Issues
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The client was undergoing a restructuring process (merging with another company) in 2017
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Risk of overpayment to the budget due to incorrect profit calculation (in the amount of 20% of the tax base) due to changes in tax laws and VAT refund rules in 2019
Solution
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Consulting support at the companies merger stage. Keeping financial accounting records for a new legal entity
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Unicon Outsourcing’s specialists initiated the VAT refund process
due to changes in tax laws. Previously, VAT was included in income expenses, but since 2019, the amount of VAT is submitted for refund separately -
Protection of the client’s interests before tax inspectors. Visits of Unicon Outsourcing’s specialists to the tax service, preparation of responses to the inspectors’ requests, collection and provision of necessary documentation
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Advising the client’s employees on interaction with tax inspectors. Accompanying employees during interrogations at the tax service, developing recommendations during an on-site audit of the company’s activities
Results
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Tax risk elimination. Adjusted approach to profit calculation (penalty in the amount of 20% of the tax base)
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All audits resulted in positive audit reports
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Annual VAT refund for 2019–2021 in the amount of about RUB 10 mln
