Crowe Global International Tax
GLOBAL TAX

Indirect Taxes

Take Control of Indirect Taxes, Reduce Risk, and Uncover Hidden Savings


Indirect taxes—such as value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax (GST), excise duties, and customs tariffs—touch nearly every aspect of your business. They shape trade flows, affect your supply chain, and can either support or hinder your bottom line. As global policies shift and digital tax initiatives like VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) take hold, staying compliant while managing costs is more complex than ever.

But complexity doesn’t have to mean uncertainty. With the right indirect tax strategy, you can stay compliant, avoid costly errors, and seize opportunities to reduce your tax burden.

Your Indirect Tax Challenges, Solved

Whether you're navigating multiple jurisdictions, dealing with cross-border transactions, or preparing for evolving regulations, our global indirect tax experts are here to support you every step of the way. We tailor our services to meet your unique needs—helping you stay compliant, optimize cash flow, and gain peace of mind.

Services


End-to-End Indirect Tax Support

Get clear, actionable guidance on everything from VAT exemptions and reclaim procedures to place-of-supply rules and responding to tax authority inquiries.

Tax-Efficient Supply Chain Strategy

Uncover VAT, sales tax, and customs risks across your supply chain. We help you prevent costly mistakes and identify potential savings in every jurisdiction where you operate.

Tariff Optimization

Use the right tariff classifications to minimize customs duty costs and improve your overall landed cost structure.

Cash Flow Optimization

Free up cash by deferring VAT payments where possible and leveraging country-specific deferment schemes.

Coordinated Global Compliance

Stay ahead of VAT and indirect tax obligations worldwide with centralized dashboards, data-driven insights, and efficient, technology-enabled reporting.

Refund Recovery

Reclaim overpaid VAT, customs duties, or sales/use tax through thorough reverse audits—putting money back into your business.

Audit Support

Be ready for audits with documentation, strategies, and defense tailored to reduce exposure and protect your interests.

Nexus Studies

Clarify your filing obligations across jurisdictions—avoiding both under- and over-compliance.

Voluntary Disclosure & Remediation

Address past issues proactively to reduce penalties, interest, and long-term risk.

M&A Indirect Tax Due Diligence

Understand the full scope of indirect tax liabilities in a potential acquisition—so you can move forward with confidence.

Indirect Tax Automation

Streamline billing, compliance, and documentation by integrating tax automation into your ERP systems.

Accurate Tax Reporting

Improve the accuracy of your indirect tax reserves and reporting, potentially releasing excess reserves for a positive P&L impact.

Sustainability-Linked Excise Taxes

Stay ahead of emerging tax regimes—such as carbon taxes, plastic levies, and the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)—and align your strategy with your sustainability goals.
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A Global Team, Focused on You

No matter where you do business, you’ll have access to local experts with a deep understanding of the regulations that matter most to you. Our team spans all regions, offering seamless collaboration across borders when needed—so you get consistent, coordinated support that aligns with your operations.

We invest in keeping our specialists up to date through ongoing technical training and Crowe Global’s proprietary Indirect Tax learning program, ensuring you benefit from cutting-edge expertise.

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Technology That Puts You in Control

Gain real-time visibility into your global indirect tax compliance with our tax plaform tailored to the needs of internationally operating businesses like yours. From tracking deadlines and managing tasks to overseeing global compliance through intuitive dashboards—you’ll have what you need to stay in control.

You can also count on a streamlined data process. Send your information once—via ERP extraction, secure upload, or your preferred method—and we’ll take care of the rest. Our team enhances, analyzes, and distributes the data where it needs to go, freeing you to focus on strategy, not paperwork.

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Indirect Taxes Are Evolving—Are You Ready?

Indirect taxes are no longer just about compliance—they’re shaping how businesses approach trade, sustainability, and digital transformation. As governments become more assertive and digital reforms accelerate, it’s essential to have the right partner by your side.

With Crowe Global, you can minimize risk, simplify compliance, and unlock the full strategic potential of your indirect tax function. Our tailored solutions give you the confidence to move forward—focusing on what matters most: growing your business.

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Rendall Hofman
Crowe Foederer | Netherlands
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John Cooney
Crowe LLP | US