A multinational corporation faced the daunting task of managing tax compliance for its globally mobile workforce across 28 countries. With around 50 traditional assignees, along with short-term business travelers, commuters, permanent transfers, and C-suite executives, the company required a partner to navigate the complexities of cross-border tax obligations.
GTN UK, a Mobile Workforce Collaborative (MWC) participating firm, stepped in to coordinate a comprehensive global mobility tax program tailored to the corporation’s needs. The services provided included:
- Individual tax return preparation for Home and Host countries
- Arrival and departure briefings for assignees
- Modified payroll services and tax equalization calculations
- Payroll consulting and tax treaty applications
- Social security planning, A1/Certificates of Coverage
- Policy review for bonuses, stock plans, and international compliance
- Tracking and compliance for business travelers and executives
Key challenges:
- Aligning key stakeholders across multiple client entities and locations
- Providing proactive, timely service for rapidly changing mobility needs
- Enabling quick decision-making with short-notice tax estimates
Through MWC participating firms, GTN UK ensured seamless service delivery by:
- Accessing MWC’s global coverage of trusted, specialized mobility tax firms
- Streamlining processes via a common technology portal and data hub
- Ensuring consistent service standards across all partner firms
- Enabling a coordinated “one-firm” approach with long-standing partners
This MWC-enabled coordinated approach allowed GTN UK to provide high-quality, responsive service while simplifying global coordination – a critical factor in the corporation’s expansion into new territories worldwide.
Author: Global Tax Network Ltd
