Cross-Border Tax Decision Trees 2026
Seven decision trees for the structuring questions that produce most cross-border work. Four questions under one gateway; exits are priced — an oxblood box is a stop with the cost stated, the black box is the supportable outcome.
- Holding company location; IP ownership and DEMPE
- Residence and permanent establishment
- Intercompany financing
- Distributor model: full-risk, LRD, agent
- Centralised hub vs. local entities
- Treaty and Directive access