International tax optimization

It’s important not to confuse international tax optimization with international tax fraud. Indeed, international tax optimization aims to reduce taxation while remaining within the bounds of the law.

International tax optimization is therefore legal as long as it is part of a thoughtful and well-constructed approach that respects the limits of the legal framework. To ensure the legality of international operations, it is advisable to always consult with a tax lawyer specializing in international taxation.

International tax optimization is a tailored practice. Therefore, any international tax optimization scheme must be customized based on the taxpayer’s profile (business, individual, etc.) and the desired objective (international tax optimization of corporate profits, international tax optimization of individual income, international real estate tax optimization, international tax optimization of wealth transfer, etc.). There is no standard international tax optimization structure that can be duplicated from one taxpayer to another, as each taxpayer’s situation is unique and must be considered for the customization and validation of the international tax optimization plan.

Many professionals practice tax law (tax lawyer, notary, wealth manager, accountant, etc.). However, the tax lawyer is the only professional who can directly and exclusively engage in international tax optimization advisory services. Furthermore, the tax lawyer is the only professional with high-level specialized training in international taxation, enabling them to provide informed advice on international tax optimization. Finally, the tax lawyer also handles international tax litigation related to international tax optimization issues. This role also allows them to prevent international tax disputes to avoid them.

The use of international tax deferral mechanisms is not without impact on the risk of tax audits.

Indeed, the Tax Administration remains vigilant about the implementation of international schemes to ensure that they do not lead to tax evasion setups.

International tax law includes a significant number of anti-tax evasion measures aimed at regulating or limiting the tax benefits that a company can enjoy internationally.

Therefore, to avoid penalizing the taxation of companies operating internationally, our team of tax lawyers advises and supports you in determining and defending your international tax strategies.

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