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