Tax

We advise and assist our clients in their business dealings with Africa in all legal an tax areas

We provide advice to all types of companies carrying on international trade (ioffshoring, mports, exports, etc.) ranging from SMEs to large groups in business sectors as diverse as spirits, textiles, high technology waste or pharmaceutics

This is the firm's largest department, comprising more than 70 specialized attorneys. It works close collaboration with the firm's other practice groups

In the scope of each project, we provide our clients with teams of lawyers specialised in the relevant fields of taxation including VAT, contract law, industry & commerce regulations, and information technology taxation

Our team, comprising economists and tax specialists who have experience in multiple industries and specialise in valuation techniques, is here to help you reorganise your company and transfer your assets in accordance with local and international tax rules and recommendations.

As business becomes more global, taxation has become an increasingly complex issue in all countries. Taxation is now a core consideration in the corporate decision-making process, and companies must establish a concrete international strategy that addresses both direct and indirect taxes. These trends concern individuals as well as corporations

We provide a local, personal service, whether for advice on a one-off situation, or assistance in devising legal schemes or restructuring. Our services cover three key areas: tax advice, disputes and audit

CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre has a number of practitioners specialising in the full range of issues concerning duties and related taxes, including the wealth tax  

Our team is comprised of both economists and tax lawyers in order to provide you with a complete range of services, from legal assistance (tax audits, court proceedings, negotiating advance pricing agreements, etc.) to complete economic studies (benchmarking, financial evaluation, etc.)

Our VAT team assists you in matters relating to French and international law through our assistance, auditing, advisory and dispute settlement services in all business sectors

The tax base is established with reference to the turnover declared to the tax authorities for most companies and with reference to the added value of credit institutions. It is therefore vital to check the effects that other taxes levied on turnover and the organisation of trade relationships can have on C3S.

We advise you in determining legal and tax solutions, taking into account the impact of payroll tax

Understanding FTT – which transactions are liable and which are exempt, its territoriality and unusual payment methods – represents a significant challenge for operators. It is important to consider the French FTT from the perspective of the introduction of a European financial transaction tax which is currently discussed by the Member States

Companies may be obliged to declare and pay one or more of approximately thirty additional taxes based on turnover that are collected and controlled under the same conditions as VAT. These taxes must be declared with VAT on the periodic “CA3” return. They increase in number every year, are levied on a wide range of sectors.