Tax services

Expert tax services, working together to provide advice tailored to your needs that drive compliance, efficiency and sustainable business solutions.

Our tax services encompass a range of solutions across all areas of taxation from comprehensive tax, pensions and financial planning advice for Irish PLCs/large multinationals and high-net-worth individuals to specialised ESG tax frameworks and financial services tax strategies. We work with clients to capitalise on key trends, such as digital transformation and global tax reforms, while navigating complex regulations and increased scrutiny. Our expertise includes foreign direct investment, specialised tax services and tax technology solutions, ensuring compliance and driving sustainable business transformation solutions in an evolving tax landscape.

Client priorities

Navigating today’s complex business landscape involves addressing critical challenges such as tax reforms, compliance and sustainability. Understanding these issues is essential for success.

Pillar Two

Pillar Two represents the most significant corporate tax reform in a generation, fundamentally changing how large businesses calculate and pay tax internationally. As Ireland’s Pillar Two rules take effect, companies face complex challenges. These include navigating new technical requirements, ensuring accurate accounting practices and meeting stringent compliance and modelling standards. Integrating advanced data and technology solutions will also be crucial to managing Pillar Two obligations effectively, and organisations will need to reevaluate their structuring strategies to align with the new regulations. Understanding and preparing for these challenges is essential for a smooth transition.

 

Connected Compliance

In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, businesses face significant challenges in maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The demand for transparency, accuracy and real-time reporting has never been higher. Organisations must navigate a labyrinth of local and international legislation and regulations while managing the risks associated with non-compliance. This requires a holistic approach that integrates tax and financial reporting processes into a seamless, connected compliance framework. By leveraging advanced technology and data analytics, businesses can streamline compliance efforts, enhance data accuracy and ensure timely reporting. This mitigates risks and aligns compliance strategies with business objectives, fostering a culture of good governance and resilience in an ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

 

Sustainability

In the current business landscape, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a critical component of corporate strategy. Companies are increasingly held accountable for their ESG practices. Navigating the complexities of sustainability requires a comprehensive approach that integrates tax strategies with broader ESG goals. From decarbonisation projects and renewable energy investments to compliance with the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the tax implications are multifaceted. Effective tax governance and transparent reporting are essential to meet regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. By aligning tax strategies with sustainability objectives, businesses can mitigate risks and uncover opportunities for growth and innovation, ensuring long-term success in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.

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PwC Private

Private business owners face numerous challenges, from strategy and growth to succession planning. Defining a clear business strategy and creating a tax-efficient structure are crucial in today’s evolving business landscape. We understand that your decisions aren’t always just about business — they’re personal. That’s why private business owners need tailored tax solutions to help manage their ownership and growth strategy at every stage in a way that works for them.

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Business transformation

Companies face multifaceted tax implications during transformations in today’s disruptive world and ever-changing regulatory landscape. Tax plays a critical role, whether it’s a supply chain overhaul, implementing new technologies, entering new markets or HR transformation. Involving the tax function early in the planning and execution stages helps manage risks, optimise tax positions and uncover savings opportunities. This enhances operational efficiency and aligns tax strategies with broader business goals, ensuring agility and competitiveness. Navigating these challenges requires deep tax knowledge, advanced technology tools and strategic expertise to meet emerging regulatory requirements and avoid duplication of systems across business units.

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Our Tax services

Domestic and International Outbound

We provide comprehensive tax, pensions and financial planning advice to Irish-headquartered PLCs, large corporations and high-net-worth individuals. Our team listens to your concerns and aligns with your commercial objectives to formulate and implement optimal tax strategies in a continuously evolving tax and regulatory landscape. From navigating international tax complexities to maximising tax incentives and strategic pension planning, we ensure compliance while enhancing outcomes. Our specialised services include international tax and tax policy, efficient wealth management, management incentivisation, corporate and property deals, tax technology solutions,tax incentives, and renewable energy and infrastructure initiatives.

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ESG Tax

Our ESG Tax team helps businesses navigate the complexities of ESG frameworks to achieve sustainable business outcomes. Tax plays a crucial role in every ESG pillar, from managing risks and leveraging incentives to ensuring compliance and enhancing transparency. Our services encompass sustainability reporting, net zero transformation, energy transition, pay equity and tax governance. We provide expertise in decarbonisation, renewable energy investments, transfer pricing and supply chain optimisation. Additionally, we assist with R&D tax credits, environmental and energy taxes and workforce policies.

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Financial Services

Our Financial Services Tax team collaborates with clients to navigate the complex tax landscape of the financial services industry. We provide tailored, sustainable solutions to manage risks and drive transformation. Our services span asset and wealth management, real estate, information reporting, aviation finance, insurance, banking, fintech and insourced solutions for tax (IST). We offer comprehensive support, from tax compliance and governance to digital transformation and ESG considerations. Our deep industry knowledge and dedication to excellence ensure our tax advice delivers exceptional value, helping you achieve your business goals efficiently and effectively.

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Foreign Direct Investment

Our Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Tax team empowers businesses to navigate the evolving international tax landscape. We support companies of all sizes with inbound investments, market access, compliance and efficient structuring. Our services include assisting with entity establishment, expansions, acquisitions and divestments. We provide expertise in IP structuring, finance restructuring and advising on holding company locations while ensuring alignment with global tax policies. Our team also offers comprehensive tax compliance, governance and entity management services. Leveraging our global network, we deliver tailored, sustainable solutions to meet your specific business needs, helping you achieve your global business objectives efficiently and effectively.

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Specialist Tax Services

Our Specialist Tax Services team offers integrated, technology-driven solutions across tax risk and controversy, transfer pricing, workforce tax, payroll solutions, VAT, and global trade and customs. We leverage deep technical knowledge and innovative thinking to provide comprehensive support tailored to your evolving tax needs. Our specialist expertise helps clients navigate complex risks, enhance compliance processes, and drive transformation in today’s dynamic business landscape. Our services include comprehensive transfer pricing consulting and compliance, managing Revenue interventions and disputes, mastering VAT complexities, streamlining cross-border trade, workforce tax management, and optimising payroll processes. Partner with us to achieve impactful solutions and maintain a competitive edge in a rapidly changing tax environment.

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Tax Technology and Transformation

Amid economic uncertainty and evolving regulations, organisations must optimise their tax functions through a sustainable, technology-driven strategy. At PwC Ireland, we leverage extensive industry expertise and the latest technology to enhance tax processes, develop customised transformation plans and unlock strategic value. Our solutions include automating tax processes with self-service data tools and harnessing GenAI to streamline operations. We prepare future tax professionals with data analysis, technology, and change management skills, and we help businesses align tax requirements with overall objectives.

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Paraic Burke

Paraic Burke

Partner, PwC Ireland (Republic of)

Tel: +353 87 679 7774

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