The depth of experience of our team members means that over the years our specialists have supported enterprises operating in many industry sectors. Our key areas of specialisation fall into six industry sectors: real estate, retail, chemicals, technology, private equity and life sciences.
Investment volumes in the real estate market in Central and Eastern Europe are expected to grow and the real estate sector calls for flexibility and a multi-dimensional perspective. We understand the real estate sector and our dedicated real estate teams speak the industry language. This enables to us assist our clients from the initial stages of investment until they exit. The majority of our clients are large asset managers, institutional investors, and key real estate specialists operating across Central and Eastern Europe.
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The retail sector has been influenced by the Internet and the growing popularity of mobile technologies and social media. Competition and responsiveness to customers’ needs are huge challenges to retail businesses. We take care of our client's accounting and administration, so that they can fully focus on adopting to the changing environment.
Chemical industry products are present in all aspects of our lives. This industry supports many other sectors, such as FMCG, automotive, agricultural, and is very complex. ASB's sector experience provides our modern and cost-effective solutions.
In our fast-developing world, technology is an increasingly integral part of our life. In this sector, companies are expanding their businesses into new markets, which results in then having to face new tax and legal challenges. ASB has implemented unique solutions aligned with the needs of our clients, so we are able to provide optimal support.
The CEE private equity market continues to growth. Companies financed via private equity investments spread their wings quickly and stimulate the economy. We cooperate with investors in the private equity and venture capital area, and our dedicated transaction team has a strong track record in assisting clients in various acquisitions and divestitures. We understand the mechanisms affecting the investment sector and successfully support to achieve their investment goals.
Ageing and growing populations have resulted in significant increases in health care spending worldwide. Technological changes are fast and the demand for life sciences products is increasing. We assist our life sciences clients with their tax, accounting, and payroll compliance, helping these companies to grow often at a fast pace.
In 2026, new obligations related to public Country-by-Country reporting (Public CbC-R) will take effect, changing the existing rules for preparing and disclosing tax information by the largest corporate groups. For globally operating companies, this is not only a reporting requirement but also an important element of transparency and reputation-building vis-à-vis investors, customers, and the market.
The new year brings extensive changes in the payroll area that will affect both employees and employers. This article summarizes the key legislative developments that need to be reflected in HR practice.
One of the measures approved as part of the third consolidation package is the limitation of VAT deduction on company vehicles that are also used for private purposes. Below we provide a concise overview of this limitation, based on the methodological guidance of the Financial Directorate of the Slovak Republic No. 3/DPH/2025/MU, the transitional provisions of Article 85n of Act No. 222/2004 Coll. on Value Added Tax, as amended, and Article 55 zzzk of Act No. 595/2003 Coll. on Income Tax, as amended.