Tax codes have become more complex. International supply chains provide planning opportunities, but they also increase tax exposure. Cross-border corporate transactions add new tax planning opportunities, but create risks. At the same time, tax authorities, particularly in Ukraine and the other CIS countries apply greater and more sophisticated scrutiny, resulting in harsher penalties. Our Kyiv Tax Practice Group, as part of Baker & McKenzie's Global Tax Practice, represents clients in every segment of taxation-related issues, from the planning of an effective tax structure for inbound investment to the implementation thereof, as well as tax due diligence cross-border structuring, and continuous tax advice on financial, real estate, M&A, and venture capital transactions and group restructurings.
We are also involved in various compliance, tax litigation, and customs and currency controls issues.
Moreover, we provide tax advice to a number of high net worth individuals on wealth management and taxation issues related to their worldwide assets.
Our extensive experience also covers tax advice in planning and structuring cross-border inbound investment into Ukraine. We advise businesses involved in foreign direct investment on the most advantageous investment strategy for entering the Ukrainian market.
Our domestic tax practice includes advising on all aspects of corporate taxation, taxation of financial instruments and equities, real estate taxes, personal income tax, VAT, excise tax, import-export duties, stamp duties, and various other matters.
Our ability to integrate tax and legal know-how is a key factor in our success in driving the precise implementation of international tax advice. It enables us to anticipate issues from both angles and, by drawing on the knowledge and experience of both taxation and legal practitioners alike, we are able to deliver efficient, strategic solutions and greater value to our clients.