VAT/Indirect Tax
Our VAT Work Around the World

Baker & McKenzie has helped clients around the world address and manage their VAT issues. Below are some examples of our recent work.

• In reaction to new EU rules for e-commerce companies, we established a VAT-compliant sales structure for one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world.
• To ensure VAT compliance for a global internet router sales company, we prepared timely, customized VAT reports that assess risk and address new developments.
• We advised one of the world's largest delivery and transport companies on its VAT exposures in almost every EU country. Following that, we implemented a new business model to prevent future VAT exposures.
• We advised in a multi-jurisdictional audit in the EU for a world leading media company. We determined the best strategy for moving forward, helped manage contacts with authorities and worked closely with the client's local staff.
• We acted as an interim in-house VAT manager for the world's largest mobile telephone operator during a 1.5-year VAT management project involving compliance issues, VAT strategy and the establishment of an in-house tax department.
• For one of Europe's largest telecom providers, we established a system with a shifted VAT point by liaising with the client's technical, commercial and system staff and guiding them through a VAT audit.
• With the technical input from VAT advisors in 11 different countries, we implemented a new EU-wide sales model for a large computer and related hardware manufacturer.