Services
International
We're fluent in international audit & tax services.
In today’s global economy, businesses face increasing complexity as they operate across borders and multiple jurisdictions. Our international audit and tax professionals bring deep experience, global resources, and a highly collaborative approach to support Northwest-based businesses with global operations, as well as U.S. subsidiaries of international and multinational companies.
We provide integrated international tax planning, compliance, and advisory services designed to help you manage risk, stay ahead of evolving tax laws and international tax rules, and align your global tax strategy with your business objectives. From cross-border transactions to international reporting requirements, our team delivers practical guidance that supports confident decision-making.
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Let us translate challenges into opportunities
With Perkins, you can have it all: the personal attentiveness of a local firm combined with world-class capabilities and the consistency of working with the same senior-level team year after year. We regularly support clients as they expand into global marketplaces, navigate global tax reform, and manage international transactions that affect cash flow, tax liabilities, and effective tax rates.
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Provide direct access to senior international tax experts for practical, technical, and strategic advice
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Share insights on industry developments, international trends, and global tax and regulatory changes
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Apply proven accounting knowledge and best practices across multiple jurisdictions
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Ensure a seamless engagement when partnering with international firms and global networks
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Help identify tax risks, tax implications, and opportunities for tax savings and increasing value
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Leverage BDO International resources as needed to support complex international tax services and compliance needs
How can we help?
Our assurance services support domestic companies with international operations and U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies, helping them meet compliance obligations and reporting requirements with confidence.
- Assurance services for companies with global operations
- Transitioning from U.S. GAAP to IFRS reporting
U.S. Inbound
We help foreign investment into the U.S. remain tax efficient while addressing compliance requirements and Internal Revenue Service expectations.
- International tax structuring for inbound operations
- Cross-border financing strategies
- Transfer pricing issue identification and studies
- U.S. income tax withholding and compliance
- Foreign tax credits, repatriation strategies, and branch profits tax
U.S. Outbound
Our outbound international tax services help U.S. companies manage global expansion, international tax strategy, and cross-border tax concerns.
- International tax planning and structuring
- Outbound property transfer
- Income sourcing and foreign tax credit planning
- Transfer pricing issue identification and studies
- Avoidance of anti-deferral regimes (CFC/PFIC)
- Cash repatriation, tax minimization, and global tax strategies
International
Leadership
Our 1:7 ratio means more 1:1
Our ratio of executive-level shareholders to staff is unusually low for a full-service regional firm. That means you receive direct access to experienced advisors who understand the complexities of international tax compliance, cross-border transactions, and global operations.
From day one, our leaders remain closely involved—proactively offering strategy, guidance, and insights that help you stay ahead as your international business evolves.
Don't Take Our Word For It
“Perkins & Co is a responsive and knowledgeable team that has kept us in compliance on the ever challenging global employment tax issues for years. They are a pleasure to work with and highly recommended to partner with on these sensitive complicated issues.”
Anonymous
Client
“Working with Carol-Ann and team at Perkins has brought comfort to a very confusing process. She was always responsive to questions and provided clarification when needed.”
John Johnson
Navex Global
Meet our traveling companions
Expatriate Tax Practice Group
For seamless employee mobility, we manage expatriate tax compliance, program administration, payroll consulting, and international tax planning—helping organizations remain compliant while supporting global growth. Learn more.
IFRS Practice Group
Need to comply with multiple reporting methods across borders? Our IFRS specialists support transitions from U.S. GAAP to IFRS, helping multinational businesses meet international reporting requirements with confidence. Learn more.
BDO: Global allies, local access
We routinely work with BDO’s U.S. international tax advisory group to supplement our substantial in-house expertise, especially for complex transactions and specialized projects.
Since we can tap into BDO International’s network of resources comprising 1,000+ offices in more than 120 countries worldwide, you can expect speedy responses and savvy localized services from us everywhere you do business.