VAT, Indirect Taxes & Customs: tax consulting for international companies
Internationally, our VAT, Indirect Taxes & Customs team also working through Andersen Global‘s professional firms in Europe and around the world, offers a comprehensive and always up-to-date support service, in line with local regulations and practices.
Our tax and legal professionals work together to increase your company’s tax efficiency, while also helping you reduce the risk of tax penalties and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Why choose Andersen for VAT and indirect tax services?
Our specialized team will support you in fully understanding the rules for applying the correct VAT treatment to the transactions your company executes, whether at the stage of business implementation or for activities that have already started. We offer comprehensive support in managing any VAT audits or inspections carried out by the tax authorities, as well as in managing VAT refunds and assigning such receivables to third parties, consulting with colleagues in the legal team.
For all companies doing business internationally, Andersen’s certified public accountants can offer support in fulfilling VAT obligations in the countries in which they operate. This includes identifying the most appropriate invoicing model for international transactions, evaluating different export and import regulations, and identifying opportunities to avoid double taxation and obtain the greatest tax benefits.
Assistance and consulting on VAT and tax compliance for domestic and multinational companies
Providing the most attentive VAT advice, our experts support domestic and multinational groups and SMEs in understanding Italian and international VAT rules and laws, and in identifying opportunities to optimize their tax position.
In handling international transactions, our team’s work fosters the optimization of tax planning and ensures quick support in filling out any related formalities, integrating our professionals’ skills with those of our International Tax colleagues.
Optimizing VAT impact in international transactions: advanced tax strategies
Through proper tax planning, businesses can reduce the impact of VAT on international transactions while ensuring the utmost regulatory compliance. Our experts identify tax optimization opportunities in structuring international transactions and provide assistance in identifying the most favorable tax regimes.
Adopting strategies to maximize tax benefits from international transactions and managing tax risks are the cardinal points of our service, thus avoiding
potential litigation, ensuring the stability and sustainability of transactions in the long run.
Specialized assistance in customs matters
Andersen offers specialized customs consulting, supporting companies in obtaining AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) status. We assist clients in analyzing goods origin, classifying tariffs and assessing customs treatment for imports and exports. With our experience, we provide strategic solutions to optimize customs management and reduce compliance risks with a comprehensive approach tailored to business needs.
Business registration in foreign countries and VAT representation in Italy and abroad
In recent years, an increasing number of businesses have expanded their presence abroad, including online, setting up business activities in several countries. This expansion strategy requires proper management of tax issues, including registering businesses in foreign countries for VAT purposes or using VAT representation services in Italy and abroad, which involves appointing a tax representative resident in the country in question, including the OSS system for online sales.
Our certified public accountants will support you in choosing among several possible options, which should be evaluated according to your specific needs and the complexity of your operations in that particular state.
The VAT, Indirect Taxes & Customs team also acts as a “one point of contact” to simplify and optimize the management of tax issues on an international scale, providing you with a single point of contact for all the countries you operate in and ensuring consistency in processes and efficiency in operations, interfacing directly with foreign colleagues in the case of multi-country engagements.
Tax services and related solutions
- Support in carrying out customs operations and managing transactions in and outside of the European Union
- Consulting in structuring transfer flows, including intercompany flows
- Managing VAT credit refund requests
- Providing support transferring VAT receivables to factoring companies
- Providing assistance with tax audits, pre-litigation and court proceedings.
Collaboration with other Andersen teams for comprehensive tax management
We consistently aim to deliver the best possible outcome for our clients in relation to their needs. Therefore, in delivering our services, the professionals on our team can —with the client’s approval— effectively work with other Andersen teams, such as:
- International Tax
- Tax Litigation
- Corporate Tax
- Transfer Pricing
- ESG Department for Sustainable Innovation
- Business Incentives & Tax Credit.
By relying on Andersen, you will have an experienced partner in international tax consulting, able to guide you in every aspect of VAT and indirect tax management, ensuring tax compliance and optimizing the benefits for your business. Our experience, combined with our comprehensive, customized approach, will empower you to make the best decisions for your needs, leveraging efficient tax management, reducing risks and maximizing profits, ensuring sustainable growth internationally.