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Indirect Tax

With Indirect Tax becoming many governments' preferred method of revenue raising, and evermore complicated regulations having extraterritorial reach, taxing non-residents and focussing on more efficient tax collection through introducing real time reporting requirements, it's more critical than ever to manage indirect tax compliance and cash flows pro-actively.

GST and other transactional taxes are broadly based taxes on transactions, and liability will arise regardless of profitability. We can help with timely planning & the application of technology-based compliance management solutions, thereby helping to reduce costs, reduce risk.

Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), sales and use tax and similar taxes

In a globalised digital world characterised by fast moving markets, the changing of business models and the increasing prevalence of VAT/GST keeping pace can be a challenge. But indirect tax processes and reporting that fail to keep up risk non-compliance can have adverse impacts on cash-flow and the amount of tax due which can result in penalties from tax authorities.

Deloitte's global network of VAT/GST- and industry-focussed specialists help businesses manage their indirect taxes effectively by providing tax technical support and guidance on effective processes implementation while leveraging technology solutions. Working together, we help clients manage costs and risks both locally and globally.

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Global Trade Advisory

Global businesses need to understand the global import and export regulations applicable to their business, and to establish cost-effective internal controls to manage and monitor their international trade compliance.

Deloitte's Global Trade Advisory specialists around the world can help businesses establish an international business strategy designed to manage costs and global trade regulatory requirements while leveraging innovative technology solutions.

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