The worldwide International Tax framework is getting more complex and we work with our clients to navigate the ever-changing tax landscape. Whether our clients are considering expanding into new markets or optimizing their existing structures, GTS Africa has the expertise to assist. Our international network of advisers allows us to deliver cohesive multi-jurisdictional advice.
At GTS Africa, we take pride in delivering optimum support for our clients. We provide solutions for multinationals that fully support their business strategies, are simple to apply, are compliant, and take tax incentives into account.
Our portfolio of services includes:
- Business & asset purchases, investment strategies, and cash repatriation
- Substance requirement consultation
- Structuring of group financing arrangements.
- Determination of a treaty PE
- Consideration for post-BEPS anti-avoidance rules
- Our areas of investigation include tax compliance, tax liabilities and assets, employee tax credit, and transfer pricing.
- Management of withholding taxes and advice on the conditions which apply for the granting of the benefit.
- Capital gains tax
- Property transfer tax
- Permanent relocations
- Temporary relocations
- COVID-19 tax implications
- Tax return preparation
- Impact on individuals and employers
- Our services include:
- Conducting a risk assessment to identify potential audit targets
- Preparing documentation which can include master file, local file, and disclosure notes
- Conduct benchmarking studies
- Drafting or reviewing policies and agreements
- Prepare defense documentation for the changes in TP arrangements e.g. arising from COVID-19
- Assist in collation, preparation, and filing of country-by-country reporting
- Direct taxation
- Indirect taxation covering VAT/CST, customs duties, mineral and exploration duties
- Payroll taxes
- Tax automation and related technology
- Drafting of tax policies and procedures
- We cover corporate tax, payroll taxes, indirect taxes and transfer pricing audits and dispute resolution whereby we:
- Manage the process for clients
- Liaising with the tax authorities
- Negotiate with the tax authorities
- Assist in preparation and filing of an application for Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) with Tax Authority
- Assistance in representation before the tax authorities for negotiations related to APA
- Assistance in compliances after getting the agreements signed
