The American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine, jointly with a member company ADER HABER Law Firm, is glad to invite you to the upcoming Knowledge Webinar "Withholding Tax and Protection of Benefits under International Tax Treaties". The link to the webinar will be sent only to the registered participants.
Taxation of non-residents’ income is currently one of the most sensitive areas of tax control. The State Tax Service is stepping up audits and increasingly focuses not only on the formal availability of documents, but also on the actual substance of transactions.
During the webinar, we will discuss how businesses can protect their right to a reduced tax rate in an environment of aggressive tax enforcement.
The speakers will cover:
- recent court precedents concerning attempts by the State Tax Service to neutralise tax preferences
- risks related to the recognition of a permanent establishment
- approaches of the tax authorities to assessing the beneficial owner status of the income recipient
You will learn how to minimise tax risks when paying income to non-residents and how to prepare for potential claims from the supervisory authorities.
Questions for discussion:
- Algorithm for applying tax treaties: how to confirm the right to a reduced tax rate and avoid double taxation
- Permanent establishment risks: where is the line between corporate governance and concealed activities of a non-resident in Ukraine, and why a permanent establishment is not necessarily a death sentence
- Practical tips: how to fend off attempts by the tax authorities to “create” a permanent establishment for a non-resident
- Beneficial owner of income: when a non-resident becomes a conduit company
- Practical tips: how to defend the status of the beneficial owner of income in court
Speakers:
Tetiana Daniltseva, Partner, Head of Tax Litigation Practice, ADER HABER Law Firm. Tetiana specializes in tax law, tax dispute resolution, and administrative proceedings, protecting businesses during inspections and challenging regulatory authority decisions. She advises leading national and international companies at all stages of interaction with state bodies. Her expertise also includes comprehensive legal support for insurance companies. Under her leadership, the ADER HABER team secured several precedent-setting court judgments in favor of major international clients. Tetiana is consistently recognized by leading legal directories, including The Legal 500, ITR World Tax, and Ukrainian Law Firms.
Stanislav Karpov, Counsel, Head of Tax Litigation Practice, ADER HABER Law Firm. Stanislav specializes in protecting taxpayers' rights and interests in their interactions with tax authorities. He supports tax audits, develops legal strategies, and represents clients in administrative and judicial appeals against tax authorities' decisions, actions, or omissions. He has substantial experience advising on complex tax matters, including transfer pricing, and regularly represents clients before national courts. As an attorney, Stanislav protects the interests of leading Ukrainian and international companies in the retail, insurance, and industrial sectors, handling complex disputes across all levels of civil, commercial, and administrative jurisdictions. His professional reputation is consistently recognized by leading legal rankings, including World Tax, The Legal 500, and Ukrainian Law Firms.
Vadym Ponomarenko, Senior Associate, Attorney, Tax Litigation Practice, ADER HABER Law Firm. Vadym specializes in tax law, tax litigation, and administrative proceedings, providing comprehensive protection of business interests in interactions with regulatory authorities. He handles tax audits, assists in developing effective legal positions, and represents clients in administrative and judicial appeal procedures in courts of all instances. He has extensive experience in advising on complex tax matters. As an attorney, Vadym protects the rights of leading Ukrainian and international companies in the retail, insurance, and industrial sectors.
The language of the event is Ukrainian. Simultaneous translation will not be provided.
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