Litigation
Tax allowance for holding period on capital gains realized by individuals upon the sale of shares and previously placed on tax deferral
After all domestic remedies had been exhausted, the case was referred to the European Court of Human Rights (December 1, 2023).
No abuse of law in a structured investment through a French share saving scheme
Pursuant to Conseil d’Etat rulings 418452 and 429393 of June 19, 2020, with opinion of public reporter Anne Iljic, the administrative court of appeals of Paris confirms that the tax benefits attached to a French share saving plan apply to the gains realized upon the sales of shares in private holding companies acquired through such a plan. The court recognized the rationale of such holdings and dismissed the tax authorities’ challenge of the share valuation (administrative court of appeals of Paris, July 20, 2022, 20PA01532 and January 25, 2023, 19PA01230, Kemoun)
No French withholding tax on payments from French sources for services provided by a “totally exporting” Tunisian company
In line with previous court rulings, especially from the Conseil d’Etat, the administrative court of first instance of Paris confirms that a so-called “totally exporting” company is entitled to the benefits of the double taxation treaty between France and Tunisia. As a result, the French withholding tax of 1/3 does not apply to the compensation of services provided to a French business by such entity (administrative court of first instance of Paris, January 17, 2023, 19-11926/1-2, NR-Coms)
« l’un des meilleurs fiscalistes de France et même d’Europe »
« La boutique Philippe Derouin est recommandée pour la gestion ‘de dossiers complexes’ et ses ‘solutions à la fois techniques et pragmatiques’ »
« Philippe Derouin impressionne avec son approche pragmatique, couplée à un savoir pointu et une grande assurance »
Seul Français parmi les 25 fiscalistes mentionnés dans le guide mondial “Best of the Best”
“an irresistible force with an enviable track record in significant tax disputes”.
“an eminent practitioner” known for his “creativity, adaptability and tireless work ethic”.
« Prodigieusement expérimenté, (…) avec presque 40 ans d’expérience, Philippe Derouin est reconnu par ses pairs pour son beau palmarès dans le domaine du contentieux »
« un personnage formidable du marché français » et un « brillant avocat de contentieux »
Philippe Derouin is highly reputed for his tax litigation expertise and extensive tax advisory practice. One market commentator is impressed by his “brilliant career” in the field, adding that: “When he speaks, people really listen.“
Philippe Derouin is recognised for his wealth of expertise handling tax litigation. One source describes him as “very well respected.”
« Lawyer of the year – Paris tax » dans cette spécialité pour 2014-2015
Le « remarquable » Philippe Derouin, doté d’une « expertise fiscale exceptionnelle », se distingue par « son incomparable expérience, sa technicité, sa très grande sureté de jugement et un incroyable savoir-faire de la chose fiscale »
« le meilleur fiscaliste de sa génération », « la Rolls Royce des fiscalistes »
« universellement reconnu comme un polymathe », « sans équivoque le meilleur des meilleurs car il pousse les limites de la créativité fiscale »
« le spécialiste référent du droit fiscal en France »