Studio legale associato Calleri Noviello & Morazzoni Sangalli 1

2 EXPO2015 Milan Discover Expo Milano 2015 VIDEO 2

3 Expo 2015, cultural meaning and business opportunities Improving food quality and security Ensuring healthy and high-quality nutrition for all human beings Preventing the new epidemics and diseases of our time Promoting innovation in research, technology, and business practices Providing education and enhancing culinary traditions. 3

4 Expo 2015 target market Expo 2015 offers a great communication and promotion venue for primary producing communities farmers food firms logistics and distribution chain restaurant and catering industry research centres all companies interested in innovation and production technologies Many different industry sectors, other than those related to theme of the EXPO (than food agriculture and all those sectors connected to the food production and distribution chain), will be involved, from tourism, building construction, event organization (more than 7000 events are estimated to be organized during the EXPO 2015) and the service industry sector. 4

5 Expo 2015 some figures 147 participating (137) countries Investments in millions of Euros from United Arab Emirates from China from Germany from United States Up to 140,000 visitors a day - 20 million visitors in total over the six Months working units Thousand participanting companies Estimated 1.6 billion new GNP (source Expo 2015 Spa and Chamber of commerce) For more than six months, from May to October

6 Expo 2015 law Special regulation: law 14 Jan.2013, n.3 (general agreement with Bureau International des Expositions) Special permission for access and working in Expo site Tax discipline regarding VAT and Municipal fares Special Customs regulation Income tax if more than 6 months presence Lex loci: employment law with adaptations Insurance and discipline of social security Broadcast, driving licenses, schools.. 6

7 Expo 2015 Services offered by AG members in Milan Accountancy Legal - Consultancy Contracts Tenders Labour Tax Currency regulation Permission contracts Disputes regarding VAT application, services 7

8 Expo 2015 legal services Legal services in negotiating and establishing contracts employment contracts sponsorship constitution of operating companies contracts with suppliers contracts of transport of material to be installed in exhibition halls participation in tenders assistance in the field of industrial law, licensing, merchandising, publishing, trademarks, intellectual property rights verification of the administrative authorisations relationships with institutions dispute resolutions town planning and construction and administrative law corporate law 8

9 Expo 2015 accountancy and tax services Tax and accounting services in: Incorporation of companies, branches, permanent establishments of nonresident companies; Tax compliance; Accounting and payroll services; Tax representatives; VAT direct identification for EU companies; Tax refunds (VAT and income taxes) for non-residents; Tax issues, queries, interpretation of tax rules, business cases related to EXPO, through a dedicated Desk to EXPO 2015, opened by the Revenue Agency where we have direct access; Corporate tax and VAT dispute resolutions, means to prevent lawsuits on tax matters; Tax ruling and international arbitration. Giorgio Marcolongo SOREFISA S.p.A. Accounting, Tax and Consulting services 9

10 Networking in Alliott Group today Referall Local assistance Documents and opinions 10

11 Expo 2015 networking in Alliott Info from Alliot Milan to Alliott Members Networking between Alliott Members Alliott Members promote the assistance for Expo 2015 Local clients contact local Alliott 11

12 Expo 2015 Alliott: global assistance, local presence 12

13 Expo 2015 and Alliott Members networking Common marketing on services for EXPO 2015 Mutual assistance to the Client Fees, i.e. on time basis From now to October

14 Expo DAYS LEFT Thank you for your attention Our presence and initiative 14

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16 MISSION Milan: a city of historic arts and culture; a panoply of fashion, industry and services. A city in rapid evolution, eagerly awaiting the onset of Expo Alongside the forthcoming Universal Exposition is EXPOMI: A network of highly specialized Milan professionals, offering a complete package of services to make your EXPO 2015 experience a massive success.

17 ABOUT US The EXPOMI team of Milan-based firms has a long history of providing exceptional business support for companies and organizations with their international events. This support extends from ideation, even in clients home countries, right through to the delivery of a winning event. EXPOMI guarantees transparency and fairness in all its dealings. It turns these values into key business drivers across its multidisciplinary approach to guarantee a full, open and successful service.

18 SERVICES LEGAL SERVICES - Legal and contractual assistance - Civil and Commercial law - Transport and labor law - Banking and public savings law - Administrative and corporate law MULTIMEDIA SERVICES - Audio-video equipment rental - Information technology - Videoconference - Communications equipment - Videowalls DESIGN SOLUTION - Fair stand - Special events - Interior design - Architecture - Advertising and visual design BUSINESS CONSULTANT - International Finance - Tax and corporate consultancy - Financial activities - Revision companies CATERING SERVICES - Catering - Commercial Restoration - Food design - Food and beverages - Hotel equipment rental LOGISTICS - Transport - Customs formalities - On-site management - Outsourcing - Shipping COMMUNICATION - Communication strategies - Advertising campaigns - Packaging - Web design - Web marketing TRANSLATIONS & LOCALIZATION - Interpreting - Translations - Editing & Copywriting - Localization consultancy

19 Case Study The Mongolia Project The Project and the aims: Opening of an office in Milan to develop business and commercial relationships between Italy and Mongolia, in light of the EXPO 2015; The initiative has the support and patronage of the Italian Embassy of Mongolia and Govermental Institutions (Ministry of Economic Development); The background: The Government of Mongolia has launched a large number of proposals for projects in different business sectors: Infrustructure and construction, airport, road construction, power generation, sport and turism sector, health, education, environment protection. A new investment legislation was recently revised (Aug. 2012) to attract new foreign investors, develop partnerships, by creating the most favourable and friendly investment climate. Giorgio Marcolongo SOREFISA S.p.A. - Accounting, Tax and Consulting services 15

20 Case Study The Mongolia Project Why Mongolia? Growing economy (+12.3% growth of GDP in 2012) highest growth potential over the next decades; A country with huge natural resources (mining industry); Need of expertise and know-how of EU economies and enterpreneurs; Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plan to foster economic diversification. Key factor of success: Special relationships with Goverment institutions (Ministry of Economic Development) the main industrial and business groups in Mongolia and dedicated business developers for new investors from Italy and all other EU countries; B2B relationships focused on specific projects with target investors. Giorgio Marcolongo, SOREFISA S.p.A. Accounting, Tax and Consulting services 16

21 Case Study The Mongolia Project An opportunity for all the AG members to attract and involve respective clients on PPP - Public-Private Partnerships projects in Mongolia. A case study on how to cooperate with Public Institutions, business developers to generate new business opportunities for Accounting and Law Firms of Alliott Group Further information soon available on a dedicated section on the website of Sorefisa Giorgio Marclongo SOREFSIA S.p.A. Accounting, Tax and Consulting services 17