International Tax Optimisation
Countries regularly evolve their tax systems which increases complexity. Over 140 countries and jurisdictions are working together to implement measures addressing Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) by multinational companies.
ABGI will help navigate this complexity, supporting companies to optimise their tax position for their R&D activities, in compliance with all rules and regulations. We help with the mapping of international funding opportunities, and the implementation of these opportunities in your clients’ organisation.
R&D Tax Incentive Advisory
Helping companies identify and claim tax relief linked to innovation:
✔ R&D tax credits and super-deductions
✔ Patent box / innovation box regimes
✔ Country-specific innovation incentives
✔ Reviewing eligibility and preparing claims
“Are we missing out on tax benefits for our innovation work?”
International Tax Structuring for R&D
Designing how and where R&D activities are carried out to maximise tax efficiency across countries:
✔ Choosing optimal jurisdictions for R&D activities
✔ Aligning legal entities, IP ownership, and cost allocation
✔ Cross-border structuring aligned with business operations
“Where should we locate our R&D to be most tax-efficient?”
BEPS & Compliance Advisory
Ensuring companies stay compliant with evolving global tax rules:
✔ BEPS 2.0 (Pillar One and Two) readiness
✔ Transfer pricing policies for R&D activities
✔ Substance requirements and documentation
✔ Risk reviews and audit defence support
“Are we compliant with global anti-avoidance rules?”
Global Incentives Mapping & Strategy
Identifying and comparing funding and tax opportunities worldwide:
✔ Mapping grants, subsidies, and tax incentives by country
✔ Benchmarking jurisdictions for innovation investment
✔ Building an international incentives strategy
“Where can we get the best support for innovation globally?”
Implementation & Operational Support
Actually putting the strategy into practice within the client’s organisation:
✔ Setting up processes to capture eligible R&D costs
✔ Coordinating across finance, tax, and technical teams
✔ Managing claims across multiple jurisdictions
✔ Ongoing monitoring as rules change
“How do we make this work in practice across our business?”
Strategic Advisory for Growth & Expansion
Supporting companies as they scale internationally:
✔ Entering new markets with optimal tax positioning
✔ Aligning tax strategy with innovation and IP strategy
✔ Scenario modelling for investment decisions
“How do we expand internationally without creating tax risk?”
