Author: Phoebe Kouvelas, L.LM.
Έξυπνες Στρατηγικές ΦΠΑ για την Εισαγωγή Έργων Τέχνης στην Ευρώπη (ενημερωμένη έκδοση 2021)
Μαθαίνοντας πώς να πλοηγείστε στα καθεστώτα που διέπουν τον ΦΠΑ εισαγωγής της Ευρώπης, θα μπορούσε να σας γλυτώσει από σημαντικά κόστη.
Read MoreSmart VAT Strategies for Importing Art into Europe (updated 2021 version)
Knowing how to navigate through Europe's import VAT rules could save you from considerable costs.
Read MoreΠροσωρινή Μείωση του ΦΠΑ Πώλησης και Εισαγωγής για Έργα Τέχνης
Από τους Φοίβη Κουβελά (ArtSecure), Εμμανουέλα Βίτσα & Λουκά Πανέτσο (Δικηγορικό γραφείο Κυριακίδης- Γεωργόπουλος).
Ο πρόσφατος Νόμος 4738/2020 εισήγαγε μια ευνοϊκή μεταχείρηση για ορισμένες συναλλαγές που αφορούν σε έργα τέχνης.
Read MoreLaw 4738/ 2020 Introduces Temporary Sales and Import VAT Reductions for Works of Art
This article is co-authored by Phoebe Kouvelas, ArtSecure Founder and KG Law Firm Associates Loukas Panetsos & Emmanouela Vitsa.
The recently enacted Law 4738/2020 introduced a beneficial tax treatment for certain art transactions.
Read MoreProudly Sponsoring Art Athina Virtual 2020!
Art Athina, one of Europe’s oldest art fairs, is going digital and we at ArtSecure, jointly with KG Law Firm, are proudly sponsoring the event!
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Announcement of Collaboration Between ArtSecure and KG Law Firm
We are delighted to announce our new, pioneering collaboration with KG Law Firm, the largest legal practice in Greece for several decades.
Read MoreΤο Εμπόριο και η Διασυνοριακή Μεταφορά Έργων από Ελεφαντόδοντο
Το εμπόριο και η διασυνοριακή μεταφορά αντικειμένων από ελεφαντόδοντο είναι ένα ιδιαίτερα σύνθετο θέμα. Το νέο αυστηρό καθεστώς απαγόρευσης εμπορίου σε ελεφαντόδοντο του Ηνωμένου Βασιλείου αποτελεί αιτία για αυξημένες διασυνοριακές μεταφορές συλλογών.
Read MoreLegal Tips for Buying Art at Auction
When the hammer falls, a legally binding contract is formed between the successful bidder and the auction house. It is important to be aware of the terms of such contract before bidding.
Read MoreThe Workings of Auction Guarantees
Online Copyright Infringement: To Which Country Can the Copyright Holder Sue?
In cases of online copyright infringement, the copyright holder can sue in any and all member states where the infringing site is accessible but each court can only rule on the damage caused within its territory.
Read MoreArtSecure Founder, Phoebe Kouvelas took part at the Art Due Diligence panel of the 10th Global Ritossa Family Office Summit.
It was a true pleasure to be part of the Art Due Diligence panel at the 10th Global Ritossa Family Office Summit held in Dubai 23-25 November under the High Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed AI Maktoum.
A special thank you to Art & Museum Magazine for reporting on the Summit and mentioning that “Phoebe Kouvelas discussed the new due diligence obligations imposed on traders of fine art by the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive and how they will affect the Middle East. She also explained how the requirement under the Directive to adopt a risk-based approach is an opportunity for a much-needed shift in perception on how to conduct business in the art market that can extend to all stakeholders and for all art collecting processes”
New Rules on the Import of Cultural Goods in the EU to Place Burdens on the Art Market
A version of this article, authored by Phoebe Kouvelas, was published by Private Art Investor. Read it here.
The EU passed a Regulation to ensure the prevention of terrorist financing and money laundering through the sale of pillaged cultural goods to buyers in the Union. EU dealers and collectors have some time to prepare; below are a few suggestions.
Read MoreA Step Closer to Regulation in the Art Market: New AML Obligations to be Imposed on EU Art Businesses
This article is authored by Phoebe Kouvelas LL.M. and has been first published in the Art & Museum Magazine, Summer Issue, 2019 p. 30
It is important that art businesses act proactively and take all the necessary steps to implement the obligations imposed by the 5th AMLD as soon as possible in order to minimize the risk of being found guilty of a criminal offence.
Read MoreΣτο στόχαστρο της ΕΕ οι έμποροι έργων τέχνης για ξέπλυμα μαύρου χρήματος →
Νομικές Συμβουλές για Αγορά Έργων σε Δημοπρασία
Όταν πέσει το σφυρί, ένα δεσμευτικό συμβόλαιο δημιουργείται μεταξύ του υπερθεματιστή και του οίκου δημοπρασιών. Είναι σημαντικό να γνωρίζετε του όρους ενός τέτοιου συμβολαίου πριν πλειοδοτήσετε.
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Secret Commissions in Art Transactions: Risks & Safeguards
This article is authored by Phoebe Kouvelas LL.M. and has been first published in the Art & Museum Magazine, Summer Issue, 2017, p. 24-25
With confidentiality often cited as an excuse to avoid disclosure to the principals of the existence and role of any given intermediary, conflicts of interest inevitably arise with serious consequences for all involved.
Read MoreMoney Laundering through Art: What All Stakeholders Must Know
This article is authored by Phoebe Kouvelas, LL.M. and has been first published in the Private Art Investor on April 30th 2018.
Art has become an attractive sector for making the proceeds of all types of illegal activity appear legitimate.
Read MoreManaging Legal Risks in Museums and Large Collections: A Call for a Risk-Based Approach
This article is authored by Phoebe Kouvelas LL.M. and has been first published in the Art & Museum Magazine, Winter Issue, 2017, p. 24-25
Most museums have a view on what their principal legal risks are; nevertheless, those are addressed through the use of empirical checklists designed to avoid pitfalls or after a triggering event. What is in fact needed is the adoption of processes, procedures and controls based on the type and level of risk associated with each activity - a risk-based approach (RBA)
Read MorePart 1: Do Museums Run Legal Risks? An Illustration
Museums and large private collections run significant legal risks whether they are preparing for an exhibition, accepting a donation in good faith or lending works from their collections for people around the world to appreciate.
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