As global law practices and flexible work arrangements expand, lawyers are increasingly working outside their home jurisdictions. Whether driven by client needs, secondments, or remote work flexibility, these arrangements can quietly create tax residency and permanent establishment risks, often sooner than expected and without formal firm approval.
When Lawyers Work Abroad: Key Tax Risks to Watch
As global law practices and flexible work arrangements expand, lawyers are increasingly working outside their home jurisdictions. Whether driven by client needs, secondments, or remote work flexibility, these arrangements can quietly create tax residency and permanent establishment risks, often sooner than expected and without formal firm approval.

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