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Russell Bedford provides key tax features of countries

Expansion to new markets involves many challenges and issues that vary widely from country to country.

Expansion to new markets involves many challenges and issues that vary widely from country to country.

Our mission at Russell Bedford is to facilitate this process by providing specialist guidance and advice to those who want to enter international markets.

Expansion to new markets involves many challenges and issues that vary widely from country to country. Our mission at Russell Bedford is to facilitate this process by providing specialist guidance and advice to those who want to enter international markets.

Thanks to a partnership with the International Tax Documentation Office (IBFD), one of the world's leading authorities in the field of cross-border taxation, we strive to provide companies and individuals with key tax data related to the conduct of business in more than 100 countries, through the "Key features of the country" compilations. The International Tax House, IBFD, is a prominent, independent foundation, which consists of tax practitioners from around the world in high-quality independent knowledge and tax research.

The aim of guidebooks on key characteristics of countries is to present a concise summary of direct taxes, indirect taxes, including value added tax (VAT), other taxes. However, the guides are not intended to replace the advice of independent experts, and we encourage those interested in doing business in another country to contact the Russell Bedford member company in the country of destination.

If you want to discuss your requirements and find out how we can help, please contact Russell Bedford International headquarters and we will be pleased to arrange for a preliminary consultation.

The following guides to key functions of countries are currently available. The date of entry into force of the tax and other information are given at the beginning of each guide.

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