Tax is complicated. In order to provide the best solution, we must first understand the business and legal aspects of each transaction and identify its potential tax exposures.
Being both lawyers and economists, we carefully analyze both the legal, commercial and accounting/tax aspects of any planned transaction. Our wide range of experience spans over several jurisdictions and industries. We have collegial working relations with the tax authorities and can always consult them regarding complex transactions.
Our clients’ tax compliance requirements will be efficient and complete. We firmly believe that rather than being a burden, taxes in fact create unique opportunities: A competitive edge for our clients to operate in a more tax efficient manner.
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Innovation and start-ups
Dubai :Innovation and start-upsWe serve innovative enterprises and start-ups operating domestically as well as entrepreneurs expanding abroad. Our clients also include non-Hungarian parties establishing activities in Hungary. We advise on the application of the innovation box and other research and development related tax facilities, that Hungary offers.Dubai :
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Investment structuring
Vienna :Investment structuringWe advise clients on how to tax efficiently structure their investments. This frequently includes non-Hungarian investors either investing in Hungary or using Hungary as their hub for further international expansion. Topics typically covered include the application of the participation exemption to avoid double taxation and the application of tax treaties and EU Directives.Vienna :
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M&A transactions
Shanghai :M&A transactionsWe represent our clients in both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. Our M&A services include tax due diligence work and negotiating the tax aspects of the share purchase agreement and other transaction documents. Our M&A services are closely linked to our investment structuring services since, typically, in the course of a transaction structuring aspects such as tax deductibility of transaction costs and interest expenses need to be dealt with.Shanghai :
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Private wealth structuring
Toronto :Private wealth structuringWe represent several high net worth individuals, typically through their family office, with tax efficient structuring of their investments. In this respect, we are providing full-scope and complex tax and legal services to ensure proper asset protection.Toronto :
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Real estate
Zurich :Real estateWe are involved in domestic and cross-border real estate acquisition, development and divestment projects. In this respect, we cover all relevant tax aspects, including value added tax and real estate transfer tax. We advise clients on day-to-day real estate related tax matters such as deductibility of real estate related expenses, reinvestment reserve and value added tax.Zurich :
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Tax accounting
New York :Tax accountingWe have a vast experience in the tax accounting area and as such we can provide tax computations and tax notes. The information provided by our firm will result in a better understanding of the current and future tax position of a company and as such it will result in a better control over (possible) tax accounting issues.New York :
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Tax controversy and disputes
Geneve :Tax controversy and disputesWe regularly assist clients in audits conducted by the Hungarian tax authorities. We also represent clients in disputes with the Hungarian tax authorities, during the appeal phase as well as in front of the court.Geneve :
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Tax compliance
San Francisco :Tax complianceOur colleagues specialized in tax compliance take care of the relevant tax filings in the field of corporate income tax, local business tax and value added tax. Our services are not limited to the filings only, we provide detailed explanatory notes to the relevant tax returns and flag matters that require further consideration if needed.San Francisco :
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Tax due diligence
Miami :Tax due diligenceAs part of our M&A practice, we offer a full scope tax due diligence. We assist both buyers and sellers in domestic or cross-border transactions.Miami :
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Transfer pricing
Los Angeles :Transfer pricingWe advise our clients in respect of transfer pricing issues. Ranging from strategic transfer pricing advice to the implementation of transfer pricing policies and preparation of transfer pricing documentation.Los Angeles :
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VAT
Tokyo :VATWe advise on day-to-day VAT aspects as well as on individual transactional VAT matters. We can arrange for all relevant VAT related filings, including VAT returns and EU listings.Tokyo :
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Media industry
Beijing :Media industryOur media tax practitioners can spot and understand the tax issues that may arise in any media project. Our clients can expect an effective and joined-up tax solution without the need to involve a number of sub-specialists. We advise our clients on all tax issues arising across numerous areas of the media market, including but not limited to film- and television production and distribution, advertising, and related financing, corporate advisory like mergers and acquisitions or establishing and managing joint ventures.Beijing :
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International tax structuring
Berlin :International tax structuringWe offer services that help multinational companies align their tax strategies to their business, through a wide variety of compliance and advisory services. Our professionals provide a comprehensive range of inbound and outbound tax services and structures. Arranging supportive tax rulings with the Hungarian tax authorities are also part of this.Berlin :
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BekesPartners hotline
Singapore :BekesPartners hotlineWe understand, that our clients want to focus on their core business, including their legal and tax department. BekesPartners assists the client’s legal and tax department upon on-demand requests if they are faced with any unusual challenges or by any issues which is not part of their day-to-day businesses.Singapore :
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State subsidies
Paris :State subsidiesThe specialty of the state subsidies is that this area is also governed by European Law. Through our experiences on this area, we advise our clients to obtain tax allowances which do not result in illegal state aid.Paris :
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Incentives for employees
London :Incentives for employeesEntrepreneurs create value through employing work force. In our fast-pace world it is crucial that employees feel motivated and well-compensated. In order to achieve this, we are offering different tools to retain employees and remunerate them in a tax effective manner. We have ample experience in advising on employee participation plans, which we primarily propose for innovative enterprises and start-ups.London :
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Private
Hong Kong :PrivatePrivate companies face a range of challenges that affect not only the success of the business enterprise, but also the professional and personal goals of their owners. Whatever the end goal — an IPO, expansion into new markets, succession to a family member, or sale — integrated tax advice is critical. We help private companies, their owners, and individuals with substantial assets apart from businesses they operate to understand, plan and execute effective business, family law and tax strategies, and additionally adjusting course when needed to respond appropriately to potential consequences of new legislation and evolving market conditions.Hong Kong :