Buying a Business
Acquiring a business brings complex tax considerations from day one. From structuring the purchase to conducting tax due diligence, we help you make informed decisions that protect your investment and ensure you don't inherit unexpected liabilities from the acquired business.
What are the benefits?
Tax Due Diligence
We review the target company's historic tax position, identifying any undisclosed liabilities, HMRC enquiries, aggressive tax positions, or risks associated with previous transactions. This protects you from inheriting unexpected tax costs.
Acquisition Structuring
Buying through a holding company, structuring vendor loan notes, or using an earn-out mechanism can all improve the after-tax economics of your acquisition. We advise on the optimal structure from the outset.
Tax Relief on Acquisition Costs
Interest on loans used to acquire shares in a close trading company can, in certain circumstances, qualify for Income Tax relief. We ensure all available reliefs are claimed and properly documented.
Post-Acquisition Integration
We advise on group tax elections (such as group relief for losses and VAT group registration) that can optimise the tax position of the combined group following the acquisition.
How can Zenus Tax help?
We conduct tax due diligence on the target company and advise on findings
We advise on the optimal acquisition structure and help negotiate tax warranties
We advise on post-acquisition integration steps to optimise the group tax position
We assist with any HMRC clearance applications required for the transaction
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