Global Tax Services

GLOBAL TAX SERVICES

Client Success Story

A rapidly expanding private network security solution provider, with operations in over 15 countries, needed a single firm who could reduce global tax compliance costs and support its current and future structure.

Company Background & Need

BDO's Solution

Provide global tax compliance and reporting services through a U.S. central point of contact.

Provide an online portal to manage global compliance deadlines and status reports, documentation, and communications. A calendar of country tax filing deadlines ensures internal due dates are met in advance of compliance deadlines.

Hold regular calls with management to provide status updates and discuss services, business issues, and goals.

Through ongoing conversations we were able to identify value-added tax strategies and recommendations, including:

Compensation & benefits

Issuing global equity stock options and ensure global compliance

Assisting with master and local file compliance

Transfer pricing

International expansion structuring

Advising on anticipated Latin America expansion

Performing deprecation analysis in Australia and the United Kingdom to identify cost recovery opportunities

Cost segregation

Performing advisory services related to IP migration to Ireland

Reviewing Canadian operations to identify tax savings opportunities

Addressing local regulatory matters related to the executive team’s international assignments

Providing regular updates on regulatory changes with domestic and/or global implications, including tax reform

Value chain – tax advisory

Research & development tax credits

Global expatriate services

Federal tax matters

Company Benefits

Mitigate risk of penalties and alleviated global tax burden and costs by streamlining and centralizing tax compliance processes.

Increase efficiency through the online portal to monitor filing deadlines worldwide.

Gain oversight through one central point of contact for all international operations, helping to ensure a prompt response, within a matter of hours.

Receive ideas and advice to identify tax-saving opportunities and structuring considerations.

Establish confidence and trust in a firm that has the scalability to serve the company as it continues to expand its global footprint.

Company Benefits

Mitigated risk of penalties

Reduced global compliance costs

Centralized and streamlined global tax compliance process

Gained visibility across deadlines and status in each country

Knowledgeable, U.S.-based central point of contact

Effective Outcomes

A Trusted Advisor

Prompt responses to questions and technical issues

Align global business and tax strategy to optimize results

Scalable services for an expanding global footprint

Structuring recommendations for future growth and expansion opportunities

"A global reach brings opportunities as well as challenges. We assist multinational organizations by leveraging our knowledge of global tax systems — helping to identify cost-savings and align tax strategy within business goals. Most critically, we act as advisors. We are there to identify, interpret, and provide insight on regulations and trends that could dramatically affect your business."

International Tax Services Partner and National Practice Leader

Monika Loving

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