WHO WE HELP WITH INTERNATIONAL TAX
Guided by our core values of Empathy, Accountability and Passion, we take great pride in going above and beyond for our clients. This is why, once they join us, our clients stay with us for the long-term and trust us with their complete tax affairs that span countries and generations.
At CST, we make sure that all your tax obligations whether its personal or business are properly managed.
We work together with our offices in Australia, Singapore, and USA and a network of partners around the world to provide you integrated tax advice and compliance services.
WHO WE HELP WITH INTERNATIONAL TAX
PERSONAL TAX CLIENTS
SELF-ASSESSMENT TAX RETURN
We will provide the advice you need to ensure your return is completed accurately and maximise your claims. Then we will complete and lodge your return with HMRC on your behalf. It is the stress-free way to take care of your taxes.
TAX INVESTIGATION
Being subject to a tax investigation can be stressful and time consuming. We will provide you with advice and act on your behalf to liaise with HMRC during your tax investigation. We will take the stress out and guide you through the process.
ESTATE AND INHERITANCE TAX PLANNING
Managing your personal wealth includes being prepared for the future. Make sure your family and loved ones are taken care of through our effective estate and inheritance tax planning strategies. We work with you and other relevant professionals to plan your estate.
TAX EFFICIENT INVESTMENTS
We will help you plan for tax efficient investment strategies so that you can make the most of tax saving opportunities as you build your wealth. Smart investment strategies will help you grow your wealth faster through effective tax savings and strategic planning.
EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEME ADVICE
Share options and employee share schemes can come with confusing or unintended tax consequences. As experts in tax, we can help you navigate your decisions with clear, actionable advice and strategies.
BUSINESS TAX CLIENTS
ACCOUNTS
Stay compliant and maintain professional reports that you can rely on for management decisions. We ensure your financial reports are clear, compliant, useful, and prepared in a timely manner with our professional accounting services.
BUSINESS ADVISORY
Keeping trusted experts on your team isn’t always easy. With us, you will have an experienced team of experts right at your fingertips. From initial structuring, through management, right to succession planning, we provide the tax advice your business needs to thrive.
COMPANY SECRETARIAL
We provide a full suite of company secretarial services including the named company secretary, a registered office, nominee director where required, annual corporate secretarial reporting and updates, to ensure your company is compliant and meeting obligations.
COMPANY FORMATION
Ensure your company is setup correctly with our company formation services. We’ll get the company established, including all the required company documents. We also provide a registered office, director’s service address, and complete registration for VAT and PAYE where required.
TAX PLANNING AND SERVICES
Stay ahead of your taxes with our tax planning services. We’ll assess your needs and let you know the tax consequences of your options so that you can make the most tax effective decisions for your situation. We listen to you and find solutions that fit your goals.
VAT SERVICES
We help you understand the right VAT treatment for your goods or services, assess registration requirements and complete the registration process when required. We will act as your VAT tax agent, preparing and lodging your quarterly VAT returns with HMRC.
R&D CLAIMS AND ADVICE
The rules around R&D claims can be complex. We’ll help you assess eligibility to make a claim for R&D relief or an expenditure credit and submit the appropriate claim on your behalf. Be sure you are getting the right advice about your potential claim.
SHAREHOLDER AGREEMENT
We ensure your agreements are properly prepared to cover the shareholder’s rights and obligations so that all shareholders have a clear understanding of the practical rules that impact their relationship and how the company is run.
OTHER TAX AREAS WE CAN ASSIST WITH
INTERNATIONAL TAX
NON-DOMICILE AND NON-RESIDENT SERVICES
When you live overseas you may need to lodge a UK tax return if you have UK income or stay temporarily in the UK. We will ensure you get the right advice for your situation, assessing your residency status and applicable tax concessions as we provide advice, prepare and lodge your tax return for you.
SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN THE UK
The UK may be an unfamiliar tax jurisdiction to you when you are setting up business from abroad. You will have international tax issues to consider such as company residency, UK income tax, capital gains tax, and VAT. Our dedicated international tax team will walk you through every step of the process, giving you clear, actionable advice.
EXPANDING A BUSINESS ABROAD
When you expand your UK business overseas, you will be required to contend with both local UK taxes and foreign taxes. As international tax experts, we can take care of your local tax obligations and provide tax effective advice for the set up and management of operating offshore. Where required, we can introduce you to our network partners in the market you are expanding to.
PROPERTY TAX
PROPERTY ACCOUNTING SERVICES
As your property accounting team, we address property specific accounting issues, manage the finance function of your investment, assist with business plans, capital gains tax planning, and provide financial assessments.
NON-RESIDENT LANDLORD TAX RETURNS
Regardless of where you live in the world, if you own a property in the UK, you will be subject to UK taxes on that property. As international property experts we provide essential tax advice for managing your property from overseas, as well as preparing essential tax returns and reports.
CAPITAL GAINS TAX ADVICE
When it comes time to sell your property, we will give you the capital gains tax advice you need to assist with timing decisions. We provide tax effective planning as part of your overall financial planning and management for the year.
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE ADVICE
Investing in property comes with its own set of risks and rewards. Being proactive about how you structure your property investment can save a lot of headaches. From asset protection to income streams, and tax efficient profit distribution strategies, the right ownership structure will set your investment strategy with an optimal foundation.