Merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions represent pivotal milestones in a company’s growth. However, they can also be junctures at which years of careful tax planning may be tested, particularly in cross-border deals involving less developed jurisdictions. In these high-stakes situations, the support of an experienced M&A tax consultant is critical to helping protect transaction value. As transactions often executed under tight timelines face pressure, timely access to on-the-ground expertise through a trusted M&A tax advisory team is essential to manage risk, address local complexities and ensure tax efficiency is maintained throughout the deal.
Our approach
When planning a merger or acquisition, careful evaluation of tax considerations is essential. A well-structured approach to merger and acquisition tax can help ensure that a transaction is efficient not only from a commercial perspective, but also from a financial and risk management standpoint .
Tax is a core pillar of our global, cross-disciplinary M&A offering, integrating valuation, advisory, due diligence and integration support . With deep experience across the full transaction lifecycle, our M&A tax advisory team delivers timely and practical guidance to help you capture opportunities, manage risk and secure effective transaction outcomes.
Our global network spans more than 100 countries and territories, with expert teams in markets such as Brazil, China and India, where tax frameworks are evolving rapidly and transactions can be derailed by complex issues such as transfer pricing and controlled foreign company rules. This breadth of coverage strengthens our ability to support clients across diverse and challenging jurisdictions.
We work with a wide range of corporate clients, from listed groups to privately owned businesses, for whom a significant cross-border transaction can be truly transformative. For organisations that may not previously have required sophisticated tax planning, access to experienced M&A tax consultants ensure that complex deals are structured effectively and risks are identified and managed effectively.
Our services
We provide comprehensive support across every stage of a transaction, including specialised guidance in M&A tax advisory. Our services cover:
- Direct advice on transaction structuring to optimise tax outcomes
- Detailed tax risk assessment to identify and manage potential exposures
- Strategic tax planning for holding companies and newly established corporate structures
- Advice on tax-efficient deal financing to support sustainable transaction funding
- Guidance on tax-efficient returns of funds to investors following a disposal
- Advice on post-acquisition structuring to support integration and long-term value creation
- Thorough tax due diligence to inform decision-making and protect against unforeseen liabilities
Our tools & solutions
Our ability to combine internationally relevant deal experience with deep expertise in local tax jurisdictions enables us to support your business objectives in a tax-efficient manner. This integrated approach is a core strength of our merger and acquisition tax services in Singapore.
With a single point of contact overseeing each engagement, clients benefit from well-coordinated and seamless advice, even for the most complex cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
Who we work with
Our tax advisory services support a wide range of organisations, including:
- Multinational groups undertaking cross-border acquisitions
- Private equity and investment funds
- Family-owned and privately held businesses
- Listed companies executing strategic disposals or restructurings
- Growing mid-market companies entering international markets
Our people
We are proud of our inclusive, diverse and highly international culture. Forvis Mazars’ international tax team delivers specialist support across five continents, combining deep knowledge of both national and international tax regimes. This breadth of expertise underpins our merger and acquisition tax services on a global scale.
From cross-border mergers and acquisitions to transfer pricing, international financing structures and the establishment of new overseas operations, our experienced team provides practical, specialist guidance to help you navigate complex tax environments with confidence.
Talk to our M&A tax advisory team
If you are planning a merger, acquisition or disposal, our team can help you structure your transaction with confidence.
Contact us to discuss how our M&A tax consultants can support your next transaction.