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      Indirect taxes do not need to be complicated

      We help our clients with all VAT-related matters, always tailoring our advice to their individual needs.

       Our services are fit for companies in all sizes as well as for government sector, associations, and foundations, whether they operate in international or domestic trade or in taxable or non-taxable industries.

      Our advice always stems from a deep understanding of the client’s business and challenges. Our motivation lies in helping clients meet their VAT obligations in a controlled, economically practical, and legally sustainable way. We serve as a bridge that aligns the demands of VAT regulations with the needs of your business operations.

      Our typical advisory services support clients in their day-to-day business activities. Additionally, we assist with VAT audits, advance ruling applications, appeal processes, business structuring, and VAT cash flow planning.

      Lassi Ahopelto
      Lassi Ahopelto

      Head of Indirect Tax

      KPMG in Finland

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      VAT services

      We typically assist our clients for example with the following

      • Assessing and enhancing the tax efficiency of business models
      • Supporting restructurings and business transitions
      • VAT analysis and management of international projects
      • Clarifying Finnish VAT registration liability and taking care of registration formalities
      • Resolving VAT and customs issues related to cross-border flow of goods
      • Reviewing and improving VAT processes and tax controls
      • Providing VAT and tax technology support for ERP and other system implementations
      • Conducting data analyses to identify tax risks and achieve savings
      • Determining the correct tax treatment of individual business transactions
      • Managing foreign VAT registrations and obligations
      • Assisting with VAT audits and other requests from the Tax administration
      • Supporting with VAT appeals and litigation processes
      • Preparing advance rulings and other applications
      • Providing training on indirect taxes
      • VAT and other indirect tax compliance services

      Other indirect tax services

      In international trade of goods, understanding of customs regulations and procedures is crucial. Our customs advisory services help businesses leverage opportunities within customs legislation and manage customs risks.

      Our services include inter alia

      • Import and export procedures
      • Accuracy checks of customs processes
      • Determining customs values
      • Classifying goods in customs tariffs
      • Applying special customs procedures
      • Supporting with applications and appeals related to customs processes
      • Conducting data analysis and modelling for customs and goods flows
      • Advising on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) compliance
      • Trade and compliance advisory services
      • Providing training related to customs processes

      Excise taxation includes energy taxes and other excise duties. Energy taxation involves duties on various fuels and electricity, while other excise-taxed products include for example alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and soft drinks.

      Our excise tax services cover inter alia

      • Licencing-related issues
      • Opportunities for tax refunds
      • Supporting with appeals and litigation processes

      We also advise on motor vehicle and insurance premium taxation issues, as well as to provide IPT registration and compliance services.

      Experienced professionals at your service

      We are proud that our indirect tax team is one of the most experienced and respected in Finland. Our success is always based on the success of our clients. We aim to establish genuinely sustainable client relationships that are built on mutual trust.

      Our clients frequently give us kudos for developing innovative solutions by combining solid tax law expertise with technological capabilities and deep industry knowledge.

      Our team serves clients across Finland, with local offices in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Oulu, Tampere, Turku, and Vaasa. Additionally, all our clients benefit from KPMG’s global network of experts spanning over 140 countries. There has not yet been a single country whose indirect tax challenges we have not been able to solve.

      Get in touch – let’s find the right solution together!

      Lassi Ahopelto
      Lassi Ahopelto

      Head of Indirect Tax

      KPMG in Finland

      Marko Ojala
      Marko Ojala

      Indirect Tax

      KPMG in Finland

      Matti Alpua
      Matti Alpua

      Customs & Excise

      KPMG in Finland

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