Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Finland
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About
Provided by Borenius
Borenius is a leading provider of tax services in Finland. Our tax experts advise on both domestic and international taxation covering issues from corporate taxation to individual taxation and from indirect taxation to direct taxation. Our client base includes corporate entities, such as private equity funds, institutional investors, banks, and multinational and family-owned companies, as well as associations, authorities, and private individuals.
We have a strong market position in tax litigation, including transfer pricing and other tax controversies. We regularly advise our clients on tax structuring in public and private M&A deals, and in real estate transactions. We also have a dedicated indirect tax team covering VAT, customs and other indirect tax matters.
As the sole Finnish member of Taxand, the worldwide organisation of tax advisory firms, we can meet our clients’ needs on a global scale.
We act as an independent and neutral external advisor. We are known for our innovativeness in providing an optimal solution for each situation. Our services also receive international recognition on a continuous basis.
Chambers Review
Borenius' market-leading tax practice covers all areas of domestic and international taxation. In addition to advising on the structuring of M&A transactions, the team is also experienced in tax disputes and tax audits, assisting with withholding tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax issues. The department is also able to offer strong real estate tax expertise, working with the law firm's respected real estate practice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Borenius' ability to interpret complex and many-sided topics is very strong. The team's legal expertise combined with its industry knowledge is a strength."
"The team always provides excellent service in a timely manner."
"Borenius' ability to interpret complex and many-sided topics is very strong. The team's legal expertise combined with its industry knowledge is a strength."
"The team always provides excellent service in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Einari Karhu assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate and capital markets transactions, as well as with the tax treatment of investment funds. He advises clients on withholding tax and transfer pricing issues.
"Einari Karhu not only has brilliant and sophisticated ideas but also the ability to execute them."
Heikki Wahlroos frequently acts for clients on the tax aspects of M&A transactions, often representing private equity firms or clients from the banking industry.
"Heikki Wahlroos provides excellent tax advice, and is very approachable and easy to work with."