Tax compliance

As our clients, their families and their assets become increasingly globalised, multi-jurisdictional tax compliance continues to be an essential consideration for wealth structures.

In addition to our comprehensive range of tax compliance services, we also connect our clients with our wider global network of specialist advisers to facilitate tailored tax advice. An overview of our tax service offerings is detailed below. For more information on how we can support you, please contact our team who would be happy to help.

Bailiwick of Guernsey Tax Services

Corporate Tax

Guernsey tax returns and computations
Quarterly distribution returns
Guidance on all aspects of Guernsey taxation, both for companies incorporated in Guernsey and overseas companies who may be tax resident in Guernsey
Specialist tax guidance on economic substance requirements and corporate tax residence
Dealing with enquiries and correspondence from the Guernsey Revenue Service
Guidance on the Employer’s Tax Instalment Scheme and social security contributions

Personal Tax

Guernsey personal income tax returns and computations
Dealing with enquiries and correspondence from the Guernsey Revenue Service
Guernsey double taxation treaties, including planning and interpretation
Specialist tax guidance on all Guernsey residency issues
Guidance on all aspects of Guernsey taxation

Swiss Tax Compliance

Our Geneva and Zurich offices facilitate tax advice for clients through our own extensive global network of specialists as well as through our Nexia network.

We frequently work alongside an independent Swiss consultancy firm, which has in-house Swiss tax and legal functions, to procure professional advice on all Swiss corporate and personal tax matters. We are also partnered with firms who assist our clients in Swiss payroll matters.

UK Tax Compliance

We provide a comprehensive service for clients requiring UK tax compliance services for their international structures, including:

Preparation of stockpiled gains calculations, including relevant income, offshore income gains and the matching of capital payments to such relevant income or gains
Completion of the various relevant UK tax forms and computations and liaising with HM Revenue & Customs (including Trust Tax Returns, Inheritance Tax Returns and NRCGT Returns)
Registration of trusts under the UK Trust Register
Estate and Inheritance Tax planning and consultation with a UK tax adviser
Preparation of Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) returns
The preparation and completion of UK corporation tax returns