Indirect Tax

We respond to our clients’ calls for creativity and flexibility. Our Indirect Tax team finds solutions for new kinds of business models whose legal classification is often uncertain. We support clients with optimizing their supply and service chains, avoiding registrations, and improving cash flow. We are also experienced in optimizing input VAT for clients in industries where deductions are restricted (financial, real estate, the public sector, non-profit organizations).

Our Tax Compliance practice group focuses on prevention, avoiding errors, and securing against additional payments and fines. We advise our corporate clients on how to set up and improve their processes for VAT, and customs and excise duties in line with the legal requirements. On request, we work with FGS Digital GmbH to provide up-to-the-minute IT solutions. If a risk becomes apparent, our experienced criminal-law experts are on hand to help.

In corporate transactions, we support the parties by analyzing the VAT, input VAT and customs risks in our due diligence investigations. We assist with designing sales and acquisition structures, paying particular attention to avoiding input tax losses and subsequent holding costs. We also draft and negotiate VAT clauses for SPAs and APAs, especially in connection with plots of land.

Dealing swiftly and confidently with the authorities is the key to avoiding lengthy legal proceedings. We aim above all to prevent conflicts from arising in the first place, or at least to prevent them from escalating. The name of Flick Gocke Schaumburg is widely respected among the authorities and courts – a key advantage for our clients. And if legal action cannot be avoided, we represent clients’ interests with calm and care. With our practical, interdisciplinary and made-to-measure approach, we resolve complex issues that require a holistic view of the relevant legislation.