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      In an era of rapid technological advancement and increasing regulatory complexity, tax leaders are challenged with modernizing their tax functions while maintaining compliance and efficiency.  

      For many, this includes taking a closer look at how they manage their compliance obligations on both a local and a worldwide basis. Managing tax and statutory compliance in today’s highly complex economic and regulatory environment is no easy task. Rapid globalization, new developments in tax laws, changes in accounting standards and increased demands from tax authorities are all increasing the burden on tax and finance departments.

      KPMG Tax Reimagined professionals can help organizations transform their tax functions through a holistic approach that integrates people and process optimization, technology implementation, and strategic advisory aspects.
       

      Sergio Avalos

      Head of Tax Technology and Transformation

      KPMG Switzerland

      Understanding and overcoming current challenges

      Global process standardization

      Many companies operate with disconnected systems and inconsistent processes across regions. This fragmentation  can lead to duplication of effort, limits efficiency, and makes it difficult to get a clear view of compliance and risk. Ensuring robust, consistent processes and visibility across all global entities can unlock efficiencies and opportunities for value creation across the organization.

      Cost and resource pressures

      Tax and legal departments are being asked to reduce costs while managing growing demands. Headcount reductions, budget constraints, and increased reporting obligations make it difficult to keep up without compromising quality.  At the same time, a multitude of new and evolving technologies promise to help, but how do you know which ones are right for your business?

      Complex and evolving global regulations 

      Navigating a constantly shifting global regulatory landscape is one of the biggest challenges for tax and legal teams. Rules and requirements vary significantly across jurisdictions, and they’re changing faster than ever. From eInvoicing requirements and real-time reporting to BEPS Pillar 2 obligations, staying compliant is a moving target.


      Governance and risk exposure

      Many organizations struggle with fragmented compliance processes and unclear ownership across countries and entities.  Implementing an appropriate governance and control framework can reduce the risk of errors, missed deadlines, and tax audits. 

      Expansion into new markets

      Entering new countries or launching new business models often brings unfamiliar compliance obligations. Without in-depth local knowledge, it’s easy to miss key steps, such as registrations, filings, or structuring decisions.


      Why KPMG services?

      • Integrated transformation & managed services

        Our solution architects bring tax expertise, a deep understanding of technology and innovative operating model designs to help you create a target operating model that blends managed services and technology, helping your tax and finance functions operate more seamlessly and efficiently.

      • Technology-driven efficiency & control

        Whether the solution starts with managed services for compliance or a wider transformation, at the core is KPMG Digital Gateway – a single platform that delivers advanced data management, tax analytics and real-time visibility and governance across your tax operations.


      • Tailored, collaborative approach

        Through bespoke Tax Reimagined workshops, KPMG will work closely with you to co-create a solution that fits your organization’s needs, transforming ideas into action with clarity and speed.

      • Fast diagnostics & actionable insights

        Using rapid diagnostics and benchmarking, KPMG quickly identifies opportunities and builds a tangible business case, accelerating your path to transformation.


      • Strategic tax expertise with a digital edge

        KPMG understands the pressure to do more with less. Our Tax Reimagined approach helps reduce cost, manage risk, and increase quality, delivering strategic value through tech-enabled tax transformation.

      • Proven methodologies for long-term Impact

        By leveraging KPMG’s Lean Six Sigma for Tax, KPMG helps you standardize and optimize processes, reduce risk, and ensure sustained performance improvements.


      Navigating success: our proven approach

      • Target Operating Model Design

        Our solution architects collaborate with you to bring tax expertise, a deep understanding of technology and innovative operating model designs to help you reimagine your tax function. KPMG professionals can work with you, listening to your pain points and goals, to create a solution that works for you today and into the future.

         

        This journey often starts with a discovery workshop where KPMG solution architects can work with you to better understand your current state, conduct rapid diagnostics, benchmark your data, share our observations and next steps as we help you reimagine your target operating model of tomorrow.
         

      • Global Compliance Management Services

        Tax teams are constantly challenged to do more with less. With resources under pressure, sourcing can be a key success factor. Working with the right external partners for the right tasks can help you reduce your global tax compliance costs, improve transparency and reduce risks.

         

        We help you get the most from your sourcing model with global compliance management services across:
         

        • Direct taxes (corporate income tax, and withholding taxes)

        • Indirect taxes (VAT, GST, sales taxes)

        • Transfer pricing 

        • Tax reporting

        • Statutory financial statements

        • Bookkeeping

        • Payroll 

        • Company secretarial services
           


      Tax consulting with AI

      • Experience the future of tax with KPMG’s AI-driven solutions

        Tax functions across global organizations are under increasing pressure to do more with less – while maintaining compliance, mitigating risk and delivering strategic insights.


      Partnering for success: submit your interests & open questions

      If you have questions about our services, we would be happy to hear from you and help you find out how we can support you.

      Meet our expert

      Sergio Avalos

      Head of Tax Technology and Transformation

      KPMG Switzerland