Cross-Border Tax Planning

In today’s increasingly complex global business environment, corporate groups, high-net-worth families, and multinational investors face overlapping tax regimes and compliance risks. A well-structured tax strategy not only determines the overall tax burden but also directly impacts capital efficiency, profit distribution, and legal stability.IVYE GROUP provides tailored cross-border tax planning services, helping clients optimize tax structures within a compliant framework. Our solutions enhance cross-border operational efficiency, reduce financial and audit risks, and safeguard sustainable business growth.

✅ Scope of Cross-Border Tax Planning Services

  • Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) utilization strategies
  • Structuring multinational corporate holdings and capital flows
  • Tax planning for overseas income, dividends, royalties, and licensing fees
  • Transfer Pricing compliance advisory
  • Profit distribution pathways and intercompany cash flow planning
  • Tax structuring for high-net-worth individuals and families

📍 Cross-Border Tax Planning Workflow

1
Needs Assessment & Structural Review
  • Identify client type, business regions, capital flow directions, and key objectives
  • Review existing corporate structures, tax filing arrangements, and capital channels
  • Detect bottlenecks, compliance weaknesses, and risks of double taxation
2
DTA Analysis & Tax Residency Review
  • Apply Singapore’s bilateral tax treaties to develop tax optimization strategies
  • Assess corporate/individual tax residency status across jurisdictions
  • Determine applicable treaty benefits (e.g., withholding tax reductions, exemptions)
3
Multinational Structure & Capital Flow Design
  • Plan holding company setups, subsidiary distribution, and profit repatriation channels
  • Structure cross-border income flows (dividends, interest, royalties)
  • Consider offshore jurisdictions, anti-avoidance rules (e.g., BEPS, CFC regimes)
4
Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Transactions
  • Map out intercompany transaction types and establish TP policies
  • Assist in documentation, benchmarking, and filing requirements
  • Provide preventive advisory for high-risk business segments
5
High-Net-Worth Client Structuring
  • Tax impact analysis for family asset allocation across jurisdictions
  • Structuring of holding companies, trusts, and funds for tax efficiency
  • Advisory on dividends, capital gains, inheritance, and gift taxation
6
Comprehensive Solutions & Ongoing Support
  • Deliver cross-border tax planning reports with illustrated structures
  • Provide implementation roadmaps, timelines, and compliance reminders
  • Coordinate with local tax advisors or accountants to ensure smooth execution

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