Press Room

Andersen Tax welcomes Benjamin Supowit as a Managing Director in the Washington, D.C. office as part of the Private Client Services Practice group. Ben has over 13 years of experience in tax compliance, planning engagements for high net worth clients, and planning in the areas of finance, investment, retirement, equity compensation, income tax and estate tax.

For the first time in Egypt, electronic signatures have become an integral part of legal and official procedures in the public sector. The Ministry for Investment and International Cooperation has announced that The General Authority for Investments and Free Zones (GAFI) has made it possible to sign the paperwork setting up a company through electronic signature. 

Today, Andersen Global expanded its reach in the United Kingdom with the addition of Claritas Tax Limited, a tax advisory and compliance services firm based in Birmingham, the second largest city in the country. Claritas is the fourth firm collaborating with Andersen Global in the UK.

Andersen Tax & Legal in Germany welcomes Zvi Tirosh, a real estate lawyer, as a Partner in its Frankfurt office. The addition of Zvi strengthens the firm’s real estate law practice group, which is headed by Partner Philipp Zschaler in the Berlin office. The real estate practice is now compromised of 14 advisors throughout the multiple office locations in Germany.

KSP Legal & Tax Advice (T.Srokosz i Wspólnicy Sp.k.), a leading law firm based in Katowice, Poland, has entered into a collaboration agreement with Andersen Global, an international association of tax and legal firms. Andersen Global’s expanded presence in Poland furthers its ability to provide seamless service throughout Europe through its member firms and collaborating firms.

The prestigious American publication Best Lawyers has selected 27 Andersen Tax & Legal professionals as the most outstanding in Spain with a total of 44 distinctions in the ranking it prepares annually. The publication also recognizes one individual from Andersen Tax & Legal in Germany and five professionals from Andersen Tax & Legal in Portugal.

Andersen Global announced today the expansion of its Global Board of Directors with two new board members: Seyi Bickersteth, Partner at Andersen Tax in Nigeria, and Lena Hamdi, Partner at Andersen Tax & Legal in Egypt.

Today, Andersen Global announced a collaboration agreement with Mondon Conseil International, a notable Western African tax consulting, legal, accounting and financial advisory services firm based in Ivory Coast.

Andersen Tax & Legal in Egypt, a member firm of Andersen Global, an international association of member firms, has signed a cooperation protocol with the British University in Egypt (BUE) at a ceremony hosted at the university's headquarters, located in Sherouk City. 

Cyprus Central Bank (CBC) issued a circular on November 2, 2018 on shell companies that will help eliminate suspicious transactions and further strengthen banks’ anti-money laundering (AML) practices.

Andersen Global announced today it signed a Collaboration Agreement with Goldemberg Saladino Hermida Rolando & Asociados, in Buenos Aires. This is the second Andersen Global collaborating firm in the commerce hub of Buenos Aires, and the 20th location in nine different Latin American countries.

Andersen Global welcomes Murat Demir, a new Partner in Bursa at Andersen Tax in Turkey, a member firm of Andersen Global. Murat has over 14 years of experience in providing tax advisory and compliance services to many local and international companies. 

Andersen Global furthers its expansion into the Middle East with news that the leading independent tax consulting firm in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has become a collaborating firm of Andersen Global.

Andersen Tax & Legal in Spain reinforces its labor law practice in its Barcelona office with the addition of Pablo Santos, who will be responsible for the practice in Barcelona.

The Egyptian Ministry of Finance has issued a new decree 547 dated October 21, 2018, that includes the newly updated transfer pricing guidelines which replace the old guidelines issued in 2010.

Andersen Tax welcomes the addition of Curtis Best as a Managing Director in the New York office. He will join the firm’s Commercial Practice group, with a particular focus in international services. Curtis has over 26 years of experience in areas including international tax structuring and minimization, mergers and acquisitions, and intellectual property and software planning.

The UK's Chancellor 'Fiscal Phil' Hammond delivered his third budget speech on October 29, 2018 promising that, "the era of austerity is finally coming to an end." The Chancellor produced a safe budget that would not disappoint many taxpayers.

Simon Davari, a Partner at Andersen Tax in Canada, a member firm of Andersen Global, has written an article for ACCLR Business Services. In his article titled SMEs: 4 Things to Know About Taxes Before Starting a Project Abroad, Simon discusses key information on expanding a business internationally including tax considerations and important tax elements to know.

Andersen Global welcomes Ali Özdin, a new Partner at Andersen Tax in Turkey, a member firm of Andersen Global. Ali joins the Izmir office with over 20 years of experience in tax, finance, accounting, tax financial structuring and M&A.

The Law No. 2016-1691 of December 9th, 2016, also known as Loi Sapin 2, relates to the transparency, fight against corruption and modernization of economic life. Following the adoption of this system, the CNIL updated the AU-004 again by a decision on June 22, 2017 to take note of this law, which aims to regulate the management of these data and treatments.

The Suez Canal Corridor Area Project, also known as The Great Egyptian Dream is a project launched in 2014 by President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. The project aims to expand and strengthen the Suez Canal region, and use it as a source of income and an attraction for investment. 

Andersen Tax is pleased to announce a new location and welcome two new Managing Directors to its Metro D.C. practice. Effective on October 16th, Dalbert Ginsberg and Scott Boyd join Andersen Tax from Ginsberg Boyd CPAs pllc, specializing in servicing the needs of closely-held and emerging businesses.

The Egyptian parliament has recently approved a new law covering health insurance. The law is an update from a more populist system which had been in place since the 1960s.

TEI's 73rd Annual Conference, titled Implementing U.S. Tax Reform: Seizing Opportunities, Mitigating Risks, is being held October 29-31, 2018 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel in San Diego, CA. Andersen Global Managing Directors/Partners Juan Federico Fischer, Chuck Chubb and Daniel Kai Fischer, will participate and present at the conference on three separate topics.

The French government presented the Draft Finance Bill for 2019 on September 24, 2018. The draft contains important corporate income tax measures on issues including reform of the rules on the deductibility of financial charges, modification of the tax consolidation regime in order to ensure its compliance with EU law, and others. 

In 2018, under the framework of AEOI (Automatic Exchange of Information), the Swiss FTA was required to exchange data with the European Union (EU) states as well as a further nine states and territories. 

Act No. 2018-771, the Professional Future Act of September 5, 2018 (hereinafter referred to as the Act), require listed SA and SCA companies to include how parity between women and men is sought in their corporate governance report information. This report also presents the results on gender diversity in the 10% of high responsibility positions.

On October 2, 2018, at the ECOFIN meeting the European Union (EU) ministers of finance agreed on the implementation of a number of quick fixes to the current EU VAT system per January 1, 2020. These quick fixes were introduced on October 4, 2017 in a proposal of the European Commission towards a definitive VAT system for intra-EU trade of goods.

Andersen Tax & Legal, the Italian member firm of Andersen Global, yesterday held a prominent policy event featuring Romano Prodi, the former president of the European Commission. The assemblage focused on globalization in the political environment and was held during the 2018 IBA Annual Conference, currently underway this week in Rome, Italy.

The law, commonly known as the Uber and Careem Law, consists of 19 articles, as well as four preambles. The preambles make it clear that the law aims to allow such services by regulating them in a way that does not harm service providers and protects consumers.

Andersen Global welcomes Anıl Ecevit, a tax expert with 17 years of experience in tax, accounting, finance, M&A and structuring areas. He will be joining Andersen Tax in Turkey, a member firm of Andersen Global.

Due to international obligations, Egypt is due to remove all customs on EU-imported vehicles. Sticker prices of cars imported from the EU are due to drop by 10-15%, given that the USD exchange rate for customs remains stable at its current level. 

The Federal Council met on September 5, 2018 to discuss improving the attractiveness of Switzerland as an investment fund location. In order to facilitate the market launch of new provisions, instructions have been issued to the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) to put forward a proposal, which details corresponding legislative revision by mid-2019.

Andersen Global announces an added presence in Africa with Tadesse Kiros Law Office, one of the largest law offices in Ethiopia. 

Nangia Advisors LLP, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, is a sponsor of the Taxsutra Conclave 2018, a conference hosted by the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD). The conference takes place October 11-13 in Gurgaon, India. Rakesh Nangia, the founder and Managing Partner of Nangia Advisors LLP, will also act as a session moderator during the three day conference. 

The Luxembourg Government presented a draft law in order to implement the Anti Tax Avoidance Directive (ATAD - EU Directive 2016/1164) which shall be effective on January 1, 2019. The draft law suggests a post-BEPS tax environment while maintaining an interesting and flexible hub for international tax structures. 

The Federal Council met on September 5, 2018 and observed the results of the consultation procedure on an administrative assistance agreement in the customs area with the U.S. The current draft agreement was reviewed by the Federal Council, which in its present form, is rejected or at least viewed critically by most business associations and seven cantons.

On September 18, 2018, President Abdel Fatah el Sisi ratified the new Consumer Protection Law, which had been approved by parliament in April of this year. 

International guides Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 have ranked Tufiño & Villegas, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, as a top law firm in Bolivia. Tufiño & Villegas is located in Bolivia with office locations in La Paz, Santa Cruz and Cochabamba. 

Andersen Global continues its growth in Latin America with news that one of the premier tax law firms in Bolivia, Estudio Jurídico Tufiño Villegas & Asoc., has become a collaborating firm of Andersen Global. 

The process of renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) began on August 16, 2017 with an expectation to be concluded in seven rounds by the beginning of 2018. After a year of talks between the three countries involved (U.S., Mexico, and Canada), on August 27th, an agreement between U.S. and Mexico was finally reached (known as the U.S. - Mexico Trade Agreement).​

Andersen Global announces further growth in South America with the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with BKM Berkemeyer, one of the oldest and largest law firms in Paraguay.

Andersen Global named the members of the European Regional Board of Directors. This regional board will advise the global organization on issues critical to the continent to ensure that the group is working in a seamless way across the different countries of the region, practice areas, industries and also on the management of common protocols.

Mark Davies, Partner and Founder of Mark Davies & Associates Ltd, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, has been highlighted by Spear's Wealth Management Magazine as one of the top 10 private client accountants in the United Kingdom. Spear’s is a wealth management and luxury lifestyle media brand that has established itself as one of Europe's leading media authorities.

Zalloum & Laswi, a prominent law firm with a presence in Amman, Jordan, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Andersen Global, an international association of tax and law firms. 

Andersen Global is proud to announce that a Partner from Andersen Tax & Legal in Portugal, a member firm of Andersen Global, and a Partner from A2Z Tax & Legal, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, have been named top tax leaders in their regions by the International Tax Review (ITR). ITR provides tax professionals with up-to-date news and analysis service in regards to cross-border tax issues. 

A new law has been issued to provide a reduction on the interest applicable for late payments, on the condition that the full original tax due, or was eligible for payment before the issuance of this law, is settled in full.

Andersen Global strengthens its expansion into Eastern Europe with news that the leading and largest independent firm, OrienTax, in Hungary has become a collaborating firm of the international organization.

From July 1, 2018, low value goods costing AUD 1,000 or less supplied to Australian consumers by retailers located in the UK and all other overseas jurisdictions will be subject to Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST). This change is designed to restore a level playing field for Australian retailers and represents a significant overhaul of the current situation for non-resident businesses.

As a reaction to the recent Court of Justice of the European Union judgments limiting significantly the scope of the VAT exemption for supplies of services to the members of an independent group of persons, Luxembourg has introduced a VAT group scheme by amending law of August 6, 2018 into its VAT legislation. The VAT group regime entered into force on July 31, 2018.

In an attempt to address the global issue of money laundering, bribery and corruption, insider dealings, tax fraud, terrorist financing and other illegal activities, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), based on the recommendation of the Financial Action Task Force, an intergovernmental organization, has notified the provisions of Disclosure of Significant Beneficial Ownership of Companies.

Andersen Global continues its expansion in Africa through a Collaboration Agreement with Oliveira & Associados, a law firm based in Angola, founded by Formosa Oliveira in 2016.

Andersen Global continues expansion in Africa with Isalcio Mahanjane e Associados, a law firm headquartered in Maputo, Mozambique. 

In recent times, cryptocurrency has garnered much global attention. While it offers massive wealth creation opportunities, it also provides taxpayers with a platform for new tax planning opportunities. Since its introduction in 2009, it has become widely used across various jurisdictions.

Andersen Global expanded its presence in Europe this week through a collaboration with LANSKY, GANZGER + partner (LGP), one of the largest independent law firms in Central Europe. 

Andersen Tax & Legal in Germany provides an update and useful information about recent developments and trends regarding tax and legal issues affecting foreign companies investing and operating in Germany.

Time Magazine through their subsidiary Reo Communications, interviewed Office Managing Director Olaleye Adebiyi of Andersen Tax in Nigeria.

Andersen Global welcomes Paul Weinberg and Yaron Zilberstein as lawyers in Tel Aviv, who will be providing legal services in Israel as collaborating firm, Beneli, Weinberg & Co. 

Fischer & Schickendantz, led by Juan Federico Fischer, and Solution Alliance SRL, led by Juan Ignacio Troccoli, have rebranded this week as Andersen Tax & Legal, a member firm of Andersen Global. 

Andersen Global solidifies its growing presence in Latin America with news that the Andersen name will debut in Ecuador, today unveiling Andersen Global collaborating firms Profile Cia, Ltda. and FIDESBURó Cia, Ltda. adopting the name Andersen Tax & Legal and transitioning to become a member firm of the international organization.

Andersen Global member firm and collaborating firm Partners have been featured in the latest Who's Who Legal guide, Who’s Who Legal: Corporate Tax 2018.

Alem & Associates, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, was top-ranked by the Media Law International Guide as one of the best media law firms in Lebanon. This is the third consecutive year they have received this award. 

Andersen Tax & Legal is complementing the services offered in its Berlin office in the areas of employment, commercial/litigation and construction law. 

Andersen Tax & Legal in Portugal welcomes Pedro Pais Vasconcelos and Pedro Leitão Pais Vasconcelos as Partners in the Corporate and M&A, Economy and Financial and Real Estate areas.

Andersen Global announces an added presence in London with a third location in the United Kingdom with Milestone International Tax Partners LLP, a tax firm specializing in international tax.

Andersen Global continues its growth and robust presence within the Latin American region with the addition of Lotti e Araujo, a law firm with offices in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.

Andersen Global announces an added presence in Europe with B.A. Tax Accountants, a tax firm based in Luxembourg City. 

Andersen Tax & Legal welcomes Luis Cortezo as a Partner in the Litigation, Insolvency and Arbitration department of the Madrid office, thus reinforcing the capacities in the area headed by Íñigo Rodríguez-Sastre, which is one of the firm's most important areas of expertise.

Four years after becoming a member firm of Andersen Global, Paris-based STCPartners has officially adopted the Andersen trademark in France debuting as Andersen Tax & Legal. 

Vaish Associates, a leading legal firm with a presence in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, has entered into a Collaboration with Andersen Global, a global association of tax and law firms. 

Andersen Global is proud to announce its presence in India with the addition of Nangia Advisors LLP, a tax practice firm with locations in New Delhi, Mumbai, Noida, Gurgaon and Dehradun.

Solutions Bridge, an Accounting and Corporate Secretarial Service’s firm in Kuwait City, has signed a Collaboration Agreement with Andersen Global.

Andersen Tax & Legal in Egypt welcomes three new Partners to the firm, Hazem Shawki, Ahmed Hammouda, and Ahmed Ali.

Andersen Global continues its expansion in Canada as the Partners and professionals at W.L. Dueck & Co. LLP join the existing Andersen Tax team in Canada. 

UNITYFOUR, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, has been recommended as a leading transfer pricing firm in Greece for 2018. The firm is recommended as a leading transfer pricing firm for three consecutive years by the World Transfer Pricing Guide 2018.

Andersen Global is proud to announce a new presence in Mexico through the expansion of Andersen Tax & Legal in Monterrey, an industrial and multi-sectorial city. Monterrey is located in the northeast of the country and is well-known as the industrial capital of Mexico.

Andersen Tax & Legal has opened an office in Seville on May 1st, continuing its expansion in Spain. 

Michael Thierhoff, Office Managing Partner of Andersen Tax & Legal in Frankfurt, was named as one of the world's leading practitioners in the field of German restructuring and insolvency by Who's Who Legal. 

Andersen Tax & Legal strengthens its Privacy, IT & Digital Business area in the Barcelona office with the incorporation of Belén Arribas Sánchez as a Managing Partner.

The international guide The Legal 500 has highlighted Andersen Tax & Legal in Spain and Portugal as recommended firms in six different areas.

Jaime Olleros, a Partner at Andersen Tax & Legal in Spain, a member firm of Andersen Global, was interviewed by Madrid newspaper Expansión. In this article, Jaime discusses an ambitious media and growth plan for the firm.

Andersen Global expands its presence in Portugal through a Collaboration Agreement with CNA - Curado, Nogueira & Associados (CNA), a law firm located in Porto. The addition of CNA as a collaborating firm of Andersen Global is part of the firm’s growth strategy in Europe.

Andersen Global announces its presence in Argentina with Modo, a leading tax & legal firm in Buenos Aires. The establishment of a Collaboration Agreement with Modo continues Andersen Global’s expansion within Latin America.

UNITYFOUR contributed, for the third consecutive year, to the edition of Doing Business report, issued by the World Bank Group.

The Spanish Supreme's Court Resolution marks a turning point in cross-border inheritance and donations in Spain.

Andersen Global heralds further growth in the United Kingdom (UK) with the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with Mark Davies & Associates, a London-based award winning tax practice focused on advising international clients on cross-border matters. 

Andersen Global is proud to announce the debut of the Andersen name in Kenya as Nexus Business Advisory Limited, a tax and business advisory firm based in Nairobi, becomes a full member firm of Andersen Global. 

Fischer & Schickendantz, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, was mentioned by Uruguayan weekly newspaper Búsqueda. The article discusses the firm’s integration into Andersen Global and highlights Juan Federico Fischer, one of the founders of the firm.

Ligomarc, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, has been recognized by Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). URSB held its 2nd Strategic Development Plan on March 22nd, 2018.  

Andersen Tax & Legal in Spain will move its Madrid office in September to one of the more prominent boulevards in the city, with the aim of continuing the firm's growth plan and offering better service, in line with the firm's commitment to its professionals and clients.

Ligomarc Advocates, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, was recently highlighted in an article by The Independent. The article focuses on general information about the firm, which is based in Uganda, and recent tax changes in the country. 

Andersen Global continues its expansion in Germany as a new office in Berlin opens, joining the existing Andersen Tax & Legal team in Germany, effective March 1, 2018. The Berlin office will be the sixth location of Andersen Tax & Legal in Germany and includes more than 60 professionals in the offices of Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Cologne, Leipzig, and Merzig.

Andersen Global is proud to announce its expansion in the United Kingdom through a Collaboration Agreement with a leading VAT firm in London, RBCVAT Limited. The firm, led by Roger Bevan, is a significant addition to increasing Andersen Global’s platform in this key market in Europe.

Alem & Associates, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, was placed in the top-rank (Band 1) in all practices considered by the Chambers & Partners Global Guide for Lebanon. 

Andersen Global is proud to announce the appointment of the Latin America Regional Board which will assist the global association in continuing its unprecedented growth on the continent by providing advice and guidance on issues critical to the organization’s success.

The World Tax 2018 directory has recommended UNITYFOUR, a collaborating firm of Andersen Global, as a recommended leading tax firm. UNITYFOUR is located in Athens, Greece. 

Andersen Global is proud to announce a presence in Warsaw, Poland by way of a Collaboration Agreement with two leading tax and legal firms, A2Z Tax & Legal, led by Marcin Matyka, and SOL Financial Services, led by Oleg Szczerbak.

Andersen Tax & Legal in Spain welcomes two new Partners, Antonio Ñudi and Carlos Peña, who both specialize in real estate and urban planning law. They will be part of the Public and Regulatory Law Department. Antonio and Carlos join Andersen Tax & Legal in Madrid through the incorporation of Urbe Asesores Jurídicos.

The legal directory Chambers & Partners has highlighted Andersen Tax & Legal as a recommended firm in the area of Dispute Resolution in the new edition of the Chambers Global 2018 guide and includes the firm in the Corporate/M&A ranking for the first time.

The Andersen name launches in Egypt this week as Maher Milad Iskander and Co., an Egyptian tax and legal firm based in Cairo, formally adopts the name Andersen Tax & Legal.