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international businesses
Services and sectors
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relationships we will gain an understanding into
what makes you successful.
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Services and sectors
Service offerings
The member firms of Moore Stephens International Limited offer a range of
integrated services to help you grow, realise and protect your wealth, both in
your home country and internationally. The aim of all of the services offered is
to add real commercial value to you and your business.
Tax
This includes:
We can assist on a variety of issues,
There are tax implications for whatever
• international group and
including:
we do! Decisions made today will often
financing structures;
affect your tax burden in the future.
Our tax experts ensure you are not only
• cross-border transactions and
transfer pricing;
• public offerings on all
international markets;
• the structuring and funding of ventures;
aware of them, but you achieve maximum
• international trading;
tax-efficiency in the short and long-term.
• corporate residence;
They provide a range of local and
• trading in or with a country;
• due diligence investigations;
international tax services and
• branches, agencies and
• valuations;
advice, including:
service companies;
• identifying acquisition targets
or purchasers;
• assisting with negotiations;
• corporate and personal tax compliance;
• inward and outward investment;
• preparing a business for sale;
• corporate and personal tax planning;
• protection of assets, income and capital
• business recovery support.
consultancy and structuring;
gains using overseas structures and trusts;
• trust and estate planning;
• international employment arrangements;
Audit and assurance
• employer solutions, including payroll and
• intellectual property;
For us, an audit is not about ‘ticking boxes’.
• detailed local advice and support.
Moore Stephens member firms provide
remuneration planning;
• tax investigations support.
assurance on your business controls and,
Corporate advisory
ultimately, satisfies regulatory requirements.
The fact that Moore Stephens
Whatever ambitions you have for your
However, it is more than just a basic
internationally has independent member
business, Moore Stephens corporate
compliance service, as we understand the
firms in most major cities and low tax areas
advisory specialists can help you achieve
need to provide advice to help you develop
enables the provision of a comprehensive
them. They provide the right skills, practical
your business and achieve your objectives.
international tax planning service.
experience, know-how and objectivity to
assist you in your future plans, whether you
As such, we can quickly identify risks as well
are looking to expand, restructure, merge or
as any areas for potential improvement.
sell your business.
And through the development of strong,
long-term relationships we will gain an
There are tax implications for whatever
we do! Decisions made today will often
affect your tax burden in the future.
understanding into what makes you
successful. This means we can feedback
insights, improvements and intelligence to
senior management.
Services and sectors
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Service offerings
In today’s competitive environment, businesses increasingly depend on
effective computer systems. But the risks of failure can be high...
Wealth management
Forensic accounting
Legal services
Looking after your wealth has never been
As business becomes ever more complex
Moore Stephens member firms offer a
so important, for individuals and businesses.
and challenging, the size and complexity
wide range of legal services relating to
Effective wealth management ensures you
of disputes makes it all the more important
both domiciled and non-domiciled
are optimising all the financial and tax
that they are resolved as quickly as
individuals, including:
options available to you, and securing
possible with the best available outcome.
• advising and drafting of wills;
your own and your family’s future.
Our member firms provide a range of
• advising and drafting trusts and
investigation services for contractual and
trust deeds;
Our member firms’ financial advisors will
commercial disputes, forensic investigations,
take the time to understand your objectives
valuations and individual and family
and then offer the products that best meet
disputes. We offer experts with skills in a
• post-death tax planning;
your needs. They can advise on a whole
variety of areas and experience in all types
• enduring power of attorney work.
host of corporate and personal financial
of dispute from all over the world.
products, including investments, pensions,
• the administration of deceased’s estates
(probate and intestacy work);
Please note that the range of services will
IT consultancy
differ between member firms depending
In today’s competitive environment,
on the firm’s sector expertise and on the
Governance, risk and assurance
businesses increasingly depend on effective
regulation of a particular area in relevant
The management of risk and
computer systems. But the risks of failure
countries.
implementation of robust corporate
can be high and the ever-increasing
governance has become an increasingly
challenge is to harness the power of IT
important aspect of global business.
whilst avoiding the risks. Whatever your
While many companies are required
needs, our experience and expertise can
by law, regulations or stakeholders
help you meet your IT challenges, ensuring
to apply these processes and procedures,
that it helps not hinders your business.
insurance, mortgages and tax planning.
even more elect to do so as part of a
successful business strategy.
Our aim is to leverage our expertise and
sector knowledge to help organisations
meet their governance, risk and assurance
objectives. We provide internal audit;
risk advisory; corporate governance; and
regulatory advice and compliance.
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Services and sectors
We offer experts with skills in a variety
of areas and experience in all types of
dispute from all over the world.
Our member firms provide a range of
investigation services for contractual and
commercial disputes, forensic investigations,
valuations and individual and family disputes.
Services and sectors
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Sector expertise
Good advice benefits all businesses, so our clients come from a wide
variety of backgrounds. But, if one feature characterises them all, it’s
the dynamic and complex nature of their financial interests that span
national boundaries and different business sectors. That’s why we
provide a depth as well as a breadth of expertise, which is at the core
of our mission to be the best in our chosen markets.
Commerce, banking and finance
Insurance
Financial and commercial institutions are
Ever-increasing demands from customers,
facing increasing demands in today’s current
combined with relentless market pressure
economic market. Government deregulation
and increased government regulation, place
has energised merger activity and enabled
insurance companies in a tough position.
lenders and brokerages to expand their
They must reduce the costs of doing
range of financial service offerings.
business while providing faster,
more accurate claims management
Now customers are expecting better
and personalised customer service
financial services efficiently from a
not to mention developing profitability.
variety of channels. In a highly regulated
Moore Stephens member firms offer
environment there are many challenges,
services to underwriters and brokers,
from managing change to meeting
insurance regulators, actuaries, lawyers,
new risk-based compliance procedures.
educators and claims assessors. With our
Our member firms provide support and
experience of providing services to the
guidance to all types of financial and
insurance sector, it is probably not surprising
commercial entities, from ensuring
that they are viewed as one of the leading
that regulations are met through to
advisors to the industry.
implementing long-term growth strategies,
and everything in between.
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Services and sectors
Private clients
International consultancy
and offshore business
Energy and mining
In the world of professional services,
the most successful firms have built
Managing audits and dealing with
Intensifying competition. Rising costs.
their businesses by specialising in
multi-jurisdictional tax matters of
There are numerous opportunities and
delivering expert services to vertical
multinational operations is the core of
pitfalls for energy and mining companies –
markets. Moore Stephens Internationally
our business. The scope of our global
how they are tackled will determine
is no exception and we are acknowledged
offerings extends, therefore, beyond the
future success. We offer a full range of
as leaders in the private client arena.
delivery of compliance services to advising
services to oil, gas, mining, utilities and
These services range from providing
on international business structures and
renewable and alternative energy
statutory audit and tax return services
planning to minimise tax liabilities.
businesses, providing advice and support
to private clients’ corporate interests to
Depleting resources. Increasing prices.
required to tackle compliance, improve
international structuring and trust planning
Many of the independent member firms
performance and access capital markets.
for their families. We are known not only
in the offshore jurisdictions have been
And as one of the few ‘mid-tier’
for technical quality, but also for our
established since the 1950s to satisfy the
networks specialising in the energy and
discretion and attention to confidentiality,
offshore requirements of international
mining sector, we provide a real alternative
which is of second nature. Above all,
private clients.
to the larger firms.
we succeed by providing the high level of
care and personal service required to fulfil
our responsibilities and meet clients’ needs.
Our member firms provide support and guidance to all
types of financial and commercial entities, from ensuring
that regulations are met through to implementing long
term growth strategies, and everything in between.
Services and sectors
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The property and construction sector continues to
develop to meet the needs of customers and the
environment. There has been a noticeable
movement towards niche and specialist services,
with businesses focusing on their core competences.
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Services and sectors
Sector expertise
In our long association with the shipping industry, we have
accumulated an unparalleled depth of knowledge and
breadth of worldwide experience.
Technology
Government, public sector,
education and health
niche and specialist services, with businesses
A technology revolution is sweeping the
globe and the pace of change in the tech
Through practical hands-on experience,
coupled with the ongoing success of
sector means that the need to adapt quickly
we have a comprehensive and thorough
private finance initiatives, has led to more
is vital.
understanding of the issues that affect local
joint ventures and project-based work.
focusing on their core competences. This,
and central government, educational
We are able to assist because we are there,
Specialists from member firms across the
institutions and health authorities. Our
providing integrated solutions to property
globe understand this evolving operating
experience is much wider than external
developers, investors and other sector
environment requires knowledge and
audit. We have dealt successfully with
specialists.
experience of the key issues facing tech
value-for-money/best value auditing;
companies. From valuing intellectual
performance indicator reviews; corporate
Manufacturing and retail
property to complex compliance issues,
governance and risk management reviews;
Manufacturers are facing more complex
data security to business process modeling,
fraud; irregularities and investigations;
business challenges than ever before.
our professionals offer effective, strategic
complaints investigations; public hearings;
A global marketplace is demanding
and operational solutions specifically
and outsourcing.
production of higher quality goods,
tailored to the needs of every organisation.
faster response times and lower costs
We have a track record of maintaining
while mass customisation, outsourcing,
Realising your international ambitions
strong working relationships with clients
and leaner margins are increasing
Globalisation is a key trend in the business
and invest much time in this process. This
competitive pressure. Retailers too are
world today. The nature of the technology
enables our teams to build clients’ trust and
facing intense competitive pressure from
industry means many of the businesses our
helps them feel able to seek their views on
newcomers to an already saturated market.
member firms work with have international
any matter.
Traditional retail models are under fire from
operations or ambitions to globalise.
differentiators in price, product, and service
Property and construction
delivery methods, while purchasing
The global reach of Moore Stephens
The property and construction sector
dynamics are being revolutionised.
International network means that our
continues to develop to meet the needs
We are able to assist because we are
established international team are well
of customers and the environment. There
supporting clients facing the exact same
positioned to provide local market
has been a noticeable movement towards
challenges throughout the world.
knowledge as well as financial advisory,
compliance and strategic solutions to
technology clients at all stages of their
business lifecycle.
Businesses want increasingly specialist and
tailored applications; new technologies continue
to provide opportunities and threats.
Services and sectors
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Sector expertise
By understanding the key market drivers we are able to
provide advice that really adds value.
Shipping and transport
Not-for-profit
Leisure and tourism
Moore Stephens has been associated
We understand that in the not-for-profit
The fast growing leisure sector incorporates
with the shipping industry for more than
sector, every penny is crucial and that best
a number of mini-sectors, including hotels,
70 years. We are in a unique position to
value is an over-riding factor in decision-
sports, restaurants, garden equipment,
provide a comprehensive and confidential
making. Our member firms act for
hobbies, outdoor activities – the list is
range of specialist business development
substantial charities, foundations and
endless! But one thing is constant: high
and traditional support services to the
professional institutions in an audit and
levels of growth and increasing competition
industry. In our long association with the
advisory capacity. Our objective is to help
means that companies must have the
shipping industry, we have accumulated an
our clients prosper in a highly competitive
ability to adapt quickly while differentiating
unparalleled depth of knowledge
marketplace, and services are therefore
themselves from others in the sector.
and breadth of worldwide experience,
geared to helping clients succeed.
We work with leisure and tourism clients to
and with member firms in all of the
principal shipping locations throughout the
Agriculture and farming
help them to gain that all important edge
globe, we are able to provide a truly
Globally the farming and agriculture
over their competitors. By understanding
international service to our clients.
sectors continue to face major challenges,
the key market drivers we are able to
But key to our success is our people:
but it’s not only increasing legislation and
provide advice that really adds value.
dedicated experts who have worked both
regulation. Market demands and global
for and within the maritime industry.
competition have meant that working
methods have become more sophisticated,
Opcost
with highly specialist crop and livestock
Opcost is a unique benchmarking tool for
farming becoming the norm. Farmers will
all major vessels’ operating costs, currently
need to show ever more resilience and be
covering 26 vessel types. The report,
prepared to adapt quicker than ever before.
which is exclusive to Moore Stephens LLP,
Member firms supports a significant
provides information to benchmark vessels’
number of farming clients from all over the
operating costs with the industry average
world, helping them through the minefield
and identify cost saving areas. To find
of regulation and assisting them through
out more about Opcost please visit
inevitable change.
www.moorestephens.co.uk/Shippingopcost
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Services and sectors
In our long association with the shipping industry,
we have accumulated an unparalleled depth of
knowledge and breadth of worldwide experience,
and with member firms in all of the principal
shipping locations throughout the globe.
Services and sectors
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Moore Stephens globally
Moore Stephens International Limited is a
global accountancy and consulting network
with its headquarters in London.
Contact information
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With fees of US$2.7 billion and offices in 105
countries, you can be confident that we have
access to the resources and capabilities to meet
your needs. Moore Stephens International
independent member firms share common
values: integrity, personal service, quality,
knowledge and a global view.
By combining local expertise and experience
with the breadth of our UK and worldwide
networks, clients can be confident that,
whatever their requirement, Moore Stephens
will provide the right solution to their local,
national and international needs.
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