International taxation has become increasingly important with the rise of global business activities. To ensure compliance with tax regulations and policies, it is essential to have a team of qualified professionals. As part of our international network of taxation experts, we offer consultation services not only in Spanish jurisdictions but also in Europe and worldwide.
We have extensive experience in cross-border projects, including during merger and acquisition processes. Our expertise in international taxation allows us to serve as a gateway to Europe for companies outside of the European Union, providing support to navigate complex tax regulations and policies.
In addition to consultation services, we provide training and education programs to keep our clients updated on the latest tax law and policy developments. Our goal is to equip clients with the tools and knowledge to thrive in an increasingly complex global business environment.
Tax regulation at the European level is a major concern for companies outside the European Union when entering the common market. The EU does not directly intervene in the establishment of tax rates or tax collection; instead, each national government decides on the amounts paid by taxpayers and the way in which collected taxes are spent.
However, the EU monitors national tax rules in certain areas, especially those related to EU policies that affect businesses and consumers. The goal is to ensure the free movement of goods, services, and capital in the EU’s single market, prevent unfair competition between companies in different countries, and prevent discrimination against consumers, workers, or businesses from other EU countries.
The regulation of Value Added Tax (VAT) is one of the main areas of focus, particularly on how VAT is applied to the movement of goods and the provision of services between companies and consumers within the Union. Additionally, the European Council can establish new taxes, as seen in the recent introduction of a tax on non-recyclable plastic.
The EU also has regulations governing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including a special regime of non-intervention by tax authorities and tax neutrality for corporate transactions such as mergers, divisions, partial divisions, transfers of assets, and exchanges of shares involving companies from different member states.
Transfer pricing: We provide also guidance on local and international transfer pricing regulations, helping companies to navigate the complex TP regulations at the local and international levels. Overall, transfer pricing is a complex area that requires expertise and guidance. With well structured TP model companies can comply with the regulation and avoid penalties and other legal consequences; it can be used also to optimize tax liabilities by minimizing taxes in high-tax jurisdictions and enhance reputation of the company.
