05.06.2018

WTS Global again awarded European Indirect Tax Firm of the Year by ITR

For the second year in a row, WTS Global has been distinguished as "European Indirect Tax Firm of the Year" by International Tax Review (ITR) at this year's European Tax Awards Ceremony held on May 17 in London. The award acknowledges, once again, the excellent work of the well-integrated Indirect tax practice headed by Jürgen Scholz, partner of WTS in Germany. The WTS Global Indirect Tax practice includes experienced tax advisors from more than 100 countries. Its high ranking could be credited to its new thinking and innovative approach as well as its practice orientated solutions. The practice was also praised for its successful set up of an Indirect Tax practice in the Middle East in connection with the introduction of VAT in GCC countries.

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