Core Services for International Tax & Cross-Border Trade
International Tax Services
Specialist international tax accountants navigating global regulations.
Multi-Currency Bookkeeping
Multi-currency cloud bookkeeping that automatically tracks foreign exchange gains and losses across global bank accounts.
Transfer Pricing
Advising on and documenting compliant transfer pricing policies for transactions between connected international entities.
Double Tax Relief
Utilising UK Double Taxation Treaties to eliminate double taxation on foreign-sourced income, dividends, or withholding tax.
Cross-Border VAT & Duties
Expert guidance on import VAT, customs duties, EU VAT registration, and managing compliance for international services.
Global Mobility & Payroll
Setting up compliant payroll, shadow payrolls, and tax treatment for UK employees working abroad or foreign workers in the UK.
International Structure
Advising on the tax-efficient setup of overseas subsidiaries, branches, or holding companies to support global expansion.
How We Help Businesses with International Tax
Elimination of double taxation utilizing UK Double Tax Treaties
Compliant transfer pricing documentation for connected global entities
Expert navigation of import VAT, customs duties, and global VAT rules
Compliant payroll and tax structures for international and remote employees
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a Double Taxation Treaty protect our international income?
Double Taxation Treaties are agreements between the UK and other countries to prevent the same income from being taxed twice. They allow you to claim Double Tax Relief (DTR) in the UK for tax paid abroad, or apply for reduced withholding tax rates on dividends, interest, or royalties. We manage these treaty claims for you.
What are transfer pricing rules, and do they apply to our business?
Transfer pricing rules require transactions between connected entities (such as a UK parent company and an overseas subsidiary) to be conducted at ‘arm’s length’—as if they were independent businesses. While small and medium-sized UK enterprises are often exempt, documentation is highly recommended to protect against HMRC scrutiny. We help you draft compliant policies.
Do we need to register for VAT in other countries when selling services abroad?
For business-to-business (B2B) services, the ‘place of supply’ is usually where the customer is established, and they account for VAT under the reverse charge mechanism, meaning you do not need to register abroad. For business-to-consumer (B2C) digital services, you may need to register in the customer’s country or use schemes like the EU OSS. We review your services to ensure compliance.
How are UK employees taxed if they work remotely from another country?
If a UK employee works remotely abroad for a significant period, they may become tax resident in that country, triggering local payroll, social security, and corporate tax (‘permanent establishment’) obligations for the employer. We help businesses set up compliant shadow payrolls and remote worker structures.
What is the difference between an overseas branch and an overseas subsidiary?
An overseas branch is an extension of your UK company, meaning its profits and losses are taxed directly as part of the UK entity. An overseas subsidiary is a separate legal entity, which can offer better liability protection and localized tax planning, but involves separate filing duties. We help you choose the most tax-efficient structure.
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