A finance leader’s guide to international tax compliance with Avalara

Event information

This webinar is brought to you in partnership with Avalara.

As businesses expand internationally, finance teams are under pressure to manage tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, from VAT in the EU and UK to sales tax in the U.S. These obligations differ by market, product, and transaction type and the financial consequences of getting it wrong are significant.

This webinar provides a practical guide for finance leaders looking to modernise their tax approach by implementing accurate, automated indirect tax calculation at the point of transaction. Join Avalara’s experts as we explore:

• Why tax compliance should be a proactive part of your finance strategy.
• How finance leaders can automate indirect tax calculation to support scale, reduce risk, and simplify operations.
• What to look for in a tax calculation engine to ensure accuracy across borders.

We'll also share real-world examples of how automation improves control, transparency, and confidence for finance teams leading international growth initiatives.

Key benefits

• Automating indirect tax calculation is essential for modern, scalable compliance.
• Avalara Calculation helps finance teams ensure accuracy, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency.
• Now is the time to assess your readiness for international tax obligations - before they become growth blockers.

About the speakers

Chris Abrehart, Tax Technology Manager, EMEA A Tax Technology Manager with a passion for supporting businesses in EMEA across multiple verticals address their IDT compliance needs. Chris has experience helping Mid Market and Enterprise size businesses achieve compliance across their complex tax landscape, typically as part of wider business ERP and/or E-Commerce transformation projects.

Oliver Howorth, Tax Technology Sales Manager, SaaS, Tax compliance automation, EMEA Oliver is a Tax Technology Manager focused on supporting businesses across EMEA and globally with VAT compliance, US sales tax compliance, cross-border challenges, HS code classification, and VAT SaaS solutions. He works with small, medium, and large businesses to simplify and automate compliance, often as part of wider e-commerce transformation projects.

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Costs

There is no charge to attend this event. ICAEW members and non-members are welcome to join.