Tax Controversy Compass is a webinar series by KPMG in Singapore for multinational enterprises with cross-border operations, bringing together relevant KPMG experts to deliver jurisdiction‑specific perspectives on emerging tax risks and dispute trends in a fast‑evolving tax controversy landscape.
Join us for the third episode of our Tax Controversy Compass series, where we explore the legal, practical, and strategic challenges arising from tax authority information gathering, focusing on how organisations can manage escalation risk and respond effectively across jurisdictions.
What we’ll cover:
- How tax authorities seek information and why escalation occurs, including the use of informal requests, the practical impact of “voluntary” cooperation, and early strategic decisions that influence outcomes.
- The scope and limits of formal information gathering powers, covering onshore statutory notices, offshore powers, international exchange of information, and the protections and consequences associated with non-compliance.
- Common practical challenges in responding to information demands, such as overly broad requests, custody and control issues, and emerging trends involving offshore entities and evidentiary sanctions.
- Proven strategies to manage information risk, offering practical guidance on navigating escalation, mitigating controversy, and achieving sustainable outcomes, supported by real world insights from recent experiences across Australia, Indonesia, Korea and Singapore.
Who should attend:
Tax, finance and transfer pricing leaders of multinational enterprises with global or regional headquarters in the APAC region seeking practical, actionable insights on managing tax authority information demands, escalation risks, and related tax controversy.
