GERMAN-SPANISH BUSINESS NETWORK BDO Abogados y Asesores Tributarios People who know, know BDO Audit Advisory Tax & Legal Outsourcing
2 BDO German-Spanish Business Network Who are we and what do we do? People who know, know BDO BDO is one of the leading professional services firms in Spain, Germany and worldwide. Multidisciplinary teams offer specialized advice and are able to respond to the increasingly demanding requirements in different sectors and global markets. Through a network of 1,328 offices with 60,000 partners and professionals in 151 countries, BDO guarantees proximity, flexibility, quality and earnestness in the planning and execution of work as well as a high degree of partner involvement. This enables us to offer our expertise and commitment to long-term relationships for a better understanding of all industry businesses as well as adding value for our customers. In 2014 BDO has celebrated 50 years of history since its founding. Fifty years offering multidisciplinary services for companies ranging from major international organizations as well as local groups in each country, to large and medium sized firms, entrepreneurs and family businesses with projected growth in any field of activity. BDO Figures International capacity Turnover 151 countries 1,328 offices 5,170 million euros Professionals world-wide + 60,000 professionals
BDO German-Spanish Business Network 3 BDO German-Spanish Business Network Germany is the main supplier for the Spanish industry and one of its mayor commercial partners as well as one of the main clients of Spain s tourism sector. The bilateral economic relationships are highly intense in terms of commercial exchange and investments. It is the aim of BDO s German-Spanish Business Network (hereinafter the GSBN ) to cover all the specific needs of German and Spanish companies, investors and individuals while investing in the other country. The GSBN is composed of a multidisciplinary team of advisors (i.e. lawyers, tax advisors, auditors, economists, etc.) who speak both German and Spanish, amongst other languages, know the cultural specialties of both countries and are experienced in providing advisory services to international clients. This fact, in connection with the exchange of information and experiences through our international network of BDO Member Firms in 151 countries as well as our commitment to client proximity and exceptional client service converts the GSBN in a network of proactive and forward thinking people who constantly try to make things easier to BDO s clients. Apart from the GSBN, BDO has a wide range of desks, such as, the German-US Desk, the Chinese, the Russian or the Indian Desk. Besides that, BDO maintains Centers of Excellence, which focus on area specific aspects and are highly specialized in these in order to provide our clients with the best and most up-to-date advice. Communication between the GSBN and these specialized desks is fluent so that BDO can provide a tailored advice whenever needed.
4 BDO German-Spanish Business Network Why contact the German-Spanich Business Network ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT AN INVESTMENT INTO GERMANY OR SPAIN? OR MAYBE YOU HAVE ALREADY AN INVESTMENT IN THESE COUNTRIES, BUT YOU ARE NOT SURE WHETHER YOUR LEGAL, TAX AND, FOR EXAMPLE, FINANCIAL FORMALITIES ARE In many cases, companies know exactly how to carry out the business and how to negotiate with their counterpart in the other country. But, setting up the right investment structure, relocate strategic employees or check the correctness of the information that has been provided is not a clear-cut issue. But, these aspects are frequently key in order to prevent undesired results that may require time consuming and cost intensive solutions in the future. Carrying out proper financial, tax and legal due diligence processes as well as careful crossborder structuring work in advance is therefore essential for a successful investment. The GSBN may provide you with all the information and advice you may need prior and during your investment as well as once you focus on exiting the business or a specific market. The GSBN Team is highly experienced in these transactions and may coordinate on your behalf the involvement of any of BDO s specialists your company may need. This may offer you the possibility of managing centrally the local aspects your company may have in any jurisdiction where it operates. One of the milestones of the GSBN is to constantly innovate and be proactive in the identification of client s needs for advice and assistance. In this regard, we hold regular conference calls and meetings in order to keep our team up-to-date on the latest news in economy, politics and of course any relevant amendments in the respective domestic legislations. As a result of such meetings the GSBN regularly publishes newsletters and comments in our blog which are available to you. COVERED. For additional information, please click here.
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6 BDO German-Spanish Business Network Our team EUGENIO GARCÍA Director - International Tax Department GERLINDE SEINSCHE Partner - Head of International Tax Department eugenio.garcia@bdo.es T:+34 914 364 195 gerlinde.seinsche@bdo.es T:+49 (0) 69 95941-265 Professional experience Eugenio García is Director in the International Tax practice of BDO in Spain and founded the GSBN since he joined BDO in 2011. Previously he has been working as Tax Manager at one of the world s major advisory firms. He has more than 12 years experience in the structuring of both inbound and outbound investments, investments into real estate located in Spain as well as in advising on general tax aspects and defending large multinationals interests before the tax authorities. His international expertise derives as well from his stay in Germany where he worked for two years as international tax lawyer with large US and UK Funds investing into German real estate and participated in the structuring of German outbound investments. Professional experience Gerlinde Seinsche has more than 30 years of experience in consulting on all facets of corporate tax planning and compliance. She has assisted a wide variety of clients in developing tax efficient cross-border structures and planning ideas to reduce their worldwide effective tax rate. Has significant experience in managing international merger & acquisition engagements and has an in-depth understanding of transfer pricing, having worked on several major multinationals to implement or defend pricing policies. Gerlinde is an active member of BDO International s Centre of Excellence for Corporate International Tax. Gerlinde has been with the firm since 1990 and became a partner in 1997. Prior to joining BDO she worked for the German tax authorities (there mainly in the area of corporate and international taxation).
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