International Taxation
Thorsteinssons’ tax lawyers are active in providing key strategic tax planning advice to taxpayers for both inbound and outbound foreign direct investment.
We have a very diverse client base which includes Canadian and foreign based individuals, companies, partnerships and trusts seeking to establish their presence in Canada or abroad both in terms of corporate structure and financing.
We have extensive experience advising in connection with issues involving: hostile and friendly cross-border mergers and acquisitions; cross-border public and private debt and equity offerings; the selection of tax efficient holding company locations; the development and implementation of cross-border financing and treasury operations; controlled foreign company (foreign affiliate) tax planning; income tax treaties; profit repatriation; loss utilization; managing intellectual property and intangible assets; developing tax efficient supply chains; and transfer pricing.
Thorsteinssons has long-standing relationships with highly-recognized legal advisers outside of Canada and members of our international tax group routinely meet with lawyers in other jurisdictions to ensure a continuing understanding of global issues impacting cross-border investment. Our established network of relationships ensures timely access to and co-ordination of foreign advice and ensures timely, innovative and high quality advice when dealing in multiple jurisdictions.