International Tax Services
International tax: in-depth and timely
advice to ensure success
Our local knowledge and global
reach mean we can work with
you to uncover opportunities,
manage risks and meet your
global tax reporting requirements.
The increasing globalisation
of business can mean greater
tax complexity. Whether you’re
a foreign investor setting up
in Australia, or an Australian
business looking to expand
overseas, Crowe Horwath will
provide reliable, in-depth and
timely advice on international tax
matters. We’ll help you minimise
the effective tax rate on every
dollar of profit – meaning better
returns for your key stakeholders.
Australia’s tax environment is constantly
changing, presenting new challenges
to organisations seeking to invest in
Australia. Similar challenges apply to
Australians seeking to invest overseas.
The speed of change has accelerated
in recent years. Most of what a business
understood about Australia’s tax regime
five years ago is likely to be different
today. That’s where Crowe Horwath’s
international network of tax professionals
can help.
How Crowe Horwath
can help
Our teams work closely with our sister
offices around the globe. Crowe Horwath
is located in over 100 countries and
this ensures you receive up-to-date,
practical and relevant tax advice no
matter what jurisdiction you do business
in. In addition our local international tax
experts have many years of experience
gained in Australia and overseas.
The services we provide
In all consulting engagements we
develop an in-depth understanding
of your business plans then
provide seamless tax advice that
achieves an optimal mix of tax and
commercial outcomes.
Tax
Legal structure
Our advice will help you determine
the best structure to carry out your
commercial objectives in the jurisdictions
in which you will operate. Our team of
international tax experts has experience
in advising on common vehicles such
as companies and partnerships and
less common hybrid trust arrangements.
We will ensure that the structure most
suited to your objectives will comply
with foreign jurisdiction regulations
while driving the tax and commercial
outcomes you are looking for.
Transfer pricing and
thin capitalisation
Our dedicated tax team can provide
you with advice on all your internationalrelated party dealings whether you’re an
Australian business investing overseas
or a foreign business investing directly
in Australia. We regularly undertake
transfer pricing reviews, which are
critical to accurate filing of Australian tax
returns. To effectively manage transfer
pricing requirements for multinational
organisations, we work closely with
Crowe Horwath firms in the relevant
jurisdictions to provide appropriate
reporting and advice.
Talk to one of our advisors
Please contact your local Crowe Horwath
advisor to find out how we can assist you.
Connect with us:
@CroweHorwath_AU
Crowe Horwath Australia
Crowe Horwath can provide strategic
advice for thin capitalisation purposes
in Australia or overseas. This entails
confirming the appropriate debt and
equity mix in your Australian business
and providing advice on funding
arrangements involving overseas
entities for Australian and international
tax purposes.
Withholding taxes
We regularly advise clients on
withholding taxes on payments
out of Australia and in foreign
jurisdictions. Our tax team can
include advice on how to structure
your business to minimise overseas
withholding taxes, ensuring
shareholders pay the minimum
effective worldwide tax on interest,
royalty and dividend payments.
Maximising foreign
tax credits
Comprehensive tax advice
Crowe Horwath’s Tax Advisory
division offers clients a broad range of
services across all tax legislation. In
addition to international tax services,
we offer assistance with R&D tax
advice, indirect taxes including all
aspects of GST and state based
taxes, transactional taxes such
as customs duty and excise and
corporate taxation.
Beyond tax advice
Our comprehensive approach means
we don’t just provide tax solutions. We
go further. Our accounting, business,
audit and assurance and financial
advisory teams are a one-stop shop
for companies and individuals wanting
to maximise their growth potential and
achieve financial goals. Our practical
advice covers all your business and
personal financial affairs.
Under Australian tax regulations,
foreign tax credits are no
longer automatically carried forward
indefinitely. Crowe Horwath can advise
you on how to maximise the use of
foreign tax credits now and in the
future, ensuring the benefits to your
business are not lost.
About Crowe Horwath
Crowe Horwath Australasia is the largest provider of practical accounting,
audit, tax, business and financial advice to individuals and businesses from a
comprehensive network of over 100 offices.
Crowe Horwath is part of a global accounting network that delivers high quality
audit, tax and advisory services in over 100 countries. We are the relationship
that you can count on - large enough to offer a range of expertise and skills and small enough to provide the personal touch.
Tel 1300 856 065
www.crowehorwath.com.au
The relationship you can count on
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entity. Crowe Horwath (Aust) Pty Ltd and its affiliates are not responsible or liable for any acts or omissions of Crowe Horwath or any other member of Crowe Horwath
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Crowe Horwath (Aust) Pty Ltd ABN 84 006 466 351. Date: October 2015