Recent activities and results
Favorable tax ruling on the patronage of “Lumière Yann Kersalé” endowment fund (June 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)
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 »
“He is extraordinary. His advice is so bespoke and of such high quality, it can be compared to haute couture,” said clients
« le meilleur fiscaliste de sa génération », « la Rolls Royce des fiscalistes »
« un personnage formidable du marché français » et un « brillant avocat de contentieux »
Seul Français parmi les 25 fiscalistes mentionnés dans le guide mondial “Best of the Best”
« l’un des meilleurs fiscalistes de France et même d’Europe »
“an irresistible force with an enviable track record in significant tax disputes”.
« 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 »
« l’un des meilleurs fiscalistes à Paris, offrant de superbes connaissances ainsi qu’un fort potentiel technique »
« Lawyer of the year – Paris tax » dans cette spécialité pour 2014-2015
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 impressionne avec son approche pragmatique, couplée à un savoir pointu et une grande assurance »
« le ‘sidéral’ Philippe Derouin au bureau de Paris est un génie dès qu’il s’agit de questions fiscales »
Philippe Derouin is recognised for his wealth of expertise handling tax litigation. One source describes him as “very well respected.”
