When Remote Work Creates Corporate Income Tax Risks. A Practical Example
11 August 2026
Read MoreVAT Advisory and Compliance
Value added tax is one of the most significant areas of taxation, particularly in the context of international transactions, the cross-border movement of goods and services, and the application of varying VAT regimes.
We provide professional advisory on the application of VAT to domestic and international transactions, including the supply of goods and services within the EU and to third countries. We advise on supply chain structures and their VAT implications, helping clients select the most appropriate transaction model and reduce their tax exposure.
We provide support with VAT registration, the preparation and submission of VAT returns and reports, and practical assistance on VAT treatment matters in day-to-day operations. Our goal is to ensure that clients receive clear, accurate, and regulatory-compliant VAT solutions in both domestic and international contexts.
We help ensure that VAT accounting and reporting obligations are met in full compliance with regulatory requirements and the actual nature of the business:
- calculation of VAT liabilities;
- preparation and submission of VAT returns and reports;
- management of VAT accounting records;
- implementation and maintenance of effective VAT compliance processes.
We help ensure the correct application of VAT to both routine and complex transactions, taking into account the nature of the transaction, the parties involved, and the relevant jurisdictions:
- assessment of the economic substance and classification of transactions for VAT purposes;
- advisory on the applicable VAT treatment (standard rate, zero rate, or exemption);
- analysis of transactions with EU and third-country counterparties (imports, exports, and intra-community supplies);
- recommendations on the correct VAT treatment in contracts and invoices;
- recommendations on efficient VAT structures.
We assess supply chains and transaction models from a VAT perspective, helping to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
- analysis of supply chain structure and the roles of the parties involved;
- assessment of chain transactions, triangular transactions, and the involvement of intermediaries;
- advisory on the VAT implications of warehousing, logistics, and distribution models;
- identification of VAT risks within supply chains;
- practical recommendations for transaction structuring.
We provide full support throughout the VAT registration process and help clients understand the obligations it entails:
- assessment of whether a VAT registration obligation has arisen;
- preparation and submission of VAT registration documents;
- support with VAT registration in other EU member states;
We provide professional support during VAT examinations and audits, ensuring a clear and well-substantiated position on behalf of the client:
- preparation of responses to tax authority information requests;
- representation of clients during VAT examinations and audits;
- assessment of the merits of tax authority findings;
- representation of clients in all communications with the tax authority.
We help clients identify and mitigate VAT risks in a timely manner, supporting sustainable long-term tax compliance:
- identification of VAT risks in transactions and business processes;
- practical recommendations for risk mitigation;
- preparation support ahead of VAT examinations;
- ongoing support in maintaining long-term VAT compliance.
