A corporate transaction or reorganisation is never an end in itself.
We look at the more profound finality and the nature of wealth transfer. Where assets migrate, taxation comes into play.
Acquisition of companies
The importance of business acquisitions:
The acquisition of a company is the process by which one party (the buyer) obtains control over a business from another party (the seller). This control may be full or partial and is usually obtained in exchange for payment.
Our approach:
An acquisition process can represent the culmination of a career, but it can also mark the beginning of a new form of collaboration (management buy-out (MBO), entry of private capital, private equity, joint venture, etc.). Each acquisition therefore takes place within a different context and must be approached accordingly. Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers has extensive experience in guiding various acquisition processes across different sectors.
Our expertise in this domain:
This guidance includes, among other things: a prior tax and legal analysis, conducting due diligence on both the buy-side and sell-side, engaging in negotiations with third parties, and drafting the contractual framework. In short, we provide end-to-end support in what is often one of the most significant decisions you will face as an entrepreneur.
In practice? Illustrative cases:
CASE
Our team of lawyers assisted in the acquisition of a business (goodwill) by an accounting firm. Both the acquirer and the seller are well-known accounting firms in the Kempen region.
The acquisition agreement was drafted taking into account the sensitive nature of the sector, including the professional ethics of accountants, the client portfolio, and the transfer of files. To provide the acquirer with sufficient certainty regarding the completeness and accuracy of the representations and warranties, the agreement included a phased payment mechanism, allowing the purchase price to be adjusted at various stages in favor of the acquirer.
The acquisition of the business resulted in a significant increase in both clientele and revenue for the acquirer.
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“Tax is everywhere”
“Look before you leap”.
A corporate transaction or reorganisation is never an end in itself. We look at the more profound finality and the nature of wealth transfer. Where assets migrate, taxation comes into play.
Advice
Disputes
Are you looking for tax advice based on a firm foundation, written in regular language and which offers a viable solution? Then you have come to the right place at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers! We supplement classic tax advice with a tax risk analysis to ensure that a structure passes the tax administration or court review. Together, we go for well-founded solutions that meet both short and long-term objectives.
Count on the CORPORATE team for assistance with tax audits and discussions with the tax administration, both at the administrative stage and in court. We ascertain precisely what the tax administration will and will not allow in the specific tax files. We also explore the viability of the tax authority’s claims and the arguments you could use to make a difference in court.
Regularisations
Negotiations
What if some components of your assets have not been subjected to the correct tax regime? You can still realise a rectification within a legally prescribed framework, through tax regularisation. The experts at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers can analyse how to use this tax technique correctly and guide you through the rest of a case.
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers are experienced negotiators. Our priority is always the best possible deal for our clients. Whether it concerns contract negotiations, settlements or business transactions, we provide the lasting and most beneficial solution!
Advice
Are you looking for tax advice based on a firm foundation, written in regular language and which offers a viable solution? Then you have come to the right place at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers! We supplement classic tax advice with a tax risk analysis to ensure that a structure passes the tax administration or court review. Together, we go for well-founded solutions that meet both short and long-term objectives.
Disputes
Count on the CORPORATE team for assistance with tax audits and discussions with the tax administration, both at the administrative stage and in court. We ascertain precisely what the tax administration will and will not allow in the specific tax files. We also explore the viability of the tax authority’s claims and the arguments you could use to make a difference in court.
Regularisations
What if some components of your assets have not been subjected to the correct tax regime? You can still realise a rectification within a legally prescribed framework, through tax regularisation. The experts at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers can analyse how to use this tax technique correctly and guide you through the rest of a case.
Negotiations
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers are experienced negotiators. Our priority is always the best possible deal for our clients. Whether it concerns contract negotiations, settlements or business transactions, we provide the lasting and most beneficial solution!
