A leading Brazilian manufacturing company was managing around 12-15 outbound employee transfers annually from Brazil. The company had been using separate tax providers in Brazil and North America, which created inefficiencies and disconnects in the process.
The company’s global mobility team identified a key challenge – a lack of responsiveness and coordination between tax vendors. This led to delays and frustrations for international assignees who were working across multiple providers.
The company sought an integrated solution through the Mobile Workforce Collaborative (MWC). Together, MWC participating firms GTN (providing and coordinating US, Canadian, and Mexican tax services) and Dian & Pantaroto in Brazil began to seamlessly deliver:
- Pre-departure tax consultations for outbound assignees
- Individual tax return preparation in Home and Host countries
- Streamlined handling of tax residency and exit/entry positions
- Integrated approach to pension and investment tax matters
By coordinating tax services through participating firms in the Mobile Workforce Collaborative (MWC), the process became seamless for both the expatriate employees and the company’s internal mobility team. Tax positions were synchronized across firms, with a single point of contact for Brazil and North America.
Key benefits included:
- Improved responsiveness and service quality
- Simplified tax compliance process for the international assignees
- Reduced administrative burden on the global mobility team
Utilizing MWC participating firms allowed the manufacturing company to standardize tax processes, minimize vendor overlap, and deliver a better overall experience for their international workforce and internal mobility team.
Author: Global Tax Network US, LLC
