Tax tips for international businesses

Monday, 11th February 2008 by John Bowes

Tax may be the last thing on your mind when taking your business international,  but please make it one of the first.

This, in essence, is your checklist of tax issues when taking your business international. But for more detail on each, here's our full spec on tax considerations for new global businesses.

• Consider tax at the outset
• Check local tax incentives
• Keep cash accessible
• Structure to maximise profit
• Use tax-effective financing
• Pick your entity carefully
• Beware of hidden taxes
• Watch the secondment costs
• Choose partners with care
• Understand the locals