Investment Climate Development between the Silk Road Countries and Europe

5-6 June 2013 Baku, Azerbaijan,        Hilton Baku 5*

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!

Registration will be closed.
Registered:
196 participants
126 Azerbaijan
70 Other Countries

We are glad to invite you to the unique international conference in the capital of Azerbaijan – Baku, which will bring together the leaders of the European market of consulting and legal services and senior managers of the leading companies from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Georgia.

Conference Programme
Wednesday, 5 June 2013

09.00-09.50	Registration of delegates & Welcome coffee
09.50-10.00	Opening remarks. Welcome word by the Organizers
10.00-10.30	Current State and Prospects of Development of Azerbaijan's Investment Climate		Representatives of the Ministries of the Republic of Azerbaijan
10.30-11.00	RAK Investment Authority – Real platform for your international business		Kanatbek Asilbek Sr. Business Development Executive RAK Investment Authority UAE
11.00-12.00	Coffee break
12.00-12.30	Principality of Liechtenstein: Areas of Excellence		Kirill Tkachev Head of Business Development Audina Treuhand AG The Principality of Liechtenstein
12.30-13.00	Austria – a perfect gateway between East and West		Erich Baier Certified Tax Adviser, LLM. Bilanz-Data Austria
13.00-14.30	Buffet lunch
14.30-15.00	UAE company - effective tool of international operations		Dmitry Neminushchiy Director Amadlaw Management Consultancy Ltd UAE
15.00-16.00	Corporate Structures Including Switzerland		Vladimir Oster Managing Director Taggroup International Companies SA Switzerland
16.00-17.00	Coffee break
17.00-17.30	Trusts and other fiduciary structures in the Channel Islands		Valery Zaikin Private Client Director RBC Wealth Management UK
17.30-18.00	Taxation in Estonia – tax planning background: 1.Rules for "the game" - cans and cannots of using Estonian companies 2.The most common opportunities of using Estonian companies 3.Residence permit in Estonia - ground getting a residence permit, tax advantages of Estonian residency		Leonid Ageev Partner, Member of the Board Larssen CS & Larssen Capital Estonia
18.30-20.30	Cocktail for conference participants in Hilton Hotel. Cocktail Partner - Rietumu Bank
Thursday, 6 June 2013
09.00-10.00	Registration of delegates & Welcome coffee
10.00-10.30	Latvian holding company - the new opportunities		Dmitry Feldman General Manager Baltikums International Latvia
10.30-11.00	Risks Control of Non-Resident Companies Ownership		Tatyana Balabanova Business Development Director Аpollo Business Solutions Ltd Seychelles
11.00-12.00	Coffee break
12.00-12.30	How to invest and trade in the UK		Eesh Aggarval Director Azure Consultants (UK) Limited UK
12.30-13.00	The main trends in the international real estate market in 2013: Switzerland, Italy, Monaco		Sergey Sander Director The Leading Properties of the World Switzerland
13.00-14.30	Buffet lunch
14.30-15.00	Luxembourg: The convenient and tax efficient gateway for international investors to set up their dedicated investment fund		Claude Beffort Managing Director European Capital Partners Luxembourg
15.00-15.30	Azerbaijan and the Netherlands: 1.Why use the Netherlands for international tax structuring 2.The Dutch Holding Company 3.Benefits (tax) using the Netherlands		Harry Blik Levy Director Erez Trust Management Netherlands
15.30-16.00	Aspects of international residence and citizenship planning and visa-free travelling opportunities for entrepreneurs. How to obtain residence and citizenship in selected countries, including Switzerland, UK, Belgium, and others		Dr. Peter Krummenacher Partner Henley & Partners AG Switzerland
16.00-16.30	Coffee break
16.30-17.00	Possibilities for investing and asset protection in West Indies		Aleksandr Voronov Development Director in CIS and Baltics NTL Trust Limited Saint Kitts and Nevis
17.00-17.20	Latvia: Economic Model and Incentives for Investment		Jurijs Baltgailis Dr.oec, Liaison Partner Baltic Caspian Audit LLC Azerbaijan - Latvia
17.20-17.50	Company establishment in Kazakhstan. Corporate issues in Kazakhstan		Andrey Artyushenko Managing Partner, Founder Artyushenko & Partners Legal and Consulting Firm Kazakhstan
17.50-18.10	Methods of providing security for credits in Azerbaijan: 1.Credit activity in Azerbaijan 2.Guarantee and warranty 3.Pledge and mortgage		Akram Hasanov Partner IJS Law Firm Azerbaijan
19.00 - 23.30	Farewell Dinner in traditional Azerbaijani restaurant Tonqal

Why Azerbaijan?

Dozen million dollars invested in Azerbaijan prove investment attractiveness of the country both to local and foreign investors. The country has almost all necessary conditions to form favorable investment climate. On one hand, Azerbaijan economy shows dynamic growth with huge consumption market and real purchasing power, on the other, rich natural resources and unique geographical position. Low level of investment risk guaranteed by financial and political stability is another important investment advantage of Azerbaijan.

Why attending the conference?

• The first international event on this theme on Baku
• The meeting point with business owners and senior level manages from big and middle sized companies from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Georgia

Who will attend?

The conference will bring together more than 250 delegates, both professionals from Europe and senior level managers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Georgia. Exhibition of the leading legal and financial services providers will be organized in frames of the conference.

Visa support

Visa is not required to Citizens of CIS countries. Citizens of EU and other countries need visa to enter Azerbaijan. View visa requirements of Azerbaijan. The Organizer will provide official letter of confirmation for visa application after payment of registration fee.

Languages

The conference working languages are Russian and English. The simultaneous translation of the speeches will be provided during the conference day.

Venue & Accommodation of delegates

Conference venue – Hilton Baku 5*. Address - 1B Azadlig Avenue, Baku, AZ1000, Azerbaijan. Hilton Baku Hotel provides special rates for conference participants. To book room at special rate please follow the link.

Disclaimer: Accommodation in the Hotel is recommended but not obligatory condition to participate in the conference. The participants are free to choose another hotel, however the Organizer will neither provide special rates, nor recommend another hotels. The Organizer doesn't undertake any responsibility for reservation process. The participants make reservations and settle payment themselves. Should reservation conditions be violated (i.e. non-show or late cancellation less than 24 hours), the Hotel will set the fines on the Participant according to the conditions of reservation.

Attention of the Conference Sponsors and Partners!

The participation in the conference as a Sponsor or a Partner will give you an excellent opportunity to use all the marketing instruments of the event:

• Making a speech in front of the target audience is a unique opportunity to speak up about you and your company, introduce your point of view on the best way to resolve different issues and problems, present new products and services.
• The participation in the exhibition. The agenda of the conference is organized in the way all the participants will be able to review your exhibiting stands during the breaks. The exhibiting area allows our Partners to conveniently accommodate all the information materials, souvenirs, banners and also, get a personal working space which provides all the necessary conditions for the efficient communication with the potential clients on the conference.