Tax

For many years, LWM Avocats has been a trusted partner for executives of start-ups and scale-ups, innovative companies, international groups and investment funds. With cutting-edge expertise, we provide both strategic advice and tax litigation services, particularly on complex issues with high economic stakes.

Our practice is structured around three pillars. First, executive and shareholder taxation, including optimizing remuneration, dividends and asset structuring. Second, equity-based compensation schemes, with support in setting up BSPCEs (startup stock options under French law), AGAs (RSUs under French law) stock options and equivalent incentive mechanisms. Finally, innovation taxation, based on the R&D tax credit (CIR), Young Innovative Company (JEI) status and the IP Box regime, to maximize the competitiveness of innovative businesses.

Our team is regularly consulted on international matters, whether they involve setting up operations abroad, expatriating executives, or cross-border restructuring operations.

LWM Avocats stands out for its integrated approach, working in synergy with employment law and IP/IT teams to ensure smooth, secure and pragmatic structuring.

In tax litigation matters, the firm is recognized for its ability to manage tax audits and disputes with rigor, defending its clients’ interests and minimizing the financial risks associated with tax reassessments.

LWM Avocats’ approach is based on agility, continuous monitoring and deep knowledge of tax law as it applies to innovative environments. The team anticipates emerging matters, including crypto-asset taxation, green taxation and CSR issues.

Each file benefits from a tailored analysis and, where necessary, advance tax rulings (rescrits fiscaux) are sought to ensure optimal legal certainty.