Tax assistance

Functional support
Legal and tax
Energy/ Infrastructure

Background and objectives mission

Against the backdrop of the merger between two players in the energy sector, the aim of the assignment is to support the tax manager in taking over the tax scope of the new entity resulting from the merger. The main objective is to ensure the continuity of tax obligations, in particular the compliance and harmonization of tax declarations relating to the activities taken over. This assignment will also help to secure the management of taxes as part of the reconciliation of the two entities' processes.

approach adopted

The approach is based on precise assistance with the preparation of tax returns for the scope of the acquiring entity. This includes detailed verification of tax calculations and tax bases, preparation of the corresponding tax returns, and requests for system configuration changes to improve reporting. At the same time, the assignment included managing cash rejections and responding to reminders from local authorities, while working to harmonize tax processes between the two entities.

Benefits obtained

  • Reduce reporting errors by improving reporting and configuring tools
  • Effective control of cash outflows
  • Strengthening relations with local authorities through reactive reminder management
  • Harmonization of processes for improved tax consistency