The firm advises clients on cross-border tax matters throughout the business and personal lifecycle, including international structuring, corporate reorganisations, business acquisitions and disposals, establishment of international businesses, personal tax planning and estate planning. It also advises on trusts and foundations, VAT, expatriate taxation and tax disputes.
Based in Amsterdam, Graham, Smith & Partners works with an extensive international network of tax advisers, accountants, lawyers, bankers and trustees, enabling it to coordinate advice across multiple jurisdictions. Its clients operate across sectors including media and entertainment, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, real estate, finance, retail, chemicals and professional services.
Graham, Smith & Partners’ principal specialisms are:
- International Tax Planning & Structuring
Advises businesses and individuals on cross-border tax structures, international investments and operations, with a particular focus on Dutch and international tax. - Corporate Tax
Provides corporate tax advice and compliance support, including tax returns and advice on the Dutch tax implications of international business activities. - International Business Establishment
Helps overseas businesses establish operations in the Netherlands, advising on the associated tax, structuring and compliance requirements. - M&A & Corporate Reorganisations
Advises on the tax aspects of acquisitions, disposals, mergers and corporate reorganisations, including cross-border transactions. - Cross-Border Structuring & Transactions
Advises on international mergers and acquisitions, debt structuring, transfer pricing and foreign tax credit matters. - Expatriate Taxation
Provides tax planning and compliance advice for expatriates, including guidance on the Dutch 30% ruling. - High-Net-Worth Individuals & International Families
Advises internationally mobile individuals and families on personal taxation, wealth structures and cross-border tax considerations. - Trusts, Foundations & Estate Planning
Specialist advice on the taxation of trusts and foundations, including cross-border trust structures, inheritance and estate planning. - Personal Tax Planning
Advises individuals on personal tax matters, including tax returns, residence issues, retirement planning and international tax exposure. - Executive Compensation
Advises on the taxation of executive remuneration and equity-based arrangements such as share options. - VAT & Indirect Tax
Advises on both Dutch and international VAT, including VAT representation and cross-border indirect-tax issues. - Tax Disputes & Litigation
Represents and advises clients in tax disputes and litigation, drawing on experience with complex Dutch and international tax matters.
