Any business buying, selling, investing or employing staff in one or more countries is faced with indirect taxes, such as VAT (Value Added Tax). VAT is a tax charged on most business-to-business and business-to-customer transactions throughout the EU (European Union) and in a growing number of other countries. In the Member States of the EU national VAT laws are based on Community legislation. VAT however is not the preserve of the EU and many other countries all over the world now operate similar VAT regimes.

The complexity of VAT legislation is a growing concern for businesses. Proper management of VAT and other indirect taxes is essential, especially for companies involved in international trade, as they invariably encounter cross-jurisdictional issues and increasingly complicated tax risks. Therefore, obtaining expert advice is key to managing VAT, as this can positively influence your company's financial position in the long term.

The VAT specialists of Marccus Partners and Mazars can offer advice on all national and international VAT issues. Our commercial awareness, combined with technical and presentation skills delivers outstanding results for clients. Our proactive approach and expertise often achieves VAT savings and, importantly, peace of mind for our clients.

Marccus Partners provides you with services such as:

• VAT compliance
• VAT and customs scan
• VAT planning /supply chain management
• Support in case of VAT audits by tax authorities
• Tax representation