AI Issue 8 2017

26 Acquisition International - August 2017 Svalner is an independent tax advisor with a comprehensive, integrated offering. We profiled the firm to find out more about the services they offer and explore the secrets behind its success. valner is Sweden’s leading independent tax advisory firm, and has an integrated and comprehensive offering. The team are a group of dedicated people who all possess very high legal expertise. Staff work in small teams, close to the client, with accessibility, quality and client focus being the guiding principles. Offering a variety of services, the firm provides independent tax advice primarily for medium- sized and large enterprises. Staff offer clients comprehensive and integrated tax advice covering all tax disciplines. The independence and integrated approach of each employee are what set the company apart from the large accounting firms. At the company, there are real estate group specialists who boast a wealth of experience of tax-related issues in the real estate sector. There are numerous tax regulations impacting on property transactions and these are changing constantly, meaning specialist knowledge is often needed on occasions throughout the life cycle of a property. The expertise of the specialists covers all stages; ranging from financing, structuring, construction projects and management through to transactions. Real estate acquisitions and sales often give rise to complex tax issues, and staff help the client throughout the entire process to ensure the most tax-efficient transaction possible. The team can also offer advice on complicated property taxation issues and on the optimum apportionment of investment costs for tax depreciation purposes. The overall aim of the firm is to adopt a general approach to client’s real estate issues, thereby helping clients to optimise their property transaction and covering all bases. • Day-to-day advice on tax law, specialising in property-owning companies • Tax due diligence in property transactions • Structuring before sale and acquisition of properties • Preparation of tax computations and income tax returns • VAT issues applying specifically to the construction and real estate sector • Property taxation Company: Svalner Contact: Louise Korswall Email: Louise.Korswall@ svalner.se Web: www.svalner.se Address: Smålandsgatan 16, Stockholm, 111 46, Sweden Phone: 0708 55 93 96 Leading Adviser 2017 Awards: Leading Tax Adviser of the Year - Sweden S 1706AI45 • Advice on optimum apportionment of investment costs for tax depreciation purposes Alongside the real estate taxation issues covered by the company, staff can also offer a day-to-day analysis of tax risks facing the clients’ business. Swedish and international corporate taxation is constantly changing, which makes it difficult and time-consuming for businesses to monitor and analyse the many changes themselves. Difficult questions are frequently arising for businesses and clients. Staff at Svalner have the answers and can give the client the advice they need. The firm identifies and anticipates the tax risks facing their business, as well as opportunities that present themselves. The aim is effective management of local and global tax costs, taking account of Swedish and international regulations. The group provide a dedicated team with cutting-edge competence and long experience of advising on complex tax issues. Employees work with corporations, groups of companies, closely-held companies and partnerships. Staff can assist clients with: • Day-to-day tax advice focusing on construction and real property companies • Advice on the acquisition and sale of companies and real property • Structuring and implementation of reorganisations focusing on real property • Group taxation • International tax structuring • Tax returns and tax compliance Svalner has extensive experience and in-depth expertise in international individual taxation. This specialist group can assist clients with: • International income taxation and wealth taxation • Application of double taxation treaties and specific Swedish tax regulations (such as the ‘expert tax’ regime and special income tax for non-residents) • Tax computations for individuals VAT regulations are complex and often difficult to apply. Short accounting periods quickly cause minor errors to have major implications. Changes in business models or business partnerships often