Accounting services for foreign companies:
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Any type of economic activity needs accounting services, let alone a foreign company. This allows you to improve the office work and financial position of the enterprise. If you are thinking about where to order accounting of foreign companies in accordance with all the norms, feel free to contact Crystal Tax. It is easy to get the desired result with us and we will now explain how.  Our service page explains how international accounting services for a foreign company work with Crystal Tax, including the Ukrainian CFC report.

What is included in the accounting of a foreign company

Accounting support for a foreign company means compliance with all the rules and regulations of the current legislation of the country where the company is located. This list includes:

  • Collection of transactional documentation.
  • Keeping records of the acceptance and termination of the firm's business relationship. 
  • Keeping records of income and expenses. 
  • Purchase/sale of goods or assets.
  • Manage documentation 
  • Preparation of financial statements. 
  • Maintaining the register of securities. 

While many jurisdictions do not require record keeping, proper documentation can not only avoid problems in the future, but also improve the company's performance. But in some countries, the lack of accounting documents can lead to fines, sanctions and high financial risks. To prevent this, it is best to hire an experienced specialist who will keep accounting within the framework of the law, as well as use national standards when organizing reporting for regulatory authorities. 

How accounting for foreign representative offices is carried out

You must understand that the accounting rule applies to all business entities. And in accordance with the requirements, all subjects are required to:

  • Establish bookkeeping. 
  • Legalize the accounting policy form. 
  • Keep records from the date of registration of the company. 
  • Select the appropriate form of accounting. 
  • Organize document flow and establish general rules for data processing. 
  • Conduct an inventory within the specified timeframe.

It is worth noting that all foreign permanent representative offices are treated as legal entities of Ukraine and are required to file tax returns. But at the same time, foreign representative offices do not need to register with the pension and insurance fund. As you can see, there are many nuances. In order not to get confused in them and do everything right, entrust such an important task to an experienced Crystal Tax specialist. 

Order registration at a representative office of a foreign company 

By choosing the services of our team, you provide yourself with the help and support of a whole team of experienced and trained professionals who can perform different functions:

  • Detailed advice.
  • Payroll. 
  • Preparation of financial statements.
  • Preparing payments at the bank.
  • Calculation of sick leave and keeping records of vacation pay.
  • Preparation of orders for hiring, dismissal or transfer of an employee.
  • Internal, tax, financial audit.

The coolest thing is that a foreign representative office can request accounting from outsourcing specialists. Such as work in Crystal Tax. It is possible to order a permanent accounting or a one-time registration of a representative office from us, assistance in organizing accounting and legal support, establishing communication with fiscal authorities and government agencies, as well as any advice on economic activity and its taxation. Our employees can solve any of your legal and accounting issues in order to improve the company's work and protect it from risks. If you want to be convinced of the professionalism of our employees, sign up for a consultation and we will save you time, nerves and effort, which, instead of solving bureaucratic issues, you can spend on more pleasant activities! 

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Maksym Stepanenko

Maksym Stepanenko

Managing Partner, Crystal Tax

International client projects since 2012: company structures, tax, immigration, DUNS and NCAGE. 50+ jurisdictions.

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