Gaëlle Pirenne
Partner
Manage your tax risks, together with BDO
Given the heightened scrutiny by tax authorities on regulatory compliance, the growing incidence of tax disputes, as well as higher external demands for more tax transparency, it is imperative for your organisation to formulate a clear strategy for effectively managing tax-related risks. Especially as an international group.
If you do not adequately consider taxation in your business strategy, you can be exposed to tax risks. Any strategically important economic decision within a group can then have a financial and/or tax impact. The more countries in which you operate, the greater the risk of disputes with tax administrations.
In an intra-group context, taxes and transfer pricing are inextricably linked with one another. That is why a tax and transfer pricing risk management framework is needed. We will work on that together. In line with the strategy, content and operational footprint of the group. Within such a framework, we proactively prevent tax disputes via a ruling or Bilateral Advanced Pricing Agreement (BAPA). However, even with a solid tax risk management framework, strict tax controls can never be entirely avoided, nor can disputes. That’s why you also need a well-developed strategy for resolving tax disputes. You can count on BDO for this too. If a tax audit does take place, we will be on your side to find solutions to avoid double taxation.
