Once a decision has been taken to see a business, the optimal sale structure should be determined. Hilary Barclay examines the key tax considerations
It's good to talk
It sounds simple but when a deal is proposed the first important step for the group's tax team is to establish an effective line of communication with the deal team. The ability to influence discussions early on can improve not only the efficiency of the structure but also the structuring process saving time and money.
Facing the facts
The next step is to review the background to the deal in particular the drivers for the sale and the parameters within which the deal structure must be set. Key questions are:
● what is the core asset or assets to be sold?
● is the sale necessary or opportunist?
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Once a decision has been taken to see a business, the optimal sale structure should be determined. Hilary Barclay examines the key tax considerations
It's good to talk
It sounds simple but when a deal is proposed the first important step for the group's tax team is to establish an effective line of communication with the deal team. The ability to influence discussions early on can improve not only the efficiency of the structure but also the structuring process saving time and money.
Facing the facts
The next step is to review the background to the deal in particular the drivers for the sale and the parameters within which the deal structure must be set. Key questions are:
● what is the core asset or assets to be sold?
● is the sale necessary or opportunist?
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