Tax and Legal

As enterprises globalize, they can find themselves facing a complex web of tax rules and regulations in unfamiliar territories. It is increasingly important for them to find ways to align their tax strategies with their overall business needs, while meeting their compliance obligations whenever they arise.
Our tax services include

• corporate tax consulting and compliance services
  

• tax dispute resolution
  

• indirect tax (VAT)
  

• business start-up services
  

• tax optimization reviews and structuring
  

• tax planning, both inbound and outbound
  

• tax efficient financing and capital flows
  

We advise international and local clients as to effective corporate tax planning to reduce their tax liability in ways that are effective and practicable. Legal structures, tax concessions, double tax treaties and appropriate agreements are some of the tools we use for the potential benefit of our clients. Our clients include trading, manufacturing, service, banking, insurance and many other businesses.

Russia, for example, has complex regulations governing the registration of foreign legal entities, the taxes they are subject to and the reports they must make to the authorities. Foreign companies doing business in south and east Europe need to be aware of their obligations, responsibilities and associated risks.

Foreign executives and resident staff must file tax returns. We advise our clients on their personal tax planning, and prepare and file required tax returns. Appropriate planning measures and suitable compensation schemes cannot only reduce the individual’s tax cost, but also the cost to the employer of having expatriates in these countries.

Through our associated team of lawyers we provide a range of legal services including legal compliance, drafting of agreements, obtaining licenses, registration of foreign legal entities and local companies and representation of clients in court on tax related matters.

Our legal services also include

• advice on formation of entities in suitable jurisdictions

• maintaining statutory records and ensuring legal compliance with regulations and Authorities
  

• advizing on changes of company structures
  

• preparation of legal and secretarial documents including powers of attorney, legalization of company papers
  

• advice on drafting of contracts and agreements