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Tax considerations for M&A
Analyzing tax complexities, putting together a detailed strategy and drawing up a viable implementation plan can be differential in terms of returns in mergers and acquisitions.
Although tax aspects alone are not motivators for establishing a M&A deal, they can end up being relevant drivers – especially in LatAM and Brazil, where tax laws are complex and could really compromise an operation.
In this context, Deloitte Tax Advisory experts developed an article for the 5 minute reading series that presents six points of attention related to taxes in an M&A scenario:
- Robust financial model
- Debt vs. equity funding sources
- Valuation & due diligence
- Purchase price allocation method
- Target business model
- Exit strategies
The material developed by our professionals also provides tax guidelines for cross-boarder deals. Read the full article and understand how to prepare for the obstacles that tax complexities can bring to mergers and acquisitions.
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