Susquehanna UK Limited Tax Strategy

The Susquehanna International Group of Companies (“Susquehanna”) is a world-leading technology-empowered financial trading group. Founded in 1987, Susquehanna has grown from an options trading firm on the floor of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange to one of the world’s largest privately held financial institutions. Today, with offices around the world, Susquehanna trades almost every major financial product and is recognised for its disciplined and quantitative trading approach and its leading-edge trading systems. 
Susquehanna’s European presence was established in Ireland in 1999 and includes affiliates such as Susquehanna UK Limited (“Susquehanna UK”), which provides trading and support service personnel to affiliate companies.

Susquehanna UK pays corporate taxes, employment related taxes, value-added taxes (“VAT”), and other applicable taxes. The taxes paid represent a significant contribution to the economy and Susquehanna UK is committed to complying with tax laws and having open and constructive relationships with tax authorities (the “Revenue Authorities”). 
Susquehanna UK was established in 2023 and provides trading and sales support services to the operations of its affiliates, Heights Capital UK, LLC and CVI Advisors, LLC, in the UK.

Tax Risk
Susquehanna UK has exposure to UK corporate taxes, VAT, and employment related taxes.

Management of Tax Risk
Susquehanna UK identifies, assesses, and manages tax risks and accounts appropriately. Susquehanna UK employs risk management measures which include use of dedicated in-house accountants, access to Susquehanna’s tax department, and the engagement of external advisers as appropriate to assist in management of tax risk. 

Governance
The board of directors of Susquehanna UK (the “Board”) has ultimate responsibility for the management of the affairs of the company including development and ongoing review of strategy and policies. The head of tax function in Susquehanna UK is responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures are in place, maintained, and used consistently for supporting the management of tax risk and ensuring compliance with tax law.  The head of tax function in Susquehanna UK is also tasked with ensuring that the tax team has the necessary skills and experience to manage tax risk and ensure tax compliance. Susquehanna UK is averse to governance risk.

Tax Planning
Susquehanna UK engages in tax planning in order to support its business, correctly reflect commercial activity, and adhere to relevant tax law. Transactions between group companies are conducted on an arm’s-length basis and in accordance with current principles of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. External advisors are engaged as required to assist with tax planning.

Working with Revenue Authorities
Susquehanna UK seeks to build and maintain a constructive relationship with Revenue Authorities. Where possible, Susquehanna UK engages with Revenue Authorities in order to achieve certainty and agreement on the tax treatment of particular events.