Finance Monthly Global Awards 2018 Edition

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS “I appreciate his practical approach to resolving tax disputes” CFO, Telecom Business “He can understand or pre-empt how the authorities might analyse your queries.” VAT compliance manager, Professional services Firm “He is direct and delivers solutions efficiently,” VAT Director, Manufacturing Business AREAS OF EXPERTISE • National and International VAT • VAT compliance • VAT representation • VAT refunds • Other indirect taxes country FIRM PROFILE Spanish VAT Services is a pioneering, independent firm in Spain offering tax advisory services solely in the realm of indirect taxation. The firm has become the only alternative in the Spanish market to the big international auditing firms for all those companies looking for a different kind of advisory service with high quality standards and highly specialised in the field of indirect taxation. Spanish VAT Services is the leading provider of advisory services in indirect taxation operating in the Spanish market. The Company is a port of entry into Spain for companies that decide to operate in our country. We offer a wide range of solutions in relation to indirect taxation for both local companies and major multinationals. By acting as their tax representative, we are able to manage their VAT obligations, coordinate their communications and all kinds of relations with the Tax Authority, or manage their VAT payments or refunds, not only in Spain but also in other countries, since we have a broad network of partners in all EU countries, all of whom are experts in indirect taxation. We are a global company, and as such we can provide global solutions. Our clients are primarily companies that conduct their activities in various jurisdictions and require expert and specialist advice regarding the potential impact of the various indirect taxes on these activities. Our client portfolio includes, but is not limited to, logistics companies, major international retailers, financial institutions, organisers of events in Spain and e-commerce operators. International transactions mean complying with an array of formal and disclosure obligations. Spanish VAT Services files its client´s VAT returns with the Tax Authority, and manage VAT payments and refunds. We also provide advisory and consultancy services. The professionals employed by Spanish VAT Services include practising attorneys, duly certified by collegiate bodies to uphold the interests of our clients before the various bodies and tribunals, including the European Court of Justice. The firm is very active in the international field. Fernando Matesanz is Member of the Board and of the VAT Scientific Committee of the International VAT Association, the world’s leading independent body on international VAT issues, representing the interests of businesses and advisers involved in VAT or equivalent turnover taxes around the globe. The Association collaborates with the EU Commission´s VAT Expert Group. Spanish VAT Services is also a partner of the VAT Forum CV, which is an international partnership of EU VAT experts which organizes discussion groups. The aim is to simplify VAT rules to the extent as possible and reduce the uncertainty and problems companies are confronted with concerning international VAT. Fernando is a professor on VAT and Indirect Taxes at the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas – ICADE. One of the most renowned and entrepreneurial universities in Spain. CONTACT Fernando Matesanz SPANISH VAT SERVICES ASESORES SL Managing Director T: +34 650 105 342 E: info@spanishvat.es W: www.spanishvat.es Finance Monthly Global Awards 2018 www.finance-monthly.com 31 spain