International tax lawyer
Taxation is a field that often has to deal with situations involving different tax systems and deal with any double taxation generated on the same transactions. Find out more about our international tax services.
AlterTax Avocats, experts at your side
- Assistance and advice for setting up French companies abroad or foreign companies in France
- The methods and choice of setting up structures or activities in France or abroad, and how to secure them, particularly in terms of corporation tax (analysis of the risk of qualifying as a permanent establishment).
- Management of international flows (dividends, royalties, interest, capital/debt investment ratios) and their tax impact
- Setting up structures for acquiring foreign assets or companies as part of external growth operations
- Optimizing the effective tax rate of international groups
- Support for staff mobility policy
- Securing treaty-based mechanisms for eliminating double taxation
- Obtaining permanent establishment tax rulings or regularizing tax situations with the French tax authorities
- Setting up intangible asset remuneration streams (royalties) and preferential tax regimes for intellectual property
- Setting up service and merchandise flows (VAT and transfer pricing justification)
Why choose us as your international tax lawyer?
AlterTax stands out in the international tax arena for its cutting-edge expertise and precise methodology.
Our mission is to accompany you on the complex road of international taxation, ensuring navigation towards strategic and advantageous tax solutions.
Excellence and Integrity
We don’t just do things well – we strive for excellence.
Our firm is dedicated to excellence in international taxation. We make it a point of honor to ensure impeccable quality. By paying close attention to every detail, we ensure that every tax solution is rigorously designed and perfectly aligned for you.
A relationship of trust
We believe in working together on the basis of mutual trust. Being your international tax lawyer means being your strategic partner. We are committed to always acting in your best interests, ensuring total transparency and unwavering integrity.
Responsiveness and efficiency
In the fast-paced world of finance and business, every moment counts. We value your time as much as you do. Our promise? Providing fast answers and optimal solutions. Objective? Maximize results while minimizing waste of financial resources.
AlterTax Avocats – a controlled path in international taxation
At AlterTax Avocats, our expertise in international taxation is based on in-depth knowledge of cross-border issues and mastery of complex regulations. Our mission is to guide you through the intricacies of international taxation, ensuring smooth and secure navigation for businesses and individuals in Paris and beyond. Our approach is to transform complexity into simplicity, enabling optimal and innovative tax solutions.
Transfer pricing strategy
We design transfer pricing strategies that align your company’s international operations with OECD guidelines, minimizing the risk of tax reassessment while optimizing your overall tax efficiency.
Cross-border tax compliance
We help you overcome obstacles such as tax audits and challenges to government rulings, ensuring that your business stays on track for success and growth.
Optimizing International Structures
AlterTax Avocats can help you optimize your international structures to take advantage of advantageous tax regimes, while ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws, in order to maximize profits and reduce tax exposure.
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AlterTax Avocats, experts at the side of companies and individuals
Our team of tax lawyers provides assistance to companies in the following areas:
- Assistance and advice for setting up French companies abroad or foreign companies in France
- The methods and choice of setting up structures or activities in France or abroad, and how to secure them, particularly in terms of corporation tax (analysis of the risk of qualifying as a permanent establishment).
- Management of international flows (dividends, royalties, interest, capital/debt investment ratios) and their tax impact
- Setting up structures for acquiring foreign assets or companies as part of external growth operations
- Optimizing the effective tax rate of international groups
- Support for staff mobility policy
- Securing treaty-based mechanisms for eliminating double taxation
- Obtaining permanent establishment tax rulings or regularizing tax situations with the French tax authorities
- Setting up intangible asset remuneration streams (royalties) and preferential tax regimes for intellectual property
- Setting up service and merchandise flows (VAT and transfer pricing justification)
AlterTax Avocats, a team at the side of individuals
In the case of individuals, we provide assistance in the following areas:
- Analysis of tax residency criteria and securing tax residency in a single state. Analysis of income attributable to France for activities carried out in France and abroad. Preparation of documentation and tax returns;
- Structuring and declaring artists’ and athletes’ income from their participation in events in France and abroad (determination of income distribution rules, tax declarations, VAT analysis of event receipts, etc.);
- Analysis of the rules for linking and apportioning income from self-employed activities (BNC) carried out in France and abroad;
- The structuring of investments in real estate assets located in France or abroad (holding arrangements, taxation of different income streams, deductibility of acquisition debts), both in terms of registration duties and income tax (and withholding tax), and the real estate wealth tax (IFI).
- Holdings in French or foreign holding or investment companies (dividend and interest flows) with regard to corporation tax and income tax.
- Sale or transfer of assets held in France or abroad
- Preparation of tax returns (income tax, withholding tax, etc.)
Cyril Maucour international tax lawyer based in Paris
I’m Cyril Maucour, Managing Partner of AlterTax, with over 20 years’ experience in international taxation. I specialize in assistance with tax audits and litigation, offering my services to a varied international clientele, including entrepreneurs, SMEs and ETIs in various sectors such as industry, new technologies and pharmaceuticals. My multi-sector expertise enables me to provide effective advice to any company in need of an expert international tax lawyer.
Cyril Maucour, AlterTax tax lawyer
Frequently asked questions about international taxation
Frequently asked questions about international taxation
What are the tax consequences?
The tax consequences of the international mobility of people and goods are often difficult to grasp, given the boom in technology and the dematerialization of the economy. Added to this are the ever-increasing economic constraints on the budgets of states seeking both to attract talent and investment and to have their budgets financed by non-voting foreigners….
This environment creates numerous traps and obstacles that must be mastered to avoid serious setbacks. But it also brings opportunities. The tax lawyers at AlterTax support their clients, both individuals and companies, in their international development by helping them to define and implement a winning international tax strategy.
They also ensure the compliance of their operations with the French and foreign tax environment in order to secure their investments abroad and control their tax risk.
In this way, they can limit the tax exposure of French companies that have developed activities or own assets in Europe or abroad, or of foreign companies operating in France or holding assets there.
Our expertise in French tax rules, European law and bilateral tax treaties enables AlterTax Avocats’ lawyers to offer their clients solutions to avoid double taxation of the same tax base, and to optimize their overall effective tax rate.
What are AlterTax Avocats' areas of expertise in international taxation and more generally?
What is the role of an international tax lawyer?
When should I consult an international tax lawyer?
It is advisable to consult an international tax lawyer when expanding your activities abroad, for international investments, or when facing complex tax issues involving several jurisdictions.
How can an international tax lawyer help my company?
He can help you plan and structure your international activities in a tax-efficient way, advise you on tax treaties, and ensure that you comply with tax laws in all the countries concerned, thereby reducing the risk of penalties and tax reassessments.
Can an international tax lawyer handle international tax disputes?
Yes, these lawyers are equipped to handle international tax disputes, including representation before tax authorities and courts in various countries, and to negotiate agreements with foreign tax authorities.
Is international taxation only relevant for large companies?
No, international taxation concerns any company or individual engaged in commercial activities or investments abroad, whatever its size. International tax rules can affect SMEs, start-ups and large multinationals alike.
How can an international tax lawyer help with double taxation?
The lawyer can advise you on the application of tax treaties to avoid double taxation and optimize the overall tax burden of your international activities, ensuring efficient use of tax credits and tax structures.
Our various services as an international tax lawyer
Our international tax law firm offers advice for individuals and companies. We focus on strategic tax planning, dispute resolution and cross-border transactions, ensuring optimal tax compliance and efficient management of your tax issues. Here are some examples of the specific services we provide as tax lawyers:
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Tax lawyer
tax lawyers
we offer in-depth legal advice to effectively manage your tax liabilities and entitlements. Our expertise extends to all aspects of taxation, ensuring a comprehensive approach.
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Tax advice
tax advice
aimed at optimizing your tax situation while complying with current regulations. Our aim is to help you navigate the complex tax landscape with confidence and clarity.
03.
Tax audit lawyer
As a
tax auditors
our team offers expert representation to defend your interests. We intervene at every stage of the process to minimize the risks and potential impact on your financial situation.
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International tax lawyer
international tax lawyer
can help you meet the tax challenges of cross-border operations. We provide legal advice on navigating complex tax regulations.
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Tax litigation lawyer
specialized in tax litigation
we represent and defend your interests in tax disputes. Our approach is aimed at resolving disputes with the tax authorities effectively, with priority given to amicable solutions or representation before the courts.
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Wealth lawyer
wealth management as a lawyer
with an emphasis on real estate taxation. We help our customers optimize the tax impact of their real estate assets, whether for management, acquisition or transfer.
Your international tax lawyer
AlterTax offers its services throughout France. Whether your tax needs are centered on Paris, or national and international, our team is ready to provide top-level tax expertise.
Haven’t found the answer to your question? Read our articles on international taxation!
If your question remains unanswered, dive into our library of articles dedicated to international taxation. At AlterTax Avocats, we cover a wide range of topics, from the nuances of transfer pricing to global tax optimization strategies and international customs regulations.
Pacte Dutreil and family businesses: a winning combination!
The Dutreil pact is a scheme for transferring a business, usually a family business, with a partial exemption of up to 75% of the free transfer tax.
The taxable amount of free transfer duties will therefore be calculated on 25% of the value of the securities sold.
France’s tax police: towards a repressive tax policy
The fight against tax fraud has become a major preoccupation for tax authorities in France. In response to this problem, the government has introduced a new tool: the tax police. This measure is an important step in the crackdown on tax crime, which is becoming increasingly severe. In this article, we’ll look at the introduction of the tax police in France and its impact on tax policy, as well as the importance of calling on the services of a tax lawyer specializing in criminal tax matters.
Control of registration fees by the tax authorities
This control can generally lead to a rectification of the prices or valuations used in documents subject to the registration formality (these are numerous and include transactions involving movable and immovable property (gifts, transfers, inheritance in particular, but also IFI).