M&A tax

Ensuring important transactions are tax-efficient

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.

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