Practice area

Compliance & governance

GlobalTax assists in designing and implementing internal policies, compliance processes and governance structures. We treat compliance as a risk management tool, avoiding unnecessary burdens that add no real value.

Approach

Compliance that works in practice

Compliance should not be a set of formal documents with no real application, but a system that allows the business to operate safely and predictably.

GlobalTax steps in to:

  • Design internal policies that fit the business
  • Align compliance with day-to-day operations
  • Identify and manage relevant risks
  • Avoid unnecessarily complex structures
  • Embed compliance within the organisation

Scope

Scope of our compliance and governance advice

The service adapts to the size and complexity of each organisation:

01

Design and implementation of internal policies

02

Compliance programmes

03

AML / KYC (anti-money laundering and know your customer)

04

Personal data protection

05

Risk assessment and management

06

Defining governance structures

07

Review of internal processes and controls

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When it makes sense

When is this service key?

This advice is especially relevant when:

  • Regulated or supervised activities are carried out
  • Compliance policies need to be implemented
  • There are AML / KYC requirements
  • Sensitive personal data is handled
  • Internal processes need to be put in order
  • Compliance must be demonstrated to third parties or regulators

Make legal decisions with a long-term view

If your situation calls for analysis, judgement and responsibility, we can assess it.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Compliance is the set of policies and processes that ensure an organisation meets legal and regulatory requirements. It is key to preventing risks, penalties and operational problems.

They include internal policies, procedures, controls, training and monitoring mechanisms tailored to the risks of the business.

AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) are practices aimed at preventing money laundering and properly knowing your customers in order to reduce legal and reputational risks.

It depends on the activity. In regulated sectors it is usually mandatory, but even when it is not, it is advisable for managing risk.

Policies and processes are designed in proportion to the organisation’s size, activity and risks, avoiding unnecessary burdens that add no value.

Yes. It includes analysis of and alignment with personal data protection rules, with a focus on sound information management.

Yes. The approach is flexible and adjusts to the scale and complexity of the business.

Contact

Would you like us to review your case?

The process starts with a free initial assessment. From there we define the scope, the type of engagement and the fee arrangement. We reply within one business day.

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Costa Rica 1651, Of. 7
11.500 Montevideo, Uruguay
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Spanish, English and Portuguese

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