Indirect Tax - Ernst & Young - Iceland

Indirect taxes, ranging from VAT and customs duties to environmental levies, affect the supply chain and the financial system. They pose unique challenges to multi-national tax functions, since they must be managed accurately and in real time. These often invisible taxes can have significant impacts — on cash flow, absolute costs and risk exposures.

Thanks to our network of dedicated indirect tax professionals, who share knowledge and ideas, we can provide a seamless, consistent service throughout the world and deal effectively with cross-border issues. These include advising on the VAT treatment of new and complex transactions andsupplies and helping resolve classification or other disputes and issues with the authorities.

We provide assistance in identifying risk areas and sustainable planning opportunities for indirect taxes throughout the tax life cycle. We provide you with effective processes to help improve your day-to-day reporting for indirect tax, reducing attribution errors, reducing costs and ensuring indirect taxesare handled correctly.

We can support full or partial VAT compliance outsourcing, identify the right partial exemption method and review accounting systems. Our customs and international trade team help you manage customs declarations, audit and review product classifications and evaluate import/export documentation. Our globally integrated teams give you the perspective and support you need to manage indirect taxes effectively. It’s how Ernst &Young makes a difference.