Case 04 • Tax dispute / Bankruptcy
Fended off tax assessments of over RUB 100 million
In a bankruptcy procedure, the client was protected from tax assessments of over RUB 100 million related to the tax authority’s refusal to apply the 0% VAT rate under a foreign trade contract.
The Essence of the Matter
The dispute arose within a bankruptcy procedure. The tax authority refused to apply the 0% VAT rate under a foreign trade contract and assessed the client additional amounts exceeding RUB 100 million.
The Task
To challenge the tax assessments related to the refusal to apply the 0% VAT rate and protect the client’s interests within the bankruptcy procedure.
Result
Protected the client from tax assessments
According to the published case, the client was protected from the tax authority’s claims exceeding RUB 100 million.
In a tax dispute, not only the amount of claims matters
For a business, what matters is not only the court ruling, but also which obligations remain after the dispute is resolved and how the outcome affects the company’s financial position.
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Managing Partner, Konsultant Law Firm
Nikolay Nemkov
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