Tax Advisory

Companies with business growth always seek better ways to achieve tax efficiency and effectiveness. OOP Tax team is experienced in providing customized tax planning services to local and multinational companies.  We will understand the Group’s current business structure and model, and evaluate and recommend alternative measures and solutions to achieve tax optimization with business efficiency.  We will assist the client’s management team in understanding the potential tax restructuring ideas, applicable industrial practices, relevant tax rules, prevailing practices, and comments of tax authorities.  

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How can the OOP Tax team help you:

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• Analysis and implementation of tax incentives 

• Tax planning on group restructuring to achieve tax optimization

• Application of advance ruling to the Inland Revenue Department for tax certainty

• Tax planning on the financing arrangement

• Business model optimization

• Tax treaty application analysis and certificate of resident status 

• Tax due diligence

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In regard to tax inquiries and disputes, OOP provides customized services to assist companies and individuals in assessing and evaluating the cases in question, advising on the potential tax implications, and providing recommendations to mitigate potential tax risks, tax liabilities, and/or tax penalties.   We will assist in drafting replies and reviewing, and evaluating the appropriate documentary evidence in supporting the cases for any submissions to tax authorities. If necessary, OOP assists the client in liaising with case assessors of the authorities on behalf of the client for optimal solutions.

Companies expanding business to new geographical markets or new industries will encounter challenges from tax perspectives, including but not limited to:

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• Uncertainties on tax implications (direct tax and indirect tax) of other tax jurisdictions;

• Application of tax treaties;

• Application of any tax incentives;

• Designing of group structure and business model for tax optimization

• Analysis of financing arrangement for tax optimization

How can OOP Tax team help you:

We provide professional advice to assist the clients’ management team in understanding the compliance obligations of the involved tax jurisdictions and the relevant tax rules applicable to the projects, evaluate potential tax risks and possible tax investigations, and provide recommendations to mitigate tax risks and achieve tax optimization.

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Companies should consider various tax concerns before going public (Initial Public Offering, IPO). It is not only about the compliance issues but also a step in advance to plan and design to optimize the structure and relevant arrangement for tax efficiency.

OOP Tax team is experienced in IPO projects.  We can provide one-stop services to the companies, well communicate with other professionals during the IPO project to ensure smooth and effective work during your IPO journey.

Our service offerings:

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• Optimizing group structure and business operation model

• Pre-IPO health check

• Tax compliance and rectification

• Tax advice on restructuring and implementation

• Other tax planning and incentives, e.g. Share option arrangement, funding arrangement, etc.

Entering the new era of globalization, families and individuals planning for immigration or working/studying abroad may encounter various uncertainties regarding coming tax obligations in other jurisdictions and the potential tax arrangement on asset portfolios.  

OOP Tax team is experienced in providing customized advice at individual and corporate levels, providing a one-stop solution for your case.  

Our service offerings:

• Customized consultation of each case

• Understand the tax obligations of the relevant countries, including tax risks of the individual and the family

• Evaluate and provide alternative measures and recommendations from a tax perspective regarding asset management

• Advice on the corporate tax-related issues that may arise with the immigration of key individual

• Tax planning for offshore trusts set up

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With our deep understanding of tax regulations and extensive experience in the field, we are well-equipped to handle tax compliance matters in Hong Kong and other countries. Our team of skilled professionals stays up-to-date with the ever-changing tax laws and ensures that our clients meet their tax obligations in these jurisdictions. Whether you are an individual or a business entity, our Tax Compliance services cover a wide range of areas, including tax return preparation, filing, and ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations. 

OOP strives to provide accurate and timely tax compliance solutions, helping our clients navigate the complexities of tax laws while optimizing their tax positions.

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