Does your company engage in global contracting, mergers and acquisitions or cash flow optimization? Do you have global supply chain operations or international treasury centers in which capital is pooled and financial services are performed?

If so, you likely have exposure to value added tax (VAT) in many areas of your business, since VAT is the predominant transaction tax outside of the United States. With rates ranging up to 25 percent in various jurisdictions, VAT exposure can grow quickly if you don't have a cohesive VAT strategy and firm understanding of each jurisdiction’s specific VAT requirements.

Deloitte can help. Our U.S.-based VAT specialists are your gateway to 1,500 Deloitte VAT professionals in 130 countries. This team can help you develop or refine your VAT strategy and address the VAT implications of most types of business transactions. We also offer VAT advice on establishing shared service centers, implementing software and technology and managing e-business tax and systems issues.

Learn more about how we can deliver the integrated, flexible, and sustainable services you need to address your company’s exposure in today's complex VAT environment.