All businesses as soon as they launch operations which are classed as business activities are concerned by local taxes and, in particular, the regional economic tax which replaced the business tax in 2010. Due to the constant increase in the rates applied by local authorities, the amount of local taxes paid by businesses may be higher than corporate income tax. In spite of the reform, this situation is likely to continue. However, some additional costs linked to the complexity of the mechanisms governing these taxes may be avoided. Given the new mechanisms relating to the regional economic tax, it is essential to control the land rental value which is used as a base for the regional economic tax, as the calculation of the added value is now a priority.  

Our Practice Areas 

• Territorial economic contribution for companies and local authorities
• Calculation of value-added
• Property and land taxes
• Tax on office, retail and warehouse premises in the Paris region
• TLPE and TASCOM
• Occupancy tax for both corporate and individual taxpayers.

Our Approach

We provide a local, personal service, whether for advice on a one-off situation, or assistance in devising legal schemes or restructuring. Our services cover three key areas:

• Tax advice: assistance in daily problems with local taxes, tax optimisation schemes, choice of location and timing of transfer transactions, tax impact of restructuring, review of exemptions and filing obligations, negotiations with the tax authorities on behalf of professional organisations or companies.
• Disputes: handling disputes throughout the pre-litigation and litigation stages, defending the client against the tax administration or representing the client in the courts and appeals courts.
• Audit: ckecking the basis for computation, the tax liability, the available allowances and rebates, and determining value-added used as a basis for the tax.

Our Clients

SMEs and major French and international groups in all business sectors, as well as local authorities and public organisations. We advise over 600 companies each year.

Our Team

We have had a dedicated local tax team for the past 25 years. The team has a strong reputation in the market for its expertise and ability to handle all local tax issues.