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Provided by TGS Baltic

Our Baltic tax practice provides tax advisory services in relation to mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and other financial transactions. We apply a multidisciplinary approach, combining the know-how of our tax, corporate, and other legal specialists and delivering integrated solutions. We advise on various tax structuring issues, e.g. from advising on how to set up a business in relevant circumstances to creating a company group structure.

During 2016 – 2017, TGS Baltic was especially demanded for:

  • tax litigation (Rīgas Dzirnavnieks, Cronimet Group, etc.),​
  • structuring and supporting of cross-border and local transactions from all tax perspectives and various jurisdictions, including cross-border and local reorganisations, other restructurings and sales and acquisitions (Mars / Royal Canin, Benu Aptieka Latvija / Tamro / PHOENIX Baltics Holding, Aldaris / Carlsberg, King Coffee Service / Innocent coffee masters / Innocent PRO, ROCKET BEAN CAFE / ROCKET BEAN ROASTERY, My Fitness, etc.),
  • carrying out tax due diligences (Cēsu gaļas kombināts for Kiprijas, Hydrotec for Veolia, etc.),
  • structuring entrance in Latvian, Estonian and Lithuanian markets from all tax and corporate law perspectives ([CONFIDENTIAL: Warbud SA], [CONFIDENTIAL: Cryogas M&T Poland S.A.], Hocem Oil Chemical GmbH, Pharm-Olam, JDC, etc.),
  • full spectrum of day to day tax advice, including related to customs (Graanul Invest group, Rīgas Dzirnavnieks, Rotho Blaas Baltic, etc.).

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Tax - Latvia
3
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What the team is known for

TGS Baltic runs a broad practice, advising on tax aspects concerning real estate and M&A transactions including due diligence as well as VAT and corporate income tax. The team also represents clients in disputes against the State Revenue Service regarding audits.

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Rūdolfs Vilsons
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Rūdolfs Vilsons
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Rūdolfs Vilsons advises clients on the tax structuring of M&A transactions, as well as contentious mandates and VAT issues.

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Rūdolfs Vilsons
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Rūdolfs Vilsons
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Clients

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Aldaris AS (Carlsberg)

Ceva Logistics Netherlands B.V.

Haascookzemmrich STUDIO 2050

Kiprijas UAB

Mars, Incorporated / Royal Canin

Rīgas Dzirnavnieks AS