During the event, you will learn about the options of challenging the inclusion of a business in the schedule of tax audits; find out about protection strategies and the latest practices of the Supreme Court in the area of challenging conclusions of tax audits as regards reality of business transactions, transfer pricing, application of preferential income tax rates to non-residents, and qualification of a permanent representation.
The webinar program will include:
- Schedule of audits - grounds for inclusion and opportunities for challenging
- Algorithm of behavior during audits: communication with the auditor, provision of documents, responses to any inquiries
- Disputes as regards reality of business transactions: how to challenge new approaches adopted by the tax authorities
- Disputes over application of the preferential tax rate to non-residents' incomes (interest, dividends, royalties) and qualification of a permanent representation: how to protect position of the business
- Disputes over transfer pricing: evidence submitted by the fiscal authorities and the taxpayers (analysis of current tax practice).
- Typical departures sought by the tax authorities
Speakers:
Larysa Antoshchuk, Head of Tax Disputes Resolution Practice, KPMG Law Ukraine. A lawyer with 13 years of experience in support of disputes and advising international and Ukrainian companies on tax issues. The portfolio of Larysa’s clients includes media companies, pharmaceutical and cosmetics businesses, manufacturers of industrial equipment, IT companies.
Natalia Musienko, Manager, Tax Disputes Resolution Lawyer, KPMG Law Ukraine. Natalia has experience of successful representation during tax audits and in tax disputes of clients from various industries, including: pharmaceutical sector, agribusiness, media, telecommunications, technology, retail, airlines, manufacturers of industrial equipment, banks and financial institutions. Natalia provides support on transfer pricing issues, in disputes as regards "fictitious” operations, disputes related to the correct application of Ukraine’s GAAP and IFRS. Natalia is a member of the Ukrainian National Bar Association, the American Chamber of Commerce and the European Business Association.
Sofia Baranovska, a lawyer of Tax Disputes Resolution Practice, KPMG Law Ukraine. Sofia supports clients in disputes over non-admission to tax audits, reality of transactions, and transfer pricing issues. Sofia's professional experience also includes support during tax audits, preparation of responses to the inquiries from the tax authorities and challenging of individual tax consultations.
Participation in webinars is free. Applications for participation from consulting, law and audit companies are not accepted. The organizers reserve the right to refuse registration at the event for participants whose companies cannot be identified.
If you have any questions, please contact Yulia Salei: ysalei@kpmg.ua
