Advising clients on issues related to customs procedures and operations in territories for advanced socio-economic development (TOSERs), special economic zones (SEZs) and free ports
Advising on compliance with technical regulations
Advising on whether it is reasonable to apply for an AEO certificate
Advising on customs value
Providing assistance in resolving customs disputes
Providing advice and practical assistance in applying customs benefits and preferential treatment
Providing advice and practical assistance in applying methodology and different aspects of utilisation fee, environmental charge payment and recovery
Improving the performance of the customs function and internal processes
Preparing and reviewing foreign trade contracts, and structuring supplies
HR administration services
Methodological support
Consultation and support during transition to employee e-records
Payroll services
Providing support on matters related to occupational safety
Organisation of military registration
Designing a remuneration system
Creating a grading system
Talent and key competencies management
Market remuneration practice overview and benchmarking
Improving HR function effectiveness
Providing assistance in VAT refunds
Services related to the application of the reduced VAT rate
Advising on VAT when services are provided between Russian and foreign companies
Advising on VAT issues related to the provision of electronic services
Analysing VAT costs and cash outflows and providing recommendations on cash flow structuring
Advising on the application of VAT exemptions
Providing assistance in implementing VAT accounting in ERP systems
Advising on VAT issues when carrying out activities within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
Advising on non-Russian VAT issues
Providing advice and support in the course of preparing and implementing electronic VAT invoices
Advising on excise taxes
Consulting:
Analysing and planning tax implications under transactions with movable/immovable properties and other assets
Giving advice on sale and/or purchase of real estate, vehicles and other assets in terms of tax planning efficiency
Developing and structuring individual and corporate pension schemes
Assisting in structuring investment portfolios with the use of trusts and other instruments
Tax reporting services:
Preparing and filing Personal Income Tax (PIT) returns with the tax authorities
Communicating with the tax authorities on matters related to the PIT, transportation tax, property tax, land tax, and other taxes
Preparing documents confirming income and full payment of taxes in Russia for foreign investments or foreign property purchases
Reviewing tax returns prepared by third parties
Reviewing tax notices and preparing tax payment instructions
Conducting negotiations with the tax authorities on provision of different tax deductions, offsets of taxes paid in foreign countries, providing assistance in obtaining certificates and documents from tax authorities (tax clearance, tax residency confirmation, etc.)
Analysing tax history to determine whether the correct and full PIT assessment and payment obligation has been performed
Reconciling accounts with the tax authorities and helping obtain the tax clearance certificate
Providing assistance in notifying the tax authorities on opening/closing accounts with foreign banks, and in preparing notifications on participation in foreign companies
Restructuring to ensure compliance with the changing Russian and international regulations and law enforcement practices
Reviewing/structuring tax aspects of international transactions, including foreign asset acquisitions
Designing the structure of owned assets/divisions to reduce tax expenses related to their subsequent disposal
Analysing new jurisdictions for Russian groups and providing support to incorporate entities in and transfer assets/operations to: the CIS countries, UAE, Hong Kong, Mauritius, China, Turkey, Qatar, etc.
Reviewing foreign personal income tax and treasury issues
Developing a governance structure for foreign companies
Supporting CFC rules application
Providing assistance in obtaining specific clarifications from relevant authorities abroad (where possible)
International compliance, including new EU presence requirements, EU Directive
DAC6, Pillar 2
Tax due diligence
End-to-end business disposal tax support
Deal tax structuring
Tax aspects of deal documentation
Financial modelling of transaction tax flows
Post-deal business integration support
Accounting and reporting
Assistance during transition to a new accounting system (SAP and others)
Other accounting and reporting compliance services
Transfer pricing and CFC services
Coordinating tax reporting compliance/tax reporting in foreign jurisdictions
Support in the course of liquidation of legal entities and foreign companies’ branches/representative offices/divisions
Individual taxation
Currency controls and regulations
International tax planning
Consulting on foreign immigration law
Investment support and partnership structuring
Developing personal asset ownership structures
Banking products and financial instruments tax matters
Devising a tax strategy
Designing key indicators to measure the effectiveness of tax strategies
Harmonising tax accounting methodologies
Streamlining business processes
Tax optimisation
Creating tax risk monitoring and assessment systems
Developing tax forecasting systems
Streamlining tax accounting processes to meet shortened timeframes for closing procedures
Designing organisational structures for tax functions
Assigning roles and powers to tax function staff
Providing methodological support for automating tax accounting in ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, 1C, etc.)
Making preparations for joining the tax monitoring programme and providing support to participants
Automating information exchange with the tax authorities
Improving risk management and internal control systems
Automating internal controls for 1C
Automated check of fixed assets as pertaining to tax risks
Designing price-setting and application methodologies in controlled transactions between related parties within a group of companies
Operational due diligence
Business transactions diagnostics
Preparing transfer pricing documentation
Preparing for tax audits and providing assistance in dispute resolution related to tax control over prices in transactions between related parties
Carrying out a feasibility study, preparing required documents and information, and supporting the taxpayer during the filing and consideration of its advanced pricing agreement execution application (including agreements involving the competent authorities of foreign governments)
About us
TeDo Tax is recognised by leading international and Russian rankings, including International Tax Review (World Tax and World TP), The Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, Pravo.ru-300, Kommersant rating and Forbes Club Legal.
TeDo Tax team was a winner of ITR EMEA Tax Awards 2021 in two categories: