Tax Law · European Union
Keep Your Company’s Corporate Tax Compliant and Efficient
Every company operating in Europe faces corporate tax on its profits, plus a web of related duties — withholding, transfer pricing, group rules and cross-border obligations — that grow with each country you enter. We match you, free of charge, with a vetted tax lawyer who handles corporate tax in the relevant jurisdictions, so your business stays compliant and pays no more than it should.
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Who this is for
Corporate tax is rarely one tax, and rarely one country
Corporate tax is the tax a company pays on its profits, and while the headline rate is what most people notice, the real burden is made up of many moving parts. Alongside the profit tax itself sit withholding obligations on dividends, interest and royalties, transfer-pricing rules that govern transactions between related companies, loss carry-forwards, and a growing list of anti-avoidance measures. The moment a business trades, employs staff or opens an entity across a border, it also steps into the rules of a second jurisdiction and the treaties that connect them. Group structures, financing arrangements and the choice of legal form can all change what is owed. The rules are national, complex and frequently revised, so the right advice is about far more than the rate. A specialist can make sure your company’s position is both compliant and efficient.
Why companies get into tax trouble
Compliance is easy to break by accident.
And the penalties scale with your size.
Withholding, transfer pricing and cross-border obligations are rarely caught by a bookkeeper — and errors compound across borders.
Missed withholding obligations
Payments of dividends, interest or royalties to a parent or foreign group company often require withholding, and getting the rate or the treaty relief wrong can create an unexpected liability.
Transfer-pricing exposure
Transactions between related companies must be priced as if between independent parties, and authorities increasingly scrutinise them — undocumented intra-group pricing is a common and costly audit trigger.
Cross-border missteps
Opening an entity, hiring abroad or financing across borders pulls the business into a second country’s rules, and mistakes here can mean double taxation or penalties in more than one place.
What you get
A tax lawyer who keeps your company compliant and efficient
We only match you with tax lawyers who handle corporate tax, structuring and cross-border matters in your relevant jurisdictions.
Compliance & filing handled
Your lawyer ensures profit returns, withholding and every other corporate filing are prepared correctly and submitted on time, substantially reducing the risk of penalties and a costly audit.
Withholding & treaty relief
Dividends, interest and royalties are reviewed so the correct rates and any treaty relief are applied, avoiding over-withholding and reclaiming what was paid in excess.
Transfer-pricing documentation
Intra-group transactions are priced and documented to the standard the tax authorities expect, protecting the company against expensive adjustments and penalties if those arrangements are ever challenged.
Structure & expansion planning
When you open a new entity or enter a new country, your lawyer reviews the legal form, financing and location to keep the overall position efficient and lawful.
Coverage
Corporate tax lawyers across Europe
Corporate tax rules are set nationally, so the right lawyer is one who works with the tax authorities and treaties of the specific countries where your company operates. We match cases across the following countries and beyond:
Frequently asked
Corporate tax — common questions
What is corporate tax and who pays it?
Corporate tax is a tax on the profits of a company or other corporate entity, levied by the country where the company is resident or where it operates. The rate and the rules for computing taxable profit — including what may be deducted — vary by country, so the headline rate is rarely the whole story.
Do I owe corporate tax if my company is small or newly formed?
Most countries tax companies on their profits regardless of size, though some offer reduced rates, exemptions or simplified regimes for smaller or newly established businesses. The threshold and conditions differ by country, so it is worth confirming what applies to your company’s specific situation.
What is transfer pricing and why does it matter?
Transfer pricing concerns the prices charged between related companies, which most countries require to be set as if the parties were independent. Authorities increasingly audit intra-group transactions, and undocumented or unrealistic pricing can lead to adjustments, back taxes and penalties.
What are withholding taxes on dividends and royalties?
Withholding tax is deducted at source on certain cross-border payments such as dividends, interest and royalties made to a parent or foreign group company. The rate is often reduced by a tax treaty, but the relief usually has to be claimed, so applying the correct rate matters.
What happens when my company operates in more than one country?
Operating across borders brings the rules of each country into play, and the interaction between them — including treaties that allocate taxing rights — determines whether profits are taxed once or twice. A lawyer can map the position and prevent double taxation through the correct credits and exemptions.
Can a lawyer help me structure my company more tax-efficiently?
Yes. A corporate tax lawyer can review your legal form, financing, intra-group arrangements and international footprint, and advise on lawful ways to reduce the overall tax burden — while ensuring every obligation is met and the structure stands up to scrutiny.
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