Mark Taylor
Tax Director, Duncan and Toplis
Global tax compliance challenges for mid-market businesses
August 15, 2026
Global tax compliance challenges are climbing the boardroom agenda for ambitious mid-market businesses.
In a recent article in Bloomberg Tax Journal, Mark Taylor, Chair of the Kreston Global Tax Group and Tax Director and Head of International at Duncan & Toplis, a Kinbrook Group company, examines how international tax reforms and changing trade conditions are creating new compliance demands for growing businesses.
While measures such as OECD Pillar Two and BEPS are often associated with the world’s largest multinational groups, their practical impact can extend much further. Smaller subsidiaries may face new reporting and data requirements because of the size and structure of their wider international group. At the same time, transfer pricing rules, mandatory disclosure regimes and greater information sharing between tax authorities are increasing expectations around international tax governance.
For mid-market businesses, the challenge is particularly acute. Large multinationals often have dedicated tax teams, established systems and significant resources to manage complex reporting obligations. Smaller internationally active businesses can face similar requirements without the same infrastructure.
Tax is also increasingly interconnected with wider commercial decisions. Tariffs, supply chains, market entry structures and access to reliable financial data all need to be considered as part of international expansion planning.
Mark argues that this complexity should not deter businesses from pursuing international growth. Instead, organisations need to consider tax, compliance and geopolitical factors much earlier and ensure the right systems, data and local expertise are in place from the outset.
Read Mark’s full article in the Bloomberg Tax Journal to explore the international tax and compliance issues mid-market businesses should consider when planning overseas growth.
