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Tax advisor in Bülach

Who actually needs a tax advisor? Exclusively companies, start-ups, self-employed people or also private individuals? The answer is: it depends!

Private individuals can sometimes prepare a simple tax return themselves. But if you are a cross-border commuter, for example, you have to consider the problem of double taxation. Ideally, he should look for a tax advisor who is familiar with international tax law, such as the tax advisors at artax. Here we inform you when tax advice makes sense and what services you as a private individual or entrepreneur can expect from it.

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What does a tax advisor do?

Of course, there are computer programs that can help you prepare your annual tax return. However, no computer can yet replace the experience and wealth of knowledge of a professional tax advisor. Some forms change from year to year, so it can be difficult to keep track. A competent tax expert is always up to date and knows what changes have occurred and why.

If the tax laws of other countries also come into play, the advice of a tax advisor is definitely recommended. For private individuals, such a scenario occurs if, for example, the spouse does not have the same nationality, assets or real estate are located abroad or the place of work is not within national borders. 

Working with a tax advisor with the expertise in “international tax law” like us as tax advisors in Bülach also offers advantages for entrepreneurs who want to expand their products or services to the international market.

Tax advisors can do this for private individuals

The more income and expenses there are, the more complex the tax return can be for private individuals. Things get even more complicated if, for example, employees live in Germany and work in Switzerland or vice versa. As a cross-border commuter, you should be very precise with your tax documents in order to avoid double taxation on the one hand and to obtain tax advantages on the other. 

It makes sense to get comprehensive tax advice from an expert and a tax law firm close to the border with specialist knowledge of German and Swiss taxes and double taxation agreements (DTA) - such as tax advisor Bülach. In the following cases, an expert in the field of “international tax law” can support private individuals with his know-how. If you

  • work and live in different countries (cross-border commuters)
  • be sent to work abroad through your company
  • want to move abroad
  • own a house or apartment abroad
  • have one or more children with a place to study abroad
  • You and your partner do not have the same nationality
  • receive cross-border inheritances

Tax advisors can do that for companies

Self-employed people, start-ups and companies in particular should keep squeaky-clean accounting. Depending on the size of the company or the number of invoices, accounting can be very time-consuming and almost impossible to understand from a tax perspective. 

Tax law tailor-made work is also necessary for companies with several locations that may also send employees abroad or hire foreign employees. Companies based in Switzerland or Germany usually look for competent tax advice nearby, for example us as a tax advisor in Bülach.

The international market offers many opportunities and possibilities for medium-sized companies. But caution is advised. Tax law presents a variety of financial pitfalls and tax pitfalls for internationally operating entrepreneurs. In order to navigate through the paragraphs safely, competent tax and business advice in the international sector is usually essential. 

 

The artax tax experts are close to the border with Germany and offer support, among other things:

 

  • Founding a company or relocating a company abroad - especially China, Russia and the USA
  • Relocation of individual business sectors to different countries
  • Plant profit distribution to make optimal use of each location
  • Reporting and notification obligations for foreign relationships
  • Matters relating to EU law
  • Advice on foreign investments

 

 

Conclusion

If you rely on the professional help of a tax advisor, you can look forward to your tax return with complete peace of mind. Experts not only keep track of all the numbers and laws, they also maneuver private individuals and companies through the pitfalls of the international tax jungle and look for solutions for tax optimization.

Jürgen Bächle
Jurgen Bachle

has been working as an independent tax consultant and expert in international tax law since 1989 and has been a member of the board of the German Association of Tax Consultants Baden-Württemberg, DSTVBW, for over 20 years.

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