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Lawyers for taxation of the non-profit and public sector (taxation of not-for-profit organisations and charities)

Increasing economic pressure, the reform of the welfare state, growing numbers of civil society initiatives, the expansion of digital technology and the extraordinary opportunities it brings, the proliferation of corporate citizen initiatives: recent socio-economic trends explain and emphasise the increasing importance of the non-profit sector.
As a key player in this sector, you are subject to special tax arrangements, which have to be applied carefully and which are potentially disadvantageous, given the challenges you face. Whether it is a matter of VAT, payroll tax, taxation of profits or local taxation, these days you are confronted with issues that demand an in-depth expert knowledge, which has to be continually updated.

With extensive experience founded on collaboration with key stakeholders in the non-profit sector (sporting, social, cultural and educational organisations, charities, etc.), our firm will help you prevent and manage fiscal risks, while taking into consideration your specific circumstances and those of the non-profit domain in which you operate, whether this involves recognition by the tax authorities of the non-profit nature of your business, implementation of sector-specific rules or help in the transition to full or partial taxation of your activities.
Our lawyers will support you with taking preventative measures, during tax audits, litigation and with lobbying before the national and European authorities.

Drawing on the cooperation of our specialist lawyers with their complementary expertise, our global, multi-disciplinary approach enables us to fully understand each one of your concerns. Our know-how, nurtured by more than 90 years’ practice and widely recognised by the tax authorities, means that we can provide you with the guidance you need to make your strategic and tactical decisions with the utmost legal certainty.

Conscious of the implications of their advice and keenly aware of the challenges you face, our lawyers are committed to offering you practical and perennial solutions that are perfectly suited to your particular needs. For each project, we will assemble the perfect team to meet your specific goals, led by one of our partners, who will be both your go-to contact and your guarantee of the quality of our services.

 
Jean-René Benichou
Jean-René Bénichou
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Jean-René Benichou joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in January 1987 and was made a partner in 2001. He mainly advises French and international groups on their tax management (tax consolidation, intra-group...
Philippe Donneaud
Philippe Donneaud
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Philippe Donneaud started his career in the Taxation Department of CMS Francis Lefebvre, which he joined in 1995 and where he has been a partner since 2007. He covers all aspects of direct taxation for...
Jérémy Duret
Jérémy Duret
Partner
Member of the Executive Board
France, Lyon
Practicing with CMS Francis Lefebvre Lyon since 2002, Jérémy Duret is a lawyer specialized in direct taxation. He deals with general tax issues for businesses, both local SMEs and international groups...
Anne Grousset
Anne Grousset
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Anne Grousset joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 1983, and partner since 1998. Anne specialises in VAT and Indirect Taxation, she co-manages the VAT team and the European VAT team. She regularly advises...
François Lacroix
François Lacroix
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
François Lacroix joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 1980. He became a partner in 1998. François specialises in corporate National and international corporate tax law and deals more specifically with restructurings...
Christophe Leclère
Christophe Leclère
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Christophe Leclère joined CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2007. He specialises in direct taxation, assisting clients with aspects of the taxation of corporate groups, mainly with regard to restructuring, LBO...
Philippe Zoubritzky
Philippe Zoubritzky
Partner
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Philippe Zoubritzky, a direct taxation specialist, is a lawyer at the Hauts-de-Seine bar and a partner at CMS Francis Lefebvre. For more than thirty years, he has been assisting a number of large listed...
Philippe Tournès
Philippe Tournes
Of Counsel
Member of the Supervisory Board
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Philippe is a partner in the VAT department at CMS Francis Lefebvre. He joined the firm in 1985 and became a partner in 1997. Philippe advises major property and banking companies on VAT matters. He advises...
Stéphanie Riou-Bernard
Stéphanie Riou-Bernard
Counsel
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Stéphanie Riou-Bernard has been a lawyer in the CMS Francis Lefebvre Direct Taxation Department since 2009. She has experience and significant expertise in the fields of audit and tax litigation. She...
Pauline Biaggi
Pauline Biaggi
Associate
France, Neuilly-sur-Seine
Pauline Biaggi joined the Tax Law Department of CMS Francis Lefebvre in 2018. As an expert in tax matters, her practice focuses on providing advice and on litigation in the following fields: corporate...