Globalization, volatility in economies, and changes to accounting rules and tax policies increases the tax risk exposure for companies.
There is tremendous pressure to maintain or increase tax collections in a declining tax rate environment while keeping tax administration costs low.

Many tax authorities are cooperating internationally on tax matters, exchanging information, and adopting a risk based scrutiny approach.

They are also strengthening and increasing tax collections, and improving enforcement of processes and procedures.

As a result, many companies are dedicating more time and attention to coordinating and managing their tax affairs.

How we can help

Our Tax Risk & Dispute Management team offers a proactive and coordinated approach to tax risk and dispute management.
The team comprises seasoned tax practitioners, lawyers and accountants, many of whom are familiar with the Singapore tax system having previously worked for the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).

Drawing on our experience and expertise, we can help design robust tax compliance controls and guide you on the effective management of tax disputes.

We can help you efficiently employ your resources to unlock value tied up in unresolved tax issues, and also better manage your penalty exposure.

Our services include:

Advisory on Tax Governance and Control Framework

• Advise on the formulation of tax governance policies and transformation of tax function
• Manage risks through review of and improvements to processes and internal controls in place
• Validate effectiveness of tax controls/procedures and implement tax strategies

Advisory on Management of Identified Specific Tax Risks

• Assist with applications for tax clarification or ruling to manage tax uncertainties
• Advise and assist with voluntary disclosure of non-tax compliance as well as manage and liaise with IRAS on reduction of penalties (if applicable)advise and assist with voluntary disclosure of non tax compliance as well as manage and liaise with IRAS on reduction of penalties (if applicable)

Advisory on Tax Disputes Management

• Assist with queries from IRAS
• Negotiate an amicable resolution to and settlement of contentious tax issues
• Manage and respond to IRAS’ tax audits or investigations

Ranked Tier 1 Firm in Singapore – World Tax, World Transfer Pricing and Tax Transactional 2018, International Tax Review
National Transfer Pricing Firm of the Year & National Disputes & Litigation Firm of the Year – Asia Tax Awards 2018, International Tax Review
Asia Tax Firm of the Year – Asia Tax Awards 2017 & 2018, International Tax Review
Best Advisor in Real Estate Tax Globally – Real Estate Awards 2017, EuroMoney