BEPS Risk Assessment for a SaaS Scale-Up Expanding to India
Overview
What this challenge is about.
You are a tax analyst at CloudSync. The CEO wants a concise risk assessment and recommendation on whether to set up a subsidiary or a branch in India, considering the risk of creating a PE through remote sales activities. You need to analyze the functions performed, assets used, and risks assumed by the Indian entity. Deliver a report that identifies BEPS risks, suggests mitigating actions, and recommends a legal structure. Success means the recommendation minimizes tax risk while supporting business growth.
The Brief
What you'll do, and what you'll demonstrate.
Assess the BEPS risks of CloudSync's India expansion and recommend a tax-efficient structure that avoids unintended permanent establishment.
Earning criteria — what you'll demonstrate
- Identify BEPS risks in cross-border expansion scenarios
- Apply the concept of permanent establishment under tax treaties
- Evaluate the tax implications of different legal structures
- Develop strategies to align tax planning with business substance
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