By emphasizing on building long-term relationships with our clients, the tax services we provide help high net worth individuals and families as well as businesses to avoid additional costs and save time, during tax planning.

The tax environment remains complex and various regulatory changes emerge constantly. This creates a challenge for businesses and individuals.

There are tax implications for any activity carried out both on a corporate level (regardless of the jurisdiction in which the activities are carried out) and on an individual level.

The need for security and certainty in the decisions that are taken today and determine the future, imposes the need for rational tax planning in order to minimise tax risks and burdens. Therefore, it is necessary to have support and credible advice from experienced tax advisors.

Our comprehensive tax services are designed to help you grow by taking into account the full range of taxation. These include:

 

Tax compliance

The constant changes in the tax laws and the strict fines, burden the businesses. Ensuring that you are aware of your tax obligations is the ultimate goal of our services.

We offer a full range of tax services such as completing and filing tax returns ensuring that these returns are technically correct. However, preparing a tax return is just the beginning as it helps us identify potential problems and discuss them with you.

 

Tax planning

We consider it very important to determine the tax implications of each business transaction. We have the experience to advise you on income taxes and VAT for a wide range of business activities, such as group reorganisations or business transitions to future generations.

Working closely with you, our approach to tax planning ensures that all tax issues have been addressed and every reasonable effort has been made to avoid tax problems.

Our international network ensures that international tax implications are addressed in a timely manner.

 

VAT issues

VAT is a complex tax that affects most businesses and given its nature, mistakes are very serious with far-reaching implications.

With our accumulated experience in VAT issues, our team can provide you with tips that will help you avoid the many pitfalls in regards to VAT and other indirect taxes.

 

Global solutions

Through the Moore Global Network, our firm has a strong international presence and can advise on different issues concerning different countries. As your activities can be developed internationally, our network can advise you on all your issues.

 

Diagnostic tax review

We are able to conduct tax audits with the same criteria as the tax authorities and identify problems before they become significant.

The experience we have gained from the application of tax certificates can be very useful, even in businesses that are not required to be audited by a certified auditor.

 

Labour taxation

Our team has experience advising on personal pay and providing payroll support services.

 

Asset protection

Tax legislation is complex and changes frequently, therefore it is very important that your issues are discussed regularly.

Our team can help you identify potential problems or opportunities and can suggest structures that are designed to protect your assets.

 

The benefits

The tax services we provide ensure that the tax payer:

Providing personalised solutions and advice presupposes a deep understanding of corporate and personal data. Building long-term relationships with our customers is the foundation of our services and provides us with the understanding we need to have in order to be able to serve specific needs.

Our professionals are always available to discuss your tax issues and concerns with you, so that you always have access to our expertise whenever you need it.

 

Tailor made solutions

We understand that each customer’s requirements and problems are unique. That is why we focus on personalised solutions and do not adopt single or “prefabricated solutions”.

We can give specialised tax advice depending on the industry and individual circumstances.

 

Comprehensive advice

Our department consists of experts from all fields of taxation, such as taxation of individuals and companies, VAT, property taxes. This means that we can provide comprehensive services ensuring that all the information we have received from you has been utilised in depth.

 

Continuity

A basic condition for the provision of a high level of services is to have a continuity in the team that serves you, in order to ensure the understanding of your issues.

We value the mutual benefit of this continuum as it makes the relationship more valuable as time goes on and we actively pursue it.

 

 

Risk management and the implementation of strong corporate governance is now an important aspect for businesses. Although in most cases, compliance is required by Law or by the Regulatory Authorities, there is an increasing number of companies that choose to follow these practices as part of an Intergrated business strategy that identifies and manages business risk, timely and effectively.

 

 

We offer a range of services designed to support business management in maintaining and strengthening strong governance, adequate internal control environment and effective risk management by integrating transparency and accountability into their practices.

 

Internal Audit 

Internal audit is an important element in the structure of corporate governance and adds value through independent assurance by providing valuable information to boards and senior management.

We offer complete services and practical solutions in the implementation of these practices and we can provide you with:

 

Compliance – Corporate Governance

Corporate governance is more than just meeting regulations or complying with regulatory requirements.

Creating an effective corporate governance practices enables businesses to operate more efficiently and achieve greater benefits.

We work with Boards of Directors and senior executives to advise them on identifying weaknesses in corporate governance rules and suggest improvements.

Our services are tailored to specific needs and we can:

In this context, we can technically support businesses that are subject to Law 4706/2020 regarding corporate governance in public limited companies with shares or other securities listed on a regulated market in Greece.

 

Compliance – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into full effect on 25 May 2018. Designed to increase protection of individuals’ rights and freedoms, GDPR has strengthened privacy rules, thus increasing the businesses’ privacy obligations. Stakes are high as administrative fines can reach Euro 20 million or 4% of an organisation’s global turnover (whichever is greater), but the true cost in the case of a severe data breach is the damage to reputation and potential claims.

With GDPR affecting every business and organisation that processes personal data, we can help:

 

Business Process Optimization

Many businesses nail down detailed processes the first time and continue to use it for a long time after. Processes should always function at their peak efficiency as it has a direct impact on the productivity of employees who use these processes. In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations must ensure that they not only document their processes adequately but dedicate time and resources to analysing and improving their processes.

We can help businesses and organisations:

The benefits

The governance, risk and compliance services we provide ensure:

In today’s business world, technology systems are ubiquitous and often at the heart of value creation from businesses. But the risks of failure or errors can be high, with the constant challenge being to harness the power of IT while avoiding the risks.

 

We can help with the most demanding challenges businesses face and ensure that their IT department contributes to their development.

 

Production – installation of specialised software

We undertake the creation and installation of specialised software, which is designed and produced to meet the special needs of clients.

 

Installation of accounting programs

In the context of the services provided to our clients, we undertake the evaluation of various accounting programs, which circulate in the market in the form of ready-made packages, proposing the most suitable for them according to their needs.

 

Installation of payroll programs

In the context of the services provided to our clients, we undertake the evaluation and supply of various accounting programs, which circulate in the market in the form of ready-made packages, proposing the most suitable for them according to their needs.

 

Network management

Appropriate design, proper installation and pragmatic procedures are some of the prerequisites for the smooth and efficient operation and management of a network. We have the required specialized staff to provide advice, for the design, installation and management of a network.

 

Website management

Choosing the right Internet Service Provider, producing, hosting and managing a business website are some of the online services to which we provide our advice.

 

Maritime Accounting Software (MAS)

The Maritime Accounting Software is a cloud-ready solution that gives an innovative edge to your current information and communications technology infrastructure and provides ship owners, management, chief financial officers and accountants, each, with the information they need for real time decision-making.

It is designed so that users can navigate intuitively through a multi-company and multi-site suite that interfaces well with pre-existing software infrastructure.

 

The benefits

The IT consulting services we provide ensure:

Whether you are seeking to buy or sell a business, our expert advice throughout the process will support you in achieving maximum value. We know that every transaction is unique and we will guide you through the requirements of your transaction, allowing you to focus on your business objectives. We provide a wide range of transaction services and can assist you at any stage of the deal. Our transaction services include, but are not limited to:

 

Valuation

The valuation of a company or its assets is a complex process which results in many cases being subjective, as they depend on the analysis, assumptions and the independent judgment of each analyst. Choosing an independent specialist consultant is a key factor in completing a successful transaction.

Due Diligence

We can help you with a detailed investigation of the target company and focus on:

 

Business Transformation

Our team undertakes the provision of consulting services in the context of business transformation and reorganisation, indicatively in cases such as :

• conversions
• mergers and divisions
  1. merger by absorption
  2. merger with the establishment of a new company
  3. split by absorption
  4. split by setting up new companies
  5. split by absorption and establishment of new companies
• transfers of companies, branches or departments
• acquisitions

 

The results of the above services are presented in a detailed report to assist those involved in evaluating the transaction in question and in eliminating the inherent risks that exist in it. Providing reliable information is important, which is why we keep our clients informed with regular meetings and presentations, interim and final reports. By identifying areas of risk, or inaccuracies that allow the parties involved to renegotiate the terms of the transaction, we support the making of the most beneficial decisions and the planning of the next steps of the parties involved.

 

Control of investment plans and certification of completion and commencement of the productive operation of investments (Law 4635/2019).

The certification of completion and commencement of the productive operation of investments requires an audit report on the completion and commencement of the productive operation of the investment. Carrying out audits of investment plans by certified auditors – accountants or auditing companies is considered a mandatory audit. Our long presence in the provision of audit services combined with the accumulated experience and the thorough technical training of our staff, makes us a safe choice for achieving your goals.

 

The benefits

The transaction services we provide ensure that:

Managing your day-to-day operations is in itself a challenge without having to worry about accounting, payroll and tax returns. Outsourcing to qualified professionals can solve these problems. Also for the cases where there is no physical presence of senior executives in Greece, it is useful and can prove beneficial to have supervision of operations locally.

 

Accounting services

Bookkeeping

We provide accounting services, which undertake the completion of keeping of the clients’ accounting books in our offices, with our own means or at the client’s facilities with our own means or the client’s. In this way, the companies focus on their productive work and their senior executives are employed at a minimum in jobs that require specialised accounting and tax knowledge.

Accounting supervision

In case a company has its own accounting department that deals with daily accounting operations, but without the accounting staff having specialised knowledge or multilevel accounting experience, we can provide experienced and specialised accountants to supervise or perform accounting operations such as: balance sheet, tax audits, detailed accounting etc.

Shipping accounting

Due to our many years of experience in the shipping industry, we specialise in keeping accounting books for all types of shipping companies such as seagoing shipping, shipping, cruise ships, management shipping companies etc.

We also use software that is tailored to the needs of shipping.

Payroll services

Payroll

We undertake the calculation and issuance of the payroll of any kind of business, as we have a complete department with specialised staff.

Advice on labour and insurance issues

Our consultants are able to constantly inform the client about any new labour – insurance provisions that concern them and are for the benefit of the company. We give particular emphasis to the resolution of issues in a timely and efficient manner, providing our customers with direct communication and accessibility to high-level executives with valid and immediate solutions.

First time adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the new Greek Accounting Standards

Our consultants are technically trained and in combination with their many years of experience and information are able to provide transition services within the new framework of International Accounting Standards and the new Greek Accounting Standards on a case by case basis.

The benefits

By assigning processing tasks such as accounting support, bookkeeping and payroll to experienced associates, the management will free up valuable time, which will be able to channel into more profitable tasks.

The Moore Maritime Index (MMI) is our exclusive statistical and analytics tool on shipping operating costs and revenues of more than 1,500 vessels, across more than 20 vessel types, covering below cost categories:

Additionally, Moore Maritime Index provides exclusive information relating to vessels’ net income and dry docking/special survey expenses. We extract our data from the financial statements of ship-owning companies audited by Moore Global member firms, as well as from verifiable independent submissions from all around the world.

To learn more, visit the Moore Maritime Index webpage.