Tax Law

At Andersen, we offer end-to-end services across all areas of tax law – including corporate and personal income tax, international and EU tax law, VAT, customs and excise duties, inheritance and registration taxes, as well as local and regional taxes.

Our team of specialized lawyers supports clients with both advisory services and dispute resolution, including tax regularizations.

We combine deep expertise in national and international tax regulations with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. Clients value us not only for our technical know-how, but also for our strategic insight and clear communication.

Tax Litigation

Tax disputes: strategy, expertise, and results-driven action.

When a dispute arises with the tax authorities, a strategic approach to litigation is essential. Our litigation team has years of experience handling the most complex tax procedures – both during the administrative phase and before national and international courts.

We build every defense on a thorough analysis and deep understanding of the case. This allows us to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients- ranging from negotiated settlements to administrative or judicial proceedings, including representation before the highest courts.

Our expertise covers all areas of taxation:

• direct taxes (corporate tax, legal entities tax, personal income tax, non-resident tax)
• indirect taxes (VAT, registration duties, inheritance tax, customs duties, excise taxes)
• european and international tax law
• local and regional taxes

We also handle criminal tax matters with the same level of precision and dedication.

Tax Advisory

Proactive advice with a sharp focus on fiscal risks and opportunities.

In an increasingly complex and international tax environment, a forward-looking tax strategy is essential. Our advisory work is grounded in deep knowledge of legislation and case law – as well as administrative practices and emerging trends.

We advise companies, financial institutions, investors, and private clients on a wide range of tax matters, always tailored to their activities, goals, and industry. Thanks to close collaboration between our practice groups, we deliver tax optimization strategies that are legally sound, operationally practical, and fully aligned with our clients’ needs.

Our advisory services include, among others:

• Corporate Tax
  We advise businesses on the structuring of their operations, profit optimization, financing, and investments. Our approach balances tax efficiency with compliance and risk management. We also assist clients in implementing tax strategies at the group level.
  
  
• Real Estate Taxation
  Tax considerations are a key component of any real estate project.
  In close collaboration with our Real Estate department, we support clients in the tax structuring, financing, and operation of their real estate projects. We take into account all relevant taxes, including VAT, registration duties, property tax, and local levies.
  
  
• Mergers & Acquisitions
  Together with our Corporate team, we provide integrated tax support throughout restructurings, mergers, acquisitions, and (partial) demergers. Our services cover all phases of a typical transaction – from due diligence and deal structuring to post-closing tax optimization.
  We also assist clients in obtaining advance tax rulings from the Ruling Commission to mitigate fiscal risks.
  
  
• Banking, Finance & Insurance
  We advise banks, insurers, funds, and asset managers on the tax treatment of their products, investments, and transactions. Our expertise includes compliance (FATCA, CRS), investment structures, and reporting obligations.
  
  
• International Tax
  We support clients in managing their cross-border activities, with a focus on local rules (e.g., CFC and hybrid mismatch regulations) and the application of double tax treaties.
  Our approach combines local expertise with a global perspective, leveraging the worldwide Andersen network.
  
  
• Employee & Executive Compensation
  We design incentive plans, stock option schemes, bonus arrangements, and pension plans in a tax-efficient manner. We also guide companies and expatriates in matters of international employment and global mobility from a tax perspective.
  
  
• VAT, Customs & Excise Duties
  Indirect taxes are a critical part of many business models.
  We provide advice on complex VAT matters, international supply chains, e-commerce, customs issues, and excise duties. Where necessary, we represent clients in administrative and judicial proceedings.
  
  
• Estate Planning
  We offer tailored solutions for the transfer and protection of family wealth, both nationally and internationally.
  Our focus is on tax efficiency, protection against family risks, and ensuring business continuity for family-owned companies. We act with discretion and always respect our clients’ values and wishes.
  
  
• Intellectual Property (IP)
  In a knowledge-based economy, intellectual property is a core asset.
  Our experts advise on both the legal and tax aspects of managing and structuring IP portfolios. We assist in the creation of IP holding companies, application of innovation box regimes, and tax treatment of royalties and licenses.
  
  Our multidisciplinary approach ensures alignment with transfer pricing rules and economic substance, to maximize tax efficiency.
  
  We also draft and negotiate IP-related agreements, and provide advice on copyrights, trademarks, and other forms of protection. Thanks to our combined legal and tax expertise, we offer highly specialized guidance on the treatment of income derived from IP, particularly copyright-related income.

Tax Regularization

Discreet and trusted guidance.

Clients seeking to regularize undeclared income or assets can count on our full support – delivered with discretion and integrity. Our process begins with an in-depth analysis of the situation, identifying potential risks, and crafting a regularization strategy that safeguards our client’s interests to the fullest extent.

We prepare the complete regularization file, negotiate with the relevant authorities, and guide clients through every step of the process until completion. Our experience spans both national and international regularizations, with particular attention to the fiscal and criminal law implications.

Following regularization, we assist clients in structuring their assets in a compliant and forward-thinking manner- ensuring future risks are minimized.