Tax & Legal

Every day – somewhere in the world – tax regulations, rules and treaties change. Strategies that reduced taxes yesterday might not work today. New opportunities to save money could be missed – especially if you enter new markets. The talented tax staff in your organization might not have time to keep up with each nuance. Your current tax advisor may think your company is too small for personal attention – or your advisor may be too small to serve you.

Successful companies consider tax implications before they make business decisions, so they do not pay more than their legal obligation. This makes international tax compliance, consulting, and structuring a crucial element in your global strategy.

Business structuring 

Different countries apply different rates and rules of taxation. The correct use of tax benefits may allow you to reduce tax burden and make your business more effective.

Our specialists are experienced in international taxation and  assist you in structuring  your business, taking into account the nature of your business, geographical spread of operations and cultural aspects.

Transfer pricing issues

More than 60% of worldwide trading is carried between associated companies. Tax incentives in different countries may increase the tax efficiency of the whole group.  From another side, tax authorities of different countries apply legislative measures in order to prevent movement of “profit centres” from homeland to low tax jurisdictions. That makes question of pricing between associated companies (permanent establishments) very important. We may help you to determine transfer prices for intra-group transactions and to prepare supporting documentation.

Expatriate and migrant taxes

Borders are becoming increasingly a conceptual notion where movement of capital and manpower is concerned. In a situation where a person moves from its home jurisdiction to another (secondment for instance) the question how the person’s income should be taxed may become complicated for the company and the employee. Our specialists will help you clarify any questions related to cross-border taxation of expatriates (income tax, social security tax, etc.) and render payroll services.

Cross-border transactions

Any Double Tax Treaty (DTT) has much in common, and cannot provide you with replies to all your inquiries. A correct interpreting of DTT clauses, in view of court precedents, will reduce your tax risks when conducting cross-boarder business. Our specialists have an appropriate education and experience to help in implementing DTTs.

Value added tax