Tax

Areas of expertise
  • Administrative and tax offense proceedings
  • Banking and Insurance
  • Corporate taxation
  • Global Mobility
  • Indirect Taxation
  • International Taxation
  • Tax advisory
  • Tax compliance and reporting obligations
  • Tax litigation

Andersen provides comprehensive tax advice aimed at supporting business decision-making and anticipating risks arising from economic activity. Our team assists national and international companies and individuals in assessing the tax implications of their operations, mitigating risks, and defining strategies to ensure robust and efficient compliance.

We work closely with clients to develop a deep understanding of their business and operational structure, enabling us to deliver tailored solutions in both day-to-day tax matters and complex transactions requiring advanced analysis.

Andersen regularly advises on restructuring processes, due diligence, commercial transactions, project finance, and domestic and cross-border tax planning, addressing the specific needs of each sector and jurisdiction.

In an increasingly complex and international tax environment, we also support clients in ongoing tax compliance and reporting obligations, ensuring alignment with applicable regulatory frameworks at both corporate and individual levels.

Services

Banking and Insurance Services

  • Analysis of the accounting and tax implications of financial and insurance products.
  • Design of tax-efficient structures to optimize the performance of investment projects.

Tax Litigation Services

  • Advice on tax audits, collection, sanctioning procedures, and inspections.
  • Definition of procedural and defense strategies before tax authorities at national, regional, and local levels.
  • Preparation and filing of administrative claims against tax assessments.
  • Representation in judicial proceedings before administrative courts.
  • Representation in tax and customs litigation, including administrative and judicial stages, as well as tax arbitration.
  • Defense in administrative offense proceedings related to tax, customs, and Social Security matters.
  • Defense in proceedings involving the financial liability of public authorities.
  • Representation in tax-related criminal matters.

Corporate Taxation Services

  • Tax advice on direct and indirect taxation (Corporate Income Tax, Personal Income Tax, and VAT).
  • Tax planning for domestic and international corporate restructuring operations.
  • Tax support in due diligence processes.
  • Tax optimization of outbound investments.
  • Design and implementation of mergers, spin-offs, share exchanges, and non-cash contributions.
  • Advice on tax aspects of financing arrangements, capital markets transactions, and structured finance.
  • Executive compensation planning and design of tax-efficient remuneration systems.
  • Tax optimization of intangible assets within corporate groups.

Indirect Taxation Services

  • Advice on indirect taxes, including VAT, Transfer Tax, Stamp Duty, customs duties, and excise taxes.
  • Advice on cross-border and intra-EU trade operations.

Tax Compliance and Ongoing Advisory

  • Ongoing tax advisory and support on day-to-day tax matters, considering continuous legislative changes.
  • Assistance with tax compliance and reporting obligations for both corporate and individual clients.
  • Monitoring and clarification of tax implications arising from business activities and operations.

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