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International Tax

Expert international tax advice for businesses and individuals.

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International Tax Services at Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants

International tax advice helps businesses and individuals manage tax obligations across multiple countries. Bishop Fleming’s international tax specialists advise on overseas expansion, transfer pricing, double taxation, global mobility, inbound investment and international tax planning.

Whether you are a multinational business with a worldwide mobile workforce, a company making your first overseas investment, or an individual with property, income or residency considerations abroad, every international decision can have tax implications.

Cross-border activity can create complex requirements around corporate tax, personal tax, employment tax, transfer pricing, double taxation agreements and international reporting. Getting the right advice early can help reduce risk, improve compliance and support more tax-efficient decisions.

International tax advice for businesses and individuals

The world has become a smaller place, but in international tax terms, it is bigger than ever. Ease of travel, communication and international trade has increased the opportunity for businesses and individuals to operate globally.

We act for over 6,000 businesses and individuals, many of whom have an increasing number of international interests. Our team provides commercially focused international tax advice, helping clients understand their obligations and make informed decisions when operating across borders.

Our tax specialists can support with:

Our international team provides expert advice on all aspects of international business tax planning, including:

  • Inbound and outbound investments
  • Importing and exporting goods or services
  • Mobile employees
  • Tax investigations and offshore disclosures/amnesty
  • Cross-border disputes
  • Foreign branch/subsidiary creation
  • Transfer pricing
  • International e-commerce
  • Global transaction structures
  • Double taxation agreements
  • Tax efficient funding
  • Pillar 2 top up taxes

We don’t restrict our input to tax – we factor in the wider picture to ensure the client receives a commercially sensible solution.

Personal tax is a complicated matter and the difficulties are multiplied when you’re dealing with more than one jurisdiction.

Our international team provides expert advice on all aspects of international personal tax planning, including:

  • Tourism – holiday lets and tax treatment of rented property overseas
  • Tax advice for foreign nationals
  • Tax planning for emigration
  • Non-dom tax
  • Offshore trusts, tax havens and investment portfolios for those emigrating from or migrating to the UK
  • Application of the Statutory Non-Residence Test
  • Aircrew/pilot tax and residency to achieve the most advantageous tax status

Our international reach

Our international team have many years of experience in international tax planning, advising internationally mobile businesses and individuals managing cross-border projects. As a Correspondent Firm of Kreston Global – a global network of independent accounting firms – means we are well placed to coordinate any cross-border assignment, delivering expert advice to international clients.

Our work with government agencies such as the UKTI helps to secure invaluable advice and funding for businesses looking to grow overseas. The UK represents an excellent landing stage for any organisation looking to invest into the European Union and we support every aspect of a new UK inbound venture, we can therefore assist overseas companies looking to set-up in the UK.

Bishop Fleming is a Correspondent Firm of Kreston Global, linking us to a global network of professional advisers providing expert knowledge throughout the world, taking into account local legislation and cultural differences in their country.

  • 13th largest network of international accountants in the world
  • Covering 115 countries
  • Nearly 200 firms worldwide
  • Over 25,000 professionals and support staff

Our international tax team work closely with our global colleagues to provide clients with a single point of contact to ensure continuity and personal attention at all times and our network offices feature English speaking accountants and tax professionals, so while the regime you are entering may be foreign, the language doesn’t have to be.

We’re accredited by the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), which allows us to provide full accounting and advisory services to US-owned companies.

Connect with international tax experts

International tax can be complex, but the right advice can help you manage risk, remain compliant and make confident decisions across borders. Reach out to our team to discuss how we can provide the right international tax solutions for you or your business.

Key contacts

David Kirk

Tax Director

01752 234336

Email David

Adele Clapp

Tax Partner

01392 448828

Email Adele

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