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Who’s behind Global Tax Geek?
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Hello, I’m Neeraj Nagarkatti, founder of Global Tax Geek. I’ve been working in International Tax for over 10 years. I have served at several multinationals within the manufacturing and technology sectors. And I have been fortunate to spend much time researching tax rules in over 50 countries. I have been able to identify challenges and opportunities for new and existing corporate scenarios. In addition, I speak French & Spanish, and have a good working knowledge of German and Italian. I even speak to local tax authorities for language practice! I improve my language skills, tax knowledge and get an insight into the taxman’s thinking. THAT makes all the difference during a tax investigation. And get results achieved. (Excessive I know, but totally worth it!)
By working with Global Tax Geek, you have a knowledgeable and robust tax advisor focused on your result.
I specialise in:
- Crypto and tax projects
- Implementing tax rules for ERP systems
- Tax Reporting
- Tax Compliance & Administration
- Tax Risk Management and Mitigation
- Transfer Pricing
- Direct & Indirect Tax
- M&A tax
Case Studies
Here are a few snippets from my professional career:
Case Study 1
Drafted in late to a project to help to implement Global Indirect Taxes for financial services firm supporting the Workday project on tax advice.
Result:
- Advised on the tax configuration set up for Workday
- Created the tax defaulting rules for Group Companies, Customers, Suppliers and Expenses
- Improved the clients understanding of tax rules for EMEA, APAC and North America (14 countries in total)
Case Study 2
International Tax Manager for a non-profit global trade body. I was particularly focused on Tax Compliance, Tax Accounting, Transfer pricing, M&A support and Risk Advice to senior management. I provided specialist tax support across 12 countries in 4 continents. In addition, I also prepared tax returns in areas of Corporate Tax, VAT, Employment taxes, Withholding taxes and Transfer pricing.
Result:
- Concluded 2 UK VAT audits with immaterial adjustments.
- Challenged overseas clients on withholding taxes ⇒ reduced tax risk to the business
- Reduced late filings and tax penalties
- Simplified tax processes for a new ERP for Tax Reporting, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Researched tax law in 25 + countries
- Reduced compliance times by 15%, by creating a detailed tax compliance schedule
- Provided effective tax advice to business departments on complex transactions for new legal entities, branches, subsidiaries, staff hires and new products & services
Case Study 3
Lead Tax specialist and developer, building content for new countries on behalf of a multinational corporate tax software provider
Result:
- Conducted Tax regimes appraisals in over 50 jurisdictions across 5 continents
- Helped the business increase global tax knowledge and decide where to grow market for tax software
- Committed Big 4 firms to join our project and provide local tax knowledge to build the software
- Ensured business met software tight 12-month marketing deadline
Case Study 4
European Tax Manager at a global auction house.
Covered following areas: Tax Reporting, Management Accounts, Statutory Accounts, Intra-group financing, Transfer Pricing Analysis, Restructuring, M&A Support for 8 European countries.
Result:
- Prevented a multi-million Euro loss for a Belgium auction from potentially damaging tax rules
- Achieved positive outcomes in tax audits: ⇒ Switzerland - Obtained VAT refund ⇒ France - Defended the company against significant transfer pricing adjustments
- Completed, Submitted or Reviewed 100+ European direct and indirect tax returns each year ⇒ 15% decrease in professional fees, fewer late filings and lower amounts paid in penalties
