Tax & Structuring
We offer you a wide range of services, the main areas of focus being transactions and tax disputes, nationally and internationally. Our team’s broad scope of expertise covers both direct and indirect taxation. We have vast experience of advising on domestic and international corporate taxation, and we regularly assist clients with matters relating to transfer pricing, incentive schemes, VAT, and customs and excise duty.
Our Tax & Structuring lawyers are known for their business-minded approach to tax law. We combine practical and solution-oriented tax expertise with commercially-driven corporate and M&A work. In addition to leading the market in transactions, our team is especially recognized for its outstanding work in the areas of tax audits and disputes.
International Tax Review, World TaxBased on their abilities, clients and assignments, this practice stands out as one of the clear market leaders in Finland.
We have close working relationships with a number of well-known law firms across Europe, enabling seamless cross-border tax advice that covers all relevant jurisdictions beyond the Nordic region. With a strong focus on international taxation and EU tax law, the members of our team also regularly participate in the activities of various expert groups, including the International Fiscal Association, the Finnish Bar Association’s expert group on tax law, and various cooperation groups of international law firms.
Practice related services
Transactions
- Tax and corporate structuring related to mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity transactions
- Tax structuring of investment funds
- Public company restructurings and tender offers
- Tax planning related to financing and financial instruments
- Real estate transactions
- Management participations and other incentive schemes
- Business restructurings
- Transfer pricing
- Transaction- and fund-related VAT issues
Tax audits and tax disputes
- Consideration payable between related parties in connection with restructurings of business models
- Transfer pricing disputes
- Applicability of anti-avoidance rules in acquisition structures and various other situations
- Applicability of Finnish interest barrier rules in various structures
- Taxation of trust income
- Allocation of assets and related liabilities between head offices and Finnish branches
- Interpretation of the recently implemented new rules in the Transfer Tax Act
- Interpretation of customs and excise duty rules
Recognitions
Roschier’s Tax & Structuring practice is top-ranked by leading international independent legal directories, including Chambers Europe, The Legal 500, Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) and ITR World Tax. The firm has also won several prestigious awards, including the following most recent awards:
- Chambers Europe Awards: the Law Firm of the Year for Finland in 2024 and 2025;
- International Tax Review – European Awards: the Finnish Tax Firm of the Year in 2024; and
- The Lawyer European Awards: the European Law Firm of the Year in 2023 and The Law Firm of the Year: Northern Europe in 2023.
This is what clients say about us:
“Roschier is high quality, super professional and very knowledgeable.”
– Chambers Europe 2025, Tax
“The best experts in Finland. Roschier is clearly on top.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Tax
“Individuals are true experts in their area and work around the clock when something needs to be delivered.”
– The Legal 500 2025, Tax
“Roschier has an excellent knowledge of Finnish taxation and a good business understanding.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Tax
“Roschier has a strong team that actively takes part in ground-breaking litigation and regulatory work.”
– Chambers Europe 2024, Tax
“First-class tax advice, always to the point.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Tax
“Highly professional team with deep understanding of tax and corporate law.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Tax
“Professional, efficient, solution-providing and proactive team.”
– The Legal 500 2024, Tax
