Legal advice to one of the supermajor oil companies on tax matters in Kazakhstan relating to VAT return and challenged the decisions of the tax authorities.

Representation of one of the largest independent specialized companies in Russia with high accumulated expertise in the process of appealing the tax authorities’ decision on allegedly outstanding royalty payments.

Representation of one of the leading global suppliers of electromechanical equipment and services for hydropower plants in the process of appealing the tax authorities’ decision to charge taxes for the total amount EUR 600 000

Representation of the largest company specializing in design and construction of optical fiber communication lines and water supply networks in the court proceedings against tax authorities on appealing the notification on tax audit results on total cost USD 716 000

Litigation between PSA operator and tax authorities – a case following tax audit (accrued taxes ~$20 million).

Litigation between an international air carrier and tax authorities – a case following accrual of CIT due to incorrect application of Double Taxation Treaty (accrued taxes ~$1.3 million).

Litigation between uranium company and tax authorities – a case following tax audit (accrued CIT, Mineral extraction tax, property tax, other payments of subsoil user, etc. ~4 billion tenge).

Litigation between FMCG company and tax authorities – a case following tax audit (accrued taxes ~$15 million).

Litigation between FMCG company and customs authorities – a case following accrual of customs payments due to inclusion of royalties in customs value.

Litigation between an international oil company and tax authorities – a case following tax audit on transfer pricing (accrued taxes ~$2.5 million).

Litigation between construction company and customs authorities – a case following accrual of customs payments (accrued payments ~$1.5 million).

Litigation between foreign company providing geophysical research services and tax authorities – a case following accrual of VAT (accrued tax ~$300k).

Litigation between uranium company and tax authorities – a case following refusal to refund VAT (disputed amount ~$8 million).

Legal and tax advice to a large special vehicles dealer including legal and tax analysis at structuring the Client’s proposed loyalty and motivation program for its employees (including description of contractual matters, currency control matters, tax structuring and assessment of risks).

Legal advice to the flagship asset of LSE-listed oil&gas exploration and production company with focus on Kazakhstan, on tax issues relating to the commencement of commercial production of oil&gas after successful exploration on its contract field in Kazakhstan.

Legal advice to the Client on a potential tax controversy arising out of the applicability of the specialized tax regime to the operations of major european oil and gas company in Kazakhstan under Production Sharing Agreement.

Legal advice to the French manufacturer of syrups and liqueurs relating to the tax structuring and tax liabilities of their operations in Kazakhstan by the permanent representative.

Tax advice relating to the launch of a major information service matching passengers and taxi services providers in Kazakhstan.

Legal advice to a French manufacturer of syrups and liqueurs on the tax structuring and tax liabilities of their operations in Kazakhstan by the permanent representative.

Legal advice to a big Russian technology company, engaged in developing a plagiarism-detecting technology, on tax structuring relating to entering the Kazakhstan market.

Legal advice to a Kazakhstan subsidiary of the world's largest publicly traded uranium company on the legal and tax consequences after the implication of new tax provisions

Legal advice for foreign insurance company on reinsurance issues (limited recourse clause);

Legal advice for a major Kazakhstan bank on insurance and reinsurance issues;

Legal advice for a Kazakhstani insurance company on the taxation of insurance premiums;

Legal advice for public oil and gas company on compensation issues (including taxation of incentives and insurance plans);

Legal advice for the Association of Subsurface Users on cancellation of the stability of the subsurface use contracts under the new tax code;

Shared legal expertise on the PSA provisions with regard to recoverable cost exclusion by state authorities with a PSA operator;

Provided tax advice on the regulations of the VAT tax exemption under the North Caspian Sea PSA and the Kazakhstan laws to international service companies;

Corporate advice to major uranium producer on understanding the state tax implications of deductions for the CIT purposes;

Legal counselling of telecommunications company on taxation of business concerning the import of software products to Kazakhstan;

Legal advice for telecommunication company on regulations on granting investment benefits and preferences;

Assisting cellular operator on the application of tax exemption and preferences under investment project conditions;

Legal advice on tax matters related to the sale of participation interest in the PSA.

Legal advice to one of the largest global actors in the bunker fuel and lubricants markets and on the illegality of the actions of the customs service in relation to the transfer of the guarantee money of the Client to the state budget

Initiated proceedings in a court to litigate the recognition of customs exemptions provided to the operator under the PSA against the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan;

Dispute between international oil company and Customs authorities – a case following the Customs’ charge of USD 10 million in export customs duty;

Provided legal advice to large European service company on application of customs duty exemptions provided by the PSA to subcontractors of the operator;

Negotiated on behalf of client over tax and customs duty refund issues;

Legal advice for a telecommunications company on customs clearance of software;

Legal counselling of large service company on customs clearance of vessels to Kazakhstan;

Legal advice for a large European service company on tax and customs regulations of the special economic zone of “Seaport Aktau”.

Full-fledged tax due diligence of the Company: USD 21 million indirect acquisition of a Kazakhstan-based subsoil user via the London Stock Exchange-based reversed takeover.

Legal advice to a Kazakhstan subsidiary of the world's largest publicly traded uranium company on the legal and tax consequences after the implication of new tax provisions.

Due diligence and legal advice on addressing tax compliance issues prior to tax audit;

Conducting tax due diligence and handling tax regulatory issues that arise in corporate transactions on acquisition for European oil and gas company operating in Kazakhstan;

Conducting tax due diligence and handling tax regulatory issues that arise in corporate transactions on acquisition of gold-producing company;

Conducting tax due diligence of medium-sized electricity and heating company in Eastern Kazakhstan on financing of reconstruction project by large European bank.

Legal advice to the French manufacturer of syrups and liqueurs relating to the tax structuring and tax liabilities of their operations in Kazakhstan by the permanent representative.

Transfer pricing due diligence for large European oil and gas company;

Transfer pricing due diligence for Portuguese oil and gas company;

Legal advice for a large Kazakhstan uranium producer on transfer pricing regulations;

Transfer pricing due diligence for UK-based oil and gas company operating in Kazakhstan;

Successful representation by litigation lawyers of a large German oil and gas company’s interests in the court case on transfer pricing issues.

Legal advice for large uranium producer on regulation of secondments and their structuring to minimize tax burden in Kazakhstan and overseas;

Legal advice for a European oil and gas company on possible liabilities of both parties of the secondment agreement for non-compliance with tax legislation requirements;

Legal advice for a large mining producer on tax-efficient remuneration structures including different flexible benefit schemes and all other aspects of employee taxation;

Provision of tax counsel to large European oil and gas company on consultancy arrangements for tax purposes and the risks involved for both consultants and employers who participate in such arrangements;

Due diligence of employment contracts concluded for the past five years with foreign employees of large Canadian joint venture with regard to tax audit;

Legal advice for clients on income taxation of self-employed individuals under the tax legislation of Kazakhstan;

Legal advice for large uranium producer on taxation and payment of benefits to employees born or living in special ecological zones of Kazakhstan;

Legal counselling of mining company on taxation of disability, personal injury and accident payments.

Legal advice to one of the supermajor oil companies on tax matters in Kazakhstan relating to VAT return and challenged the decisions of the tax authorities.

Legal advice to one of the supermajor oil companies on tax matters in Kazakhstan relating to VAT return and challenged the decisions of the tax authorities.

Legal counselling of large German airline on VAT exemption issues;

Tax lawyers assisted large European telecommunications company on management and minimization of VAT liabilities in Kazakhstan;

Tax lawyers advised large European service company on VAT under the new Kazakhstani tax code and requirements of current legislation with regard to suppliers of consortiums;

Representing interests of large telecommunications company in a tax dispute on a VAT refund from the budget of Kazakhstan.

Legal advice to a major Australian company relating to the liquidation of subsidiaries in Kazakhstan and exiting the Kazakh market.

Legal advice to a French manufacturer of syrups and liqueurs on the tax structuring and tax liabilities of their operations in Kazakhstan by the permanent representative.

Legal advice to a big Russian technology company, engaged in developing a plagiarism-detecting technology, on tax structuring relating to entering the Kazakhstan market.

Legal advice on tax matters related to restructuring of international E&P company prior to IPO;

Tax lawyers advised on taxation of 100% of shares of E&P company in Kazakhstan;

Tax advice on matters related to listing and trading on KASE;

Legal advice for a large European oil and gas company on corporate restructuring of the current offices in Kazakhstan under the new tax code;

Counselling and developing corporate structures for UK client with regard to taxation of legal entity’s business activity in Kazakhstan;

Corporate lawyers advised large telecommunications company on corporate restructuring in Kazakhstan due to merger of two international telecommunication companies.

Legal advice to one of the largest global actors in the bunker fuel and lubricants markets and on the illegality of the actions of the customs service in relation to the transfer of the guarantee money of the Client to the state budget

SIGNUM lawyers in cooperation with criminal law attorneys provide assistance and represent taxpayers in criminal tax defence;

Our litigation lawyers represented top managers of a large European oil and gas company in all phases of criminal proceedings, including audits and representation in criminal investigations;

Legal counselling and representing interests of mining company in work with criminal investigation authorities with regard to tax audit results;

Litigation lawyers successfully represented interests of large German oil and gas company in administrative proceedings concerning the results of the tax audit.

Legal and tax advice to a large special vehicles dealer including legal and tax analysis at structuring the Client’s proposed loyalty and motivation program for its employees (including description of contractual matters, currency control matters, tax structuring and assessment of risks).

Legal advice for largest German airline on various corporate and tax questions, and issues concerning application of Double Taxation Treaty between Germany and Kazakhstan;

Legal counselling of a Kazakhstan founder of legal entity established in the United Kingdom with regard to individual taxation issues and applicability of double taxation treaty between the United Kingdom and Kazakhstan;

Legal advice for a large international service company on dividends and royalties on overseas payments;

Legal advice for the largest French food company on taxation of services on feasibility studies and commenting the agreement.