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The United States ranks among the most attractive markets for expansion, investment and business development. Whether you are considering entering the market with your product or service, establishing a branch, growing an existing one or acquiring a U.S. company, you will inevitably encounter tax and legal questions.
Join our 1-hour webinar on doing business in the USA hosted by Accace in cooperation with Hydra Consulting,where we will present the key aspects of investing in the USA from the perspective of European investors. We will focus not only on the legal and tax aspects of doing business in the U.S., but also on the related tax implications in your home country. We will highlight areas and situations that often surprise companies from Europe. The webinar will also include real-world examples and recommendations on how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Register now to get practical guidance tailored for European businesses entering the U.S. market.
Petr joined Accace in 2010, after 10 years of experience in Big4. In 2013, Petr was appointed to the Managing Director role responsible for providing tax, legal and financial services in the Czech Republic. After rapid growth of his team, he become Accace Group board member responsible for tax, legal, transaction and financial services in Accace Group.
Petr holds a LL.M. degree from his studies in Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, is a registered tax advisor in the Czech Republic, and a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Petr focuses on international consulting, transactions and M&A projects.
Josef is the founder and owner of Hydra Consulting LLC, a consulting company that helps companies expand into the US market. After completing his studies in International Relations at Charles University in the Czech Republic, Josef moved to the USA, where he first started a company focused on selling imported goods from Europe. This experience allowed him to gain detailed knowledge not only of the local tax and legal systems, but also of different business processes. His desire to facilitate entry into the US market for other foreign companies led him to found Hydra Consulting, which has been successfully advising companies on how to enter the US market for 10 years.
Hydra Consulting is an advisory company with offices in New York, Prague, and Bratislava. It helps companies establish US entities, obtain visas, and provides legal and tax advice. The company also provides support in recruiting employees, related administration, and can kick-start sales even before the actual expansion into the US market.
Find out from our latest interview with Josef Scharfen, CEO of Hydra Consulting, what makes the US market attractive and what challenges often catch European companies off guard.
We invite you to attend the conference entitled ‘The life cycle of a medical device – from concept to patient’, organised under the patronage of Accace. The event is devoted to the latest trends and regulations in the med-tech industry, combining the perspectives of law, science and business. Participants will learn about the practical aspects of designing, clinically evaluating and commercialising medical devices. The programme includes the legal status and classification of devices, software as a medical device in the age of AI, market phase data, and technology valuation and commercialisation. It is also an excellent opportunity for manufacturers, start-ups, scientists and investors to exchange experiences.
On July 1, 2025, changes to VAT on real estate came into effect in the Czech Republic, affecting not only developers and construction companies, but also other entrepreneurs. In our webinar, we will explain the new regulations and look at their practical implications.
We invite you to a training dedicated to the personal liability of management board members, partners, and key decision-makers in companies. During the session, our experts – Agnieszka Samborska, Attorney-at-law and Partner at Accace Legal, and Jakub Nasiłowski, Attorney-at-law and Legal Manager – will provide a comprehensive overview of property, fiscal-criminal, and civil liability, including those arising from the Commercial Companies Code, the Accounting Act, and the National Court Register regulations. They will also present practical methods of risk management – from implementing internal procedures and delegating responsibilities to using legal tools such as voluntary disclosure and individual tax rulings.
Changes in labour law, taxes and social contributions will affect every employer and entrepreneur in Slovakia. It is crucial to understand what is changing and how to prepare for it. That’s why, in cooperation with Esemináre, we have prepared a professional seminar to help you navigate the new rules and understand their real impact on your business, employees and internal processes.
Our experts will clearly explain all legislative changes and advise you on how to effectively apply them in your company’s practice. This will enable you to make the right decisions in time and with confidence.
On December 24, 2025, new provisions of the Polish Labour Code will take effect, requiring employers to disclose salaries in job advertisements. This is only the first step – by June 2026, Poland must implement EU Directive 2023/970 on pay transparency, introducing reporting obligations, pay gap disclosures, and employee rights to pay information. Join our webinar to learn how to prepare your organization for these upcoming changes.
Looking to expand or establish your business in Hungary? Strategically located in Central Europe, Hungary is an EU and Schengen member with strong digital infrastructure, logistics and a business-friendly environment. With the lowest corporate income tax in the EU (9%), a highly educated workforce and competitive employment costs, it has become a key destination for investors in manufacturing, R&D and shared service centers.
Join our free 1-hour webinar on doing business in Hungary to get a practical, expert-led overview of what foreign investors need to know. Our local tax and legal advisors will guide you through key steps in company setup, share common pitfalls to avoid and explain the tax incentives that could benefit your investment.
Register now and take the first step toward establishing your business in Hungary.
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Ildikó joined the Accace Hungary Tax team in 2018 as a Senior Tax Advisor. She has 16 years of experience in tax administration. She spent 5 years working at a municipal tax authority, followed by a role at the National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV), where she conducted audits of corporate entities.
Her goal in joining Accace was to support company executives and accountants in navigating the financial and procedural rules related to taxation. In her work, she advises both Hungarian and international clients, with attention to EU and international legal regulations.
Based on her experience, engaging a tax advisor before and during a tax audit provides significant support to clients, enabling taxpayers to more effectively exercise their rights and opportunities under the law.
She graduated in 2002 from the Faculty of Public Administration at the Budapest University of Economic Sciences and Public Administration as an administrative organizer. She later earned a financial expert qualification from the Budapest Business School, specializing in European Union finance. She holds diplomas in certified accounting and tax advisory and obtained an IFRS accountant certificate from the Educational Center of the Hungarian Chamber of Auditors in 2018.
Roberto joined the Accace tax team in 2022, where he currently leads the legal advisory team, while co-leadaing the tax advisory division together with Ildikó as a Manager. Before joining to Accace, he previously worked as a tax advisor in a corporate environment, supporting numerous clients primarily with VAT and other indirect tax matters.
At Accace, in addition to indirect taxes, he also focuses on direct and income taxes, as well as sector-specific tax issues and several legal matters. His goal is to help clients navigate both domestic and international regulations, always striving to find the most advantageous solutions with his team for each case.
He is also well-versed in obligations related to environmental product fees and the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system and oversees projects in these areas. He is committed to continuous development and providing up-to-date advice.
During risk assessment audits and project work, he applies his multidisciplinary experience to offer comprehensive support to clients.
Roberto holds a law degree from the University of Pécs and a bachelor’s degree in business and management in the field of economics. He is also a certified tax advisor registered by the Ministry of Finance.
Hungary offers a powerful combination of low taxes, talent availability and central access to EU markets.
Whether you’re establishing a new company or acquiring an existing one, this webinar will give you the expert-backed information you need to move forward with clarity, compliance and confidence.
Wish to learn more about the Hungarian market before the webinar? Our experts prepared a number of up-to-date publications to get you familiar with taxation, labour law, company formation, transfer pricing and beyond.
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Accace operates internationally as Accace Circle, a co-created business community of like-minded BPO providers and advisors who deliver outstanding services with elevated customer experience and erase the borders of service delivery. Covering over 60 jurisdictions with more than 7,000 professionals, we support over 80,000 customers, mostly mid-size and international Fortune 500 companies from various sectors, and process at least 800,000 pay slips globally.
