Paris-based law firm Cabinet OPAL is seeing increased demand for expertise in international tax law, particularly concerning the complexities of cross-border income flows and potential double taxation, according to a statement released by the firm today.
The firm, specializing in both corporate and individual international tax matters, notes that navigating the interplay between national tax rules and international tax treaties requires specialized legal counsel. This is particularly true as individuals and businesses engage in more frequent and substantial transactions across national borders.
“The expertise of your tax lawyer in Paris will allow you to validate the tax treatment of your situations, to be in compliance with the applicable texts and to avoid being doubly taxed,” Cabinet OPAL states on its website. The firm assists clients in ensuring compliance with tax regulations in both the source country of income and the country of the beneficiary, leveraging tax conventions to mitigate double taxation risks.
The demand extends to estate and inheritance tax issues involving cross-border assets. According to Cabinet OPAL, few tax treaties exist to prevent double taxation in these scenarios, potentially leading to tax liabilities in multiple jurisdictions based on the deceased’s residency or nationality, and the location of the assets, as well as the beneficiary’s residency. The firm advises proactive planning to manage these complexities.
Elsewhere in Paris, Maître Mathieu Sassi of PMS AVOCATS, a firm focusing on business law, criminal business law, and general criminal law, is also addressing international tax concerns as part of its broader business law practice. PMS AVOCATS assists companies with corporate, commercial, and tax issues, both in advisory and litigation capacities, domestically and internationally.
Kantor Avocats, another Parisian firm, whereas primarily focused on intellectual property and media law, also represents individuals and companies in a range of legal matters. Maïa Kantor, the firm’s founder, has been recognized for her operate in the legal field, including being elected as the third secretary of the Paris Bar Conference in 2020.
Beniking Avocats specifically advertises expertise in international tax law for corporations, offering advice to clients in Paris. The firm’s website does not provide further details on specific cases or recent developments.
