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News Withholding taxation ELMF urges all EU member states to abolish source or withholding taxation of non-resident artists and supports the initiative of the Dutch government in this regard. For full press statement, click here. White paper on visas and work permits launched European countries need to actively make visa / work permit procedures and access to the European market more flexible, transparent and homogenous for artists, said Hans Hjorth, Executive Manager of the European Live Music Forum ELMF as he launched a white paper on visa issues at Womex, the world music expo in Sevilla,Spain.For a PDF version of the white paper, click here. ELMF packs it in At the 2010 annual general meeting of the European Live Music Forum ELMF the current members unanimously decided to dissolve the organisation. See full statement in the 'Home' section. ELMF ACTIVITIES ELMF is, due to the decision to disolve the organisation, i a state of orderly liquidation. The process is expected to be concluded by the end of 2010. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.

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