Renesas empowers a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology helps make our lives easier. A leading global provider of microcontrollers, Renesas combines our expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to deliver complete semiconductor solutions. These Winning Combinations accelerate time to market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, intelligent devices that enhance the way people work and live.

Our tax strategy is in line with our Code of Conduct and Corporate Governance guidelines and applies to the following UK entities:

Renesas Electronics Europe GmbH, UK Branch
Renesas Electronics Europe Limited
Dialog Semiconductor Limited
Renesas Design (UK) Limited
Renesas Electronics Operations Services Limited
Dialog Semiconductor Holdings 1 Limited
iWatt Cayman
iWatt LLC
Altium UK Limited

The publication of our tax strategy statement is effective for the year ending 31 December 2024 and is regarded as complying with Part 2 of Schedule 19 of the 2016 Finance Act.

Our tax strategy has been approved by the Boards of Directors of Renesas Electronics Europe GmbH and Renesas Electronics Europe Limited on 8 October 2024, by the Board of Directors of Altium UK Limited on 10 October 2024 and by the Board of Directors of Dialog Semiconductor Limited (on behalf of Dialog Semiconductor Limited and its UK subsidiaries) on 10 October 2024.

Compliance

Tax compliance for Renesas means complying with the applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdictions where Renesas operates.

Tax Risk Management and Governance

We recognize that it is important to ensure management efficiency, integrity and transparency to continuously improve our corporate value. Therefore, we strive to establish an effective management system and implement a variety of measures with the aim of achieving an appropriate corporate governance system, this includes the governance of tax.

We provide relevant information to management to help make appropriate decisions surrounding the management of tax risk.

Level of Tax Risk

The Group’s operations are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including tax risk and in line with our corporate governance system, we assess, manage and monitor tax risk. We aim to ensure that the level of tax risk does not have a negative impact on the business growth and performance of the Group. Where there is significant uncertainty or complexity in relation to a tax risk, external advice may be sought.

Tax Planning

We aim to solidify our position as a global semiconductor company by only undertaking tax planning which will have commercial and economic substance and will have regard to the potential impact on our reputation and broader goals. We will not undertake planning that is contrived or artificial.

Relationship with HMRC

We recognise the importance of establishing relationships that are transparent, fair and prompt, this is reflected through our open communication and collaboration with tax authorities, including HMRC, and the proper disclosure of tax information to them.