Turning tax advice into clean, defensible execution
Tax advice is rarely the problem but execution is.
For global media organisations, tax risk often appears when freelancers are engaged quickly across borders, payments move fast, and working arrangements evolve over time. What looks compliant at the start can become exposed later, particularly when financial data and evidence are fragmented.
Project Global supports both in-house tax teams and external tax advisers working with global media organisations. We help ensure tax and payroll advice is applied consistently in practice, even under operational pressure.
Where tax and payroll risk most commonly arises
We see the same challenges repeatedly:
- Freelancers treated inconsistently across jurisdictions
- Payroll and withholding obligations missed or triggered late
- Permanent establishment risk through repeat or extended engagements
- Fragmented invoicing and unclear cost allocation
- Weak audit trails during growth, restructuring or mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
These issues arise through execution, not intent.
How we support tax teams and tax advisers
We operationalise tax advice, without replacing it. Tax advisers provide the guidance and Tax and finance teams carry the responsibility.
We work alongside both to ensure tax, payroll and employment decisions are applied correctly across countries and over time.
Ongoing monitoring of tax and payroll risk
Tax risk does not stand still.
Freelancer engagements are monitored throughout their full lifecycle. Clear triggers highlight when changes in role, duration, location or control may create new payroll, withholding or establishment exposure.
Correct cross-border payroll and tax compliance
Local payroll, tax and social security obligations are applied correctly in each country. Requirements are kept under review and applied in practice, reducing reliance on judgement calls during fast-moving assignments.
Consolidated invoicing and financial control
Instead of hundreds of individual contractor invoices, global freelancer spend is consolidated into a small number of clean, auditable invoices, typically grouped by currency.
This provides clearer financial oversight, simpler reporting and stronger control for tax and finance teams.
Private talent pools with consistent tax treatment
Compliant private talent pools allow trusted freelancers to be re-engaged quickly without repeating onboarding or bypassing tax and payroll checks.
Speed is maintained. Consistency is protected.
Audit-ready financial and workforce records
Payments, classifications and changes are captured as part of the workflow. Not reconstructed later.
This creates reliable records that support audits, reviews and due diligence.
What this means for tax advisers and finance teams
For tax advisers:
- Confidence that advice is applied consistently across jurisdictions
- Reduced retrospective tax and payroll exposure
- Clear evidence if arrangements are challenged
For in-house tax and finance teams:
- Better visibility over global freelancer spend
- Cleaner audit trails and reporting
- Fewer surprises during reviews or transactions
Designed for complex global and multi-country operations
We regularly support tax teams and advisers working with organisations involved in:
- International news and content operations
- Multi-country productions and live events
- Rapid expansion into new markets
- Creator and contributor programmes at scale
Resources for tax teams and advisers
For those who want more detail, the resources below go deeper into our services and the real-world scenarios we support.
Project Global overview brochure
A clear overview of our services, compliance framework and delivery model.
Operational risk scenarios for global media organisations
Real examples of where tax and payroll advice is most exposed in practice, and how those risks are operationally managed.
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Why Choose Project Global?
Gold Service
We tailor our services to meet your exact needs and provide supportive onboarding for your top talent.
Global Experts
We specialise in complex scenarios such as TUPE transfers, and multi-jurisdictional payroll.
Global Reach
Operating in over 130 countries with entities in the UK, Ireland, Germany, USA, and APAC
Robust compliance
Protection from surprises, misclassification, and compliance errors. Safeguard your reputation!
