International Tax Law Firm

Tax is core to your business and CMS is a one-stop-shop for all your tax challenges across the world. We ensure that clients have access to hands-on experience and skills needed to communicate effectively with tax authorities and to resolve tax issues swiftly and efficiently. 

Businesses deal with national and international tax issues on a daily basis, against an increasingly complex legal background. Tax authorities are imposing greater compliance burdens and governments are seeking new sources of tax revenue.

What sets us apart is the way we deliver our tax advice to you: we offer deep local expertise, combined with industry specialisation, by international, like-minded experts who know each other well and work together regularly.

CMS advises you on all business tax issues:

  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Transfer pricing
  • VAT
  • Dispute resolution
  • International taxation
  • Private clients

We advise on contentious as well as non-contentious matters, including disputes with tax authorities through administrative procedures and before tax tribunals.

CMS has a strong track record of advising organisations on the tax structuring of important projects, using a solution-oriented approach.

Please reach out to any of our tax lawyers to explore solutions to your tax needs.

 

07/12/2023
CMS Expert Guide on taxation of charity donations for EU
The ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia has brought to the forefront the critical role that various charity organisations play in Europe in providing essential support and relief to those in need. As the world witnesses the resilience and solidarit
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17/01/2024
Expert Insights on latest E-Invoicing and E-Reporting Reforms with focus...
Exploring the complex landscape of e-invoicing and e-reporting reforms in Europe can be a challenging task. A team of CMS Tax experts working closely on the subject has provided an overview of the implementation timelines, the scope of application (video #1), the practicalities and the e-invoice and/or e-reporting formats (video #2) accepted in three key European jurisdictions: France, Italy and Spain. Their collective expertise provides a comprehensive view of the subject and ensures that viewers interested in learning more about the nuances and practical implications of the reforms can reach out to obtain further insight if needed. This video can be used by tax professionals, business leaders and anyone interested in the e-invoicing and e-reporting reforms to identify potential issues and reach out to their CMS contact to obtain guidance and clarity amidst the local legal and regulatory complexities.
26/01/2024
CMS Expert Guide to Mastering OECD's Pillar Two
Our comprehensive online guide, compiled and coordinated by Olivier Teixeira, provides detailed insights into how these changes are being implemented under Pillar Two across various jurisdictions, offering valuable information for companies navigatin
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12/06/2024
CMS Expert Guide on Taxation of Crypto-Assets
Welcome to our comprehensive online guide to taxation of crypto-assets! In this guide, we provide detailed information on individual income tax rules for residents in different jurisdictions, including specific tax rates and withholding taxes. Whethe
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07/10/2024
ECLA General Counsel Forum Europe 2024
We are excited to announce that, following the great conference in 2023, we are once again proud to be the headline sponsor of ECLA's General Counsel Forum 2024! This prestigious event, taking place in Berlin on 7 and 8 October at the Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin, will bring together top legal professionals from across Europe to discuss the latest trends and challenges in corporate law. The Forum offers a unique opportunity for networking, professional development and engagement with leading experts. For more information please go to: https://ecla. on­line/events/for­um2024/
06/10/2024
ACC Annual Meeting 2024 US
Meet our experts at booth #532
15/09/2024
CMS - Meet our experts at International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference
Located between the USA and South America, Mexico has a rich history and is the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. With a population of almost 130 million, a rich cultural history and diversity, and abundant natural resources, Mexico is the world's 11th largest economy and a significant financial centre in the Americas. Mexico City is home to a diverse range of businesses across multiple industries. The city is a significant financial centre, and is the headquarters for many international businesses, banks and financial institutions. It is also home to a thriving technology industry, with start-ups and established tech companies in the city. Located at the crossroads of the Americas and taking place in such a bustling economic and financial centre, Mexico City will be an exceptional host for the IBA Annual Conference. CMS lawyers are pleased to be attending. Below you can find an overview of our partners attending the IBA Annual Conference, representing a range of jurisdictions, practice areas and sector specialisms. To arrange a meeting, please contact Mariana Calvo mariana. calvo@cms-wll. com and copy Melania Kozyra Melania. Kozyra@cmslegal. com and Jorge Almeida jorge. al­meida@cmsleg­al. com
09/09/2024
UK Tax Disputes Digest (Summer 2024)
Welcome to the Summer 2024 edition of our UK Tax Disputes Digest: a high-level summary of key developments in contentious tax over the last few months for heads of tax, finance directors, general counsel...
04/09/2024
Swiss court calls into question SCIs used to acquire French property: what...
Swiss court calls into question SCIs used to acquire French property: what will be the impact for Swiss residents?In June 2024, the Swiss Federal Court made the second of two rulings calling into question...
22/08/2024
German court rejects loss set-off restriction of EUR 20,000 due to unequal...
If you invest in forward transactions, you can make large profits, but also incur high losses. But how are these losses treated in relation to the tax? In a recent appellate decision, a German federal...
16/08/2024
New Investment Management Exemption regime in Italy - Scope and comparative...
Italy recently introduced an Investment Management Exemption regime (IME) which provides a protective framework to ensure that foreign investment vehicles (and directly or indirectly controlled entities)...
06/08/2024
2024 Draft Tax Legislation
National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service released the following draft tax bills and tax regulations:2024 draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (Draft TLAB);2024 draft Revenue Laws Amendment...
02/08/2024
Chinese Tax Regulation Update - June & July 2024
The latest development in China Tax Regulation mainly includes:Pilot bonded policies for temporary entry of goods for repair in China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (“FTZ”)Dif­fer­en­ti­ated Individual...
30/07/2024
Changes to Energy Profits Levy
Yesterday the new Labour government published a policy paper with changes it intends to make to the energy profits levy, commonly referred to as ‘EPL’. These include extending the period for which...
26/07/2024
Ruling no. 148/2024: tax exemption for dividends and capital gains realized...
The Italian Tax Authority (“ITA”), with the ruling no. 148/2024 published on July 11, 2024, confirms the application of the exemption regime - introduced by Article 1, paragraph 633, Law No. 178/2020...
23/07/2024
Changes made to Belgian transfer pricing documentation requirement
On 16 June 2024, Belgium adopted a Royal Decree that modifies the Belgian master file form, local file form and coun­try-by-coun­try notification forms.These changes were made to align the documentation...