Tax Advisory

Managing Risks and Enhancing Financial Efficiency

When You May Need Support

Even a strong in-house accounting function focused on day-to-day operations may not fully identify tax risks or optimization opportunities. We support companies in building a sustainable tax position, mitigating exposure to tax authority challenges, and making informed management decisions — before risks materialize. Bellerage assists businesses in situations where the cost of tax error is particularly high: during audits, restructurings, transactions, cross-border operations, or business model changes. Our clients prioritize proactive risk management rather than reactive remediation.

You may benefit from our support if you recognize yourself in any of the following situations:

You are under scrutiny from tax authorities

Your company is preparing for a desk or field audit, receiving formal requests, or already facing claims. We help assess the tax authority’s position, identify vulnerabilities, and build a well-substantiated defense strategy.

Your business involves complex or non-standard transactions

Intra-group transactions, related-party dealings, intangible assets, and cross-border operations require substantiation of business purpose and beneficial ownership of income.
These cases demand robust tax analysis and proper documentation.

Your business structure or operating model is evolving

Growth, functional realignment, new business lines, or entity creation require revisiting the tax model and reassessing associated risks.

You are planning transactions or corporate transformations

M&A, restructuring, asset disposals, or full business exits require a thorough tax risk and impact assessment. A comprehensive transaction analysis — including tax implications — helps avoid costly errors and adverse outcomes.

You aim to optimize your tax burden lawfully

A structured review of available incentives, tax regimes, accounting approaches, and case law can uncover hidden opportunities and improve financial performance while remaining fully compliant.

You lack transparency in your tax position

Unclear tax calculations or concerns about accounting quality often stem from methodological gaps, incorrect transaction treatment, or insufficient controls.
In such cases, an independent tax diagnostic is essential.


How We Can Help

We go beyond answering isolated questions — we enable better decision-making

Tax Planning & Risk Management
  • Assessment of current tax model effectiveness
  • Design and optimization of operating and business structures
  • Tax structuring of transactions and projects
  • Analysis of tax implications of management decisions
  • Periodic tax health checks (“Tax Reviewer” service)
Reporting & Mandatory Disclosures
  • Controlled transaction notifications
  • Transfer pricing documentation
  • Controlled foreign company (CFC) reporting
  • Notifications on participation in international groups
  • Ongoing review of tax returns, accounting, and calculations
Advisory on Complex Tax Matters
  • Tax and currency regulation
  • Cross-border transaction taxation
  • Taxation of foreign entities with local-source income
  • Application of double tax treaties
  • International structuring of business and personal assets
Tax Audits & Dispute Support
  • Support during tax inspections
  • Preparation of responses to tax authority requests
  • Analysis of tax authority findings and development of defense position
  • Support in negotiations with tax authorities

Bellerage Expertise

TOP 3
in RAEX ranking among Russian providers of accounting outsourcing services
ISO 9001
certified for international quality management standards
official franchisee, leader in implementing electronic HR document management based on 1C

Case Studies

Client
Construction materials manufacturer
Request
Tax authority challenged due diligence in supplier selection, identifying a VAT gap and requiring adjustments to VAT and corporate income tax returns.
Result
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of transaction documentation and facts
  • Delivered response strategy and supporting documents within one day
  • Developed communication and negotiation strategy

Tax authority accepted the client’s position, no further claims were raised Show allHide
Client
Restaurant chain
Request
International expansion required assessment of financial, tax, and structural implications for investors.
Result
  • Evaluated entry models across multiple jurisdictions
  • Prepared market entry studies (UAE, Israel, Switzerland, Portugal, Thailand, US, etc.)
  • Identified local legal and finance outsourcing providers

Client received a clear, scalable international expansion model with predictable financial and tax metrics Show allHide
Client
Specialized real estate developer
Request
Buyer required tax due diligence in an M&A transaction.
Result
  • Reviewed tax and accounting systems
  • Analyzed primary documentation and tax reporting
  • Conducted stakeholder interviews
  • Delivered risk assessment report and mitigation roadmap
Full transparency of tax risks and actionable post-acquisition strategy Show allHide
Client
Individual shareholder of a foreign company
Request
Failure to submit CFC notifications and reporting; tax authority issued a request.
Result
  • Filed required disclosures for the past three years
  • Identified mitigating factors to reduce penalties
  • Prepared supporting documentation and formal explanation
  • Managed communication with tax authorities
Penalty exposure reduced by more than 8x Show allHide
Client
Holding company and retail subsidiaries
Request
Post-restructuring, key assets (IP and management) were centralized; required validation of substance and tax risks.
Result
  • Conducted interviews to document actual functions
  • Designed intra-group service and pricing model
  • Developed documentation templates
  • Structured IP and royalty framework
  • Benchmarked market royalty rates

Implemented a robust intra-group model with clear documentation standards Show allHide

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