Service
Tax Services
End-to-end indirect tax compliance and advisory for cross-border operations — managed centrally, delivered locally.
What we cover
Registrations, recurring filings, reconciliations, authority dialogue, refund claims and transaction-specific advice.
How we work
Your Athene Guide coordinates countries, deadlines and deliverables — supported by local specialists and consistent templates.
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Tax Compliance
Our tax compliance services focus primarily on VAT and indirect tax compliance, while also supporting selected direct tax obligations where relevant. We ensure that your business meets all filing requirements accurately and on time, with clear coordination across countries.
Our compliance services include, for example:
VAT Registrations
Registrations across EU/EEA countries, as well as selected non-EU jurisdictions such as Norway, the UK and Switzerland.
Ongoing VAT Compliance
Preparation, review, and filing of VAT returns and related reports in line with local requirements and deadlines. VAT, SAF-T, Intrastat, EC Sales Lists and other country-specific indirect tax filings as applicable.
Communication with Tax Authorities
Handling correspondence, queries, and follow-ups with local tax authorities to support compliance and reduce the risk of penalties.
Indirect & Direct Tax Advisory
Our tax advisory services provide practical guidance across both indirect and direct taxes, helping businesses manage cross-border operations and complex regulatory environments.
We combine in-house expertise with a strong partner network, allowing us to deliver consistent and reliable advice across multiple jurisdictions.
Our advisory services include, for example:
Tax Memorandums
Clear, structured advice on specific tax questions or transactions.
Registration & Permanent Establishment Assessments
Evaluation of whether a business is required to register for tax purposes or establishes a fixed or permanent establishment in a given country.
Cross-Border Tax Advisory
Support on imports, exports, and intra-community transactions, including VAT treatment and structuring.
Transaction & Supply Chain Analysis
Assessment of tax implications across supply chains, including invoicing and VAT treatment.
Tailored Guidance & Instructions
Practical, operational guidance aligned with the client’s business model.
Support with Tax Authorities
Assistance in audits, authority queries, and preparation of appeals or advance ruling applications.
Tax Due Diligence
Review of tax risks and positions in transactions or restructuring projects, including both VAT and direct tax exposures.
VAT refund services
We manage VAT refund claims end-to-end, from eligibility review to payment tracking, ensuring that your business recovers eligible VAT efficiently while minimizing administrative effort.
- EU-based companies reclaiming VAT in other EU states (8th Directive)
- Non-EU companies reclaiming EU VAT (13th Directive)
Our team handles the full process, including preparation, submission, and communication with tax authorities in the required language. The service is designed to be as low-effort as possible for the client: we can retrieve the required documentation directly from your Accounting & T&E systems, allowing the process to run with minimal involvement from your team. Our VAT refund service is typically provided on a success-fee basis, meaning you only pay when VAT is successfully recovered.
Key elements of the service include:
Document Retrieval & Data Collection
Retrieval of relevant invoices and supporting documentation from client systems, combined with structured data collection where needed.
Eligibility Assessment
Review of reclaimable VAT, required documentation, and applicable deadlines.
Documentation & Submission
Preparation and submission of claims in line with local requirements.
Authority Communication & Follow-up
Managing queries and tracking claim status through to payment.
Outcome Reporting
Confirmation and reconciliation of received refunds.
VAT refunds are typically claimed for costs such as trade fairs, travel, accommodation, and other business-related expenses incurred abroad. Claims can be filed both within the EU (8th Directive) and from non-EU jurisdictions (13th Directive).
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