Tax Risks

Tax Risks
Political risk is a type of risk faced by investors, corporations, and governments that political decisions, events, or conditions will significantly affect the profitability of a business actor or the expected value of a given economic action.
The need to protect assets, staff and reputation is a major concern to companies across the world. In light of increased global terrorist and criminal activity and the associated effects on business, risk should be on the agenda of all Organisations with overseas activities.
Micro and Macro political risks are often complicated to assess and are not confined to terrorism or the threat of external forces; in fact Organisations face issues from their own staff, suppliers and customers, as well as the environment that they operate within.
Our international network enables us to provide support domestically and abroad with local knowledge and proportionate best practice for your operating environment and business sector.
Matrix carries out this work all around the globe and in all types of operating environments for our clients.
Micro level Political Risks can include:
- Disorderly political manifestations
- Foreign threat of invasion / armed conflict
- Terrorism or large and unpredictable change
- High levels of crime and violence
- Trade disputes and Civil unrest
- Nationalisation of assets or property
Macro level Political Risks can include:
- Environmental Policies
- Monetary and Fiscal policies
- Immigration Policies
- Inflation
- Agricultural support to local population
- Schemes of regional development
For assistance with Political Risks call us on 0203 781 9300 or email political@matrixrisksolutions.com.