M&A Tax Advisory & Transaction Support

Businesses today face greater pressure than ever to deliver sustainable, long-term value for stakeholders. At KPMG, we approach each opportunity with an investor’s mindset, evaluating how decisions to buy, sell, restructure, can create and preserve value. Modern deals don’t happen in isolation; they are shaped by your overall business strategy, sector dynamics, and the global economic landscape. Whether it’s refining your acquisition strategy, planning divestitures, raising capital or restructuring. You would need to navigate through the complex tax considerations, every decision must align with your broader objectives and the wider market.

To accurately assess the true value of a transaction, it's crucial to understand the historical tax risks linked to the business. To succeed in a transaction, you need to evaluate and quantify the potential for future outcomes. In many cases, tax considerations will be a critical factor in deciding whether to move forward with the current deal.

Our M&A tax practice is dedicated to maximizing value for stakeholders. We offer a comprehensive range of M&A tax services designed to quickly identify key risks and opportunities arising from transactions. This can enhance the bottom line of a merger, acquisition, disposition, joint venture, IPO, restructuring, or refinancing.

Whether you're setting up new operations or joint ventures, considering or integrating an acquisition, or planning to exit a foreign market, KPMG has a global network of professionals we can call upon to provide clients with local knowledge and experience wherever in the world they do business.

We can support you with

Tax Due Diligence

We conduct a comprehensive tax due diligence activity to identify potential tax risks and opportunities in a M&A transactions. Our experts assess the target company's tax position, including tax liabilities, tax compliance, and potential exposures, ensuring informed decision-making.
Structuring an Acquisition or Disposition

We assist clients in structuring acquisitions or dispositions to optimize tax efficiency and align with strategic goals. Our team evaluates the most effective transaction structures, considering tax implications and long-term business objectives.
Transaction Documentation Reviews

Our team reviews transaction documentation to ensure tax compliance and minimize risks. We assist with the preparation and analysis of agreements, contracts, and other documents to ensure they reflect the agreed-upon tax structures and mitigate potential issues.
International Group Restructures

We advise our client on the tax implications of international group restructures, helping businesses optimize their global operations. We support clients in navigating complex cross-border tax issues and compliance requirements, ensuring that restructurings are tax-efficient and aligned with business goals.