Mitigating tax risk through clear, directional advice at the point of transaction and beyond
For international businesses with a US tax footprint, navigating tax requirements can be increasingly challenging. Businesses need clear and directional advice at the point of transaction, and, on an ongoing basis to mitigate tax risk for the business and any US stakeholders.
We partner with our clients to help navigate these complexities, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and provide support for connected individuals, without ambiguity.
Areas we cover
Expansion into the US
US tax compliance for corporate entities and partnerships
US withholding taxes, including W-8 reporting
US real estate transactions and withholding
US double tax treaty planning
Holding company solutions
Profit extraction and exit planning
Transactions and restructuring
Management exit advisory
Managing US anti-inversion rules
Gain recognition agreements
Qualified small business stock (QSBS) advisory
State and local tax planning and reporting
Our approach
Leading with advisory we take a holistic view of our clients positions to ensure transactions are navigated in a seamless manner whilst mitigating exposure to risk.
We help clients manage their ongoing tax compliance associated with their structures and proactively work to ensure their tax position is aligned with the goals of their business, stakeholders and ongoing transactions. We help businesses from the pre-incorporation stage through to exit, including a full suite of US tax compliance services.
Who we help
We work with a wide range of clients in the corporate tax remit.
From funds to operational businesses, we manage the ongoing tax position whether it be complex transactions or annual compliance work. In conjunction with this we look above the corporate body to manage the positions of individual stake holders to the extent the entity planning impacts their personal tax position.
JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES“The difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion is the thickness of a prison wall”
More about US corporate & international tax services
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Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits from April 2027 - What Employers Need to Know
26th October 2026
From 6 April 2027, certain taxable benefits in kind will need to be reported through payroll in real time rather than being reported annually on Form P11D.
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Buying (or selling) a US business? Don't let tax be the deal-breaker you didn't see coming
22nd October 2026
US tax due diligence helps buyers and sellers identify, quantify and manage tax risks during acquisitions. Understanding complex federal, state and local tax rules, historic liabilities and business structures enables informed decisions, protects deal value and ensures tax findings shape transaction planning from the outset.
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Equity Without Borders? The US–UK Tax Traps in RSUs, Restricted Shares, Growth Shares and Stock Options
30th September 2026
Cross-border equity compensation can create significant and unexpected tax liabilities. The treatment of RSUs, restricted shares, growth shares and stock options differs between the US and UK, with timing, valuations, elections and where work is performed all potentially affecting the final tax position.
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