VAT Compliance Fair Join us in exploring the VAT technology universe! Tuesday, 21 February 2017

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1 VAT Compliance Fair Join us in exploring the VAT technology universe! Tuesday, 21 February 2017

2 VAT Compliance Fair Join us in exploring the VAT technology universe! The world of VAT and customs reporting is changing rapidly. As businesses, we re living in a world, which is becoming increasingly globalised, with the adoption of more and more VAT and other indirect taxes. Tax authorities are requesting more detailed transactional information than ever before and more quickly. At the same time new technologies are introducing unprecedented methods to track both indirect and direct taxes. It has now become business critical to keep up to date with your VAT compliance responsibilities and to be ready for more thorough questioning from your tax authorities. The best way to achieve this, we believe, is to embrace the new technologies available. Come and join us at our VAT Compliance Fair where we d be happy to show you 6 of our digital PwC tools and compliance stations all based on years of experience working with our clients all over the world. Let s go on a scavenger hunt across the VAT technology universe and let s reach for the STARS. Take a tour of our digital tools to obtain a general overview and optionally register for a 1-to-1 meeting for a more in-depth look at any of the topics with one of our professionals. Join us and learn more about which tools may be the right match for you and your business. We look forward to travelling the VAT compliance universe with you. Best regards, Julia Sailer Ilona Paakkala Director VAT Director, ITX Technology Leader

3 Programme 8:30 Guest registration and welcome coffee 9:00 Introduction Julia Sailer, Director VAT, PwC Ilona Paakkala, Director, ITX Technology Leader, PwC 9:15 Group presentations (Tools/Stations) 11:30 Lunch, Networking 12:30 Individual Meetings (Option)

4 Tools/Stations (Topics) 1 VAT compliance technology Our STARS compliance and analytics solution enables the automation of indirect tax returns, as well as providing detailed analysis of underlying transactional data. It helps standardise processes, increase efficiency and reduce risk in VAT compliance. Andrew Hocking, Senior Manager, International VAT, PwC Sabine Böhm, Manager, Indirect Tax, PwC 2 VAT reconciliation solutions PwC has different solutions to help you with VAT/turnover reconciliation, from an automated excel-based solution building on standard ERP VAT reports to an SAP-integrated programme which allows automated reconciliation preparation directly in SAP. An automated solution helps you reduce the manual workflow involved in setting up a VAT/turnover reconciliation in line with Swiss VAT law, and allows you to focus more on the analysis of transactions. Daniel Strohmeier, Manager, Indirect Tax, PwC Sandra Wirz, Senior Manager, ITX-Technology, Process & Controls, PwC 3 Data analytics in indirect tax The introduction of data analytics for indirect tax by authorities in most EU countries is now an impending reality. To become more efficient and create greater value for the broader business, tax functions need to take a closer look at the data they collect, the technology and processes they use, and rethink their approach to tax data management. PwC data analytics provides a complete view of the VAT risks and the opportunities that arise from using data smartly. Graham Tilbury, Senior Manager, Tax Data Analytics Leader Switzerland, PwC Jari Kärkkäinen, Assistant Manager, Tax, PwC

5 4 Taxmarc for SAP Taxmarc is an add on to the SAP-system and gives an insight into all the data which is relevant for determining the VAT that is payable or receivable. The system facilitates VAT treatment for each individual transaction. Nassim Tanouti, Senior Manager, Indirect Tax, PwC Ron Sperling, Director, ITX - TPC, PwC 5 VAT refunds re-imagined Businesses operating across borders often incur significant amounts of local VAT on expenses. Global reclaim Assessor (GrA) is a solution that enables the processing of invoices for VAT refund claims in a cost-effective way, helping businesses to recover the VAT paid and to optimise cash flow. Jeannine Haiböck, Senior Manager, Indirect Tax, PwC Ilona Paakkala, Director, ITX Technology Leader, PwC 6 Customised-Import Making import data visible with a diagnostic tool: With Customised-Import we can analyse the import data of a company, looking at a variety of aspects of import handling, quantifying savings and risk potential, and making the data visible to different interest groups in an easy and intuitive way. Christina Haas Bruni, Senior Manager, Customs Consulting, PwC Paavo Östberg, Manager, Customs consulting, PwC Individual Meetings You have the option to register for a 1-to-1 meeting for a more in-depth look at any of the topics with one of our professionals. You also have the opportunity to personally discuss any other challenges you may have being compliant with VAT.

6 Organisation Date Tuesday, 21 February 2017 Venue PwC, Birchstrasse 160, 8050 Zurich Registration The number of participants is limited. Contact PwC Denise Isler Birchstrasse Zurich