Tax planning and transaction support

A holistic approach to tax planning and transaction support

With any significant transaction involving an acquisition, disposal or merger, it's important that companies plan for and manage the tax risks to avoid unpleasant surprises. Even more so in respect of cross-border transactions where the tax risks are not limited to a single jurisdiction.

At RSM, we take a proactive approach to transaction support, starting with proper tax planning and a rigorous review of the relevant tax issues. In the end, your company wants to enhance its value from the transaction - a view that we share.

Our commercial focus together with our international network of tax professionals can provide efficient tax planning and transaction support services, from the planning stage to completion.

Our tax planning and transaction support services include:A holistic approach to tax planning and transaction support

  • transaction structuring to maximise tax efficiencies including cross-border structuring
  • pre-acquisition tax due diligence reviews to identify potential tax exposures
  • vendor tax due diligence to prepare a company or business for disposal
  • identification of tax issues to be addressed in transaction documents such as tax warranties and liaising with lawyers
  • advice on financing the transaction to manage the debt/equity mix and optimise cashflow

Key contact

Meet our Tax Experts  

Danette Cheung
National Head of Tax
T: +61 2 8226 4500

[email protected]

 

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