Tax problems for companies operating internationally can be a mine field. Vodaphone recently spent years in a tax battle in the Indian court systems over the tax owed by the seller of a mobile phone company that Vodaphone purchased. Australian companies wanting to do business in the United States and United States companies wanting to operate in Australia have numerous issues from transfer pricing to determination of permanent establishment. The best way to avoid potential tax liabilitis is to have a thourough review of potential tax liabilities and tax structures. The review would not only prevent problems but it will help to minimize total international tax liability