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Buying or Selling a Company
Making the complex simple
A sale or acquisition of a business will always have tax implications. A buyer and seller will typically have differing objectives when it comes to structuring the transaction.
It can be useful to understand the key drivers for the other party as this can assist in negotiating terms and resulting in a better post-tax result. Whilst the headline deal price may look attractive, if there are any unexpected tax leakages, the post-tax implications of buying a business can look radically different than what was anticipated, which is why getting tax advice early really can make a huge difference.
Valuations
There are many situations where a business owner may need a valuation of their business; and an exit or sale is one of those. There are a number of ways of arriving at an appropriate valuation, and this can depend on the sector in which you operate. The valuation may also be affected by an historic tax position, which we can advise on as part our pre-sale tax due diligence process. (Valuations are also critical when considering some form of approved or unapproved share scheme as part of an employee incentivisation plan).
Structuring a Sale Tax efficiently
We understand that when you are planning a sale or business exit you will be spinning a lot of plates. We can ensure that your sale is structured in a tax efficient manner and that you have a robust, practical plan for that sale, which can be given to your lawyers or corporate finance adviser.
Pre-Sale Tax Due Diligence
Our tax due diligence process ensures that key tax risks are identified early in the deal process, so as to ensure that these do not cause a sale to fall through. We can also advise on those tax risks may be mitigated, thus increasing the value of your business.
Tax Help when Purchasing a Business
When you are buying a business you need to know that you are not inheriting previous tax issues; and that the business will operate tax efficiently post-acquisition. We can help with negotiation of the tax aspects in the sale and purchase agreement, ensuring that you have sufficient legal protection against unnecessary tax exposure.
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Buying and selling a company
