Indirect tax ebook - Russia

Introduction

The main indirect tax in Russia is value added tax (VAT). Although general principles of charging VAT are similar to the European ones, Russian VAT system is not harmonised with the EU VAT system.

The Russian indirect tax team can help national and international clients with all compliance and advisory work in indirect taxes. We are committed to providing innovative solutions on a local and an international basis. In particular, we can provide you with the following services:

VAT compliance

preparation of all necessary VAT returns and notices
VAT due diligence and VAT review
assistance in tax inspections and appeal procedures

VAT advisory

advisory services
discussion with official bodies concerning the interpretation of tax rules
assistance in applying for an interpretation of VAT issues from a tax office
representation in court proceedings

VAT planning

establishing VAT effective business structures
advice on mergers and acquisitions including VAT effective acquisitions structures.

The Russian indirect tax team consists of experienced specialists with relevant qualifications. We serve almost all business sectors, for example:

retail and wholesale trade
real estate
manufacturing and contract manufacturing,
multi-level marketing and other distribution-structures,
IT companies

The indirect taxes are headed by/please contact:

Alexander Sidorenko
Tax and Legal partner
Grant Thornton Russia
32A Khoroshevskoye Shosse,
Moscow, Russia
T: +7 495 258 99 90
F: +7 495 580 91 96
E: alexander.sidorenko@ru.gt.com
W: http://www.gtrus.com

Information about Russia

Introduction

This information has been provided by Grant Thornton Russia, a member firm within Grant Thornton International Ltd and is for informational purposes only. Neither Grant Thornton Russia nor Grant Thornton International Ltd can guarantee the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the data contained herein. As such, you should not act on the information without first seeking professional tax advice.
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