German and Tanzanian members connect on cross-border VAT query
When a pharmaceutical client needed guidance on the VAT treatment of its activities in Tanzania, Anna Ebner, Tax Partner at Pape & Co. in Germany, turned to the MGI network to find the local expertise they needed.
The enquiry connected Anna with Baraka Cassian, Managing Partner at Cassian & Associates in Tanzania, bringing together knowledge from both markets to help the client understand its position and the way forward.
Finding the right expertise
Anna and Baraka held an initial call in early June to discuss the Tanzanian VAT requirements and how they related to the German side of the matter.
For Anna, the connection was quick and straightforward, with a shared approach evident from the outset.
“Working with our colleagues in Tanzania has been a very positive experience. We had a very quick, very easy and professional first call. From our first conversation, it was clear that we shared the same understanding of the project and a similar approach to how best to move it forward.”
– Anna Ebner | Tax Partner, Pape & Co.
Working together across jurisdictions
Baraka also highlighted the value of being able to connect quickly with colleagues elsewhere in the world when a client matter crosses borders.
“It was a pleasure connecting with Anna and the team at Pape & Co. through the MGI network. The query gave us a great opportunity to compare notes on how VAT applies across both Tanzanian and German jurisdictions for a cross-border matter. It was a strong reminder of how valuable the network is for obtaining quick, reliable input from member firms.”
– Baraka Cassian | Managing Partner, Cassian & Associates
Confidence to grow across borders
The collaboration demonstrates how member firms within the MGI Global VAT Group can efficiently connect clients with trusted specialists across borders, helping businesses expand internationally with confidence.
For Pape & Co., having that connection meant being able to bring local Tanzanian knowledge into the conversation quickly, strengthening the support available to the client and demonstrating the Power to Connect across the MGI Worldwide network.
To find out more visit Pape & Co. and Cassian & Associates' profile pages or websites: www.pape-co.de | www.cassian.co.tz/
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