Corporate & international transactions

Corporate transactions are complicated and common pitfalls abound. But there are also significant opportunities available, ranging from a number of capital gains tax roll-overs and other concessions and reliefs, to structuring opportunities.

Our corporate & international tax experts are experienced on advising on these major transactions. We understand the transactions, and the commercial and tax implications arising from them and work closely with our corporate Finance colleagues to provide wholistic advice on transactions.

How can we help you?

• Mergers & acquisitions
• Other corporate Finance transactions
• Corporate reconstructions
• Inbound and outbound investments
• Financial products

Service details

We offer a range of services to support corporate and international transactions.

Mergers & acquisitions
When undertaking a merger or acquisition, a company needs a range of services, from advice on how to structure the transaction to due diligence of the potential target. For a seller, the tax implications of the sale must be understood. Our corporate & international tax experts specialise in providing these services. We understand the structuring needs of each party and the outcomes that each party wants to achieve. We also undertake the due diligence to ensure that there are no hidden tax surprises from the transaction.

Other corporate Finance transactions
Our corporate and international tax experts work closely with our corporate Finance experts on other corporate Finance transactions, such as capital raisings and listings, to ensure that the tax issues are fully understood.

Corporate reconstructions
Many corporate groups are complicated and it is not uncommon for a group to try to restructure. While this might be part of or caused by a merger or acquisition, a reconstruction may just be an internal reorganisation designed to reduce the complexity of a group. Reorganisations can come with a tax cost, either capital gains tax or stamp duty. Our corporate and international tax experts advise clients on any reorganisation to ensure that there are no unnecessary costs, and assist with the drafting of any relevant applications or elections.

Inbound and outbound investments
Australia is part of a global market and there is a significant flow of capital across borders. Several foreign enterprises make investments into Australia while many Australians look offshore for their investment opportunities. Our corporate and international tax experts advise on cross-border investments, on the choice of entity and the mode of investment, and on the tax implications that arise on the cross-border flow of funds.

Financial products
The taxation of financial products is complex and unclear. After several decades of study, it appears that the government may finally enact the final tranches of its 'taxation of financial arrangements' regime. This will completely change the nature of the taxation of financial instruments and, like the 'foreign exchange gains and losses' and the 'debt and equity rules' before them, will create unnecessary complications for the ordinary taxpayer. Our corporate and international tax experts are knowledgeable in these rules and advise on the tax implications from such products, enabling taxpayers to understand their tax obligations on a year-by-year basis.