Event details
Programme
16 Jun 2026
CMS Aerospace & Defence International Focus Group invites you to join a webinar on offsets in the defence sector and their impact on cross-border procurement, compliance and tax.
Offsets continue to play a significant role in defence contracts worldwide. However, their legal status, structuring and implementation create complex challenges for international suppliers and investors.
In this session, our cross-border team brings together legal, tax and practical perspectives. We help you understand offset requirements, navigate regulatory complexity and manage risk more effectively.
What you will learn
This webinar provides practical insight into what offsets are and how they operate in practice. It also examines the EU position and key implications for international suppliers. You will learn how offsets interact with procurement and competition frameworks. In addition, we cover tax risks and structuring considerations, along with common execution challenges and practical ways to address them.
Agenda highlights
Offsets: concepts and framework
Understand the main offset models, key definitions and the broader regulatory context in the EU and other relevant jurisdictions.
Procurement and competition
Learn how offsets are assessed in defence tenders and what this means for bidders.
Tax considerations
Identify key areas of tax exposure and consider how to structure offset arrangements more effectively.
Execution and risk management
Explore practical challenges in delivery, monitoring and compliance and consider ways to reduce implementation risk.
Register now to gain practical insight into offset strategies.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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