Taxation

The impact of taxation on Azerbaijan business has become very important as the Azerbaijan economy has developed. The international taxation requirements and other cross border restrictions have required the development of a new legislation. We provide services to clients in relation to the impact on their business of taxation and any disputes with the taxation authorities. This advice has included setting up tax structures in accordance with OECD principles and considering cross border issues. Further cross border controls and dual use items are also requiring more detailed and expert advice. Based on the clients requests we consider these questions from the local and international level. Where necessary we have worked with local and international accounting firms to arrive at the most effective arrangements that are in compliance with local laws and requirements.

• Legal advice to foreign investors on the tax structure to purchase land in Azerbaijan.
• Legal assistance given to a foreign company regarding the implications of customs duties and VAT on the importation of consumer goods.
• Legal analysis of the economic impact regarding the extension of the company’s activity at European level and regarding transfer pricing aspects in the service industry.
• Legal assistance advising on the transfer of profit to the client’s company with redirection to a jurisdiction with low taxation.
• Assistance and legal advice given regarding the constitution of a tax structure to reduce the related taxes on sale of assets to a company in Azerbaijan to a foreign buyer.

ALC’s Tax and Legal Services help you break through and stay ahead of the changes that impact your business.

We are here to provide the critical context to help you make informed and right decisions that drive your operations forward.

We design best-in-class integrated tax and legal strategies that empower you to move from complexity to execution.

Other types of Tax Services can be summarized as follows:

• Business tax
• International tax
• Transfer pricing
• Tax management consulting
• Mergers & acquisitions – tax
• Indirect tax
• Business Process Solutions