In any merger, acquisition, or divestiture, the final price paid is only part of the story. The true value of a deal is profoundly shaped by its tax consequences. A poorly structured transaction can trigger significant, unforeseen tax liabilities, while a strategically planned transaction can unlock tax efficiencies and enhance returns for years to come. Our firm provides specialized M&A tax services, acting as your strategic tax architects to ensure that every facet of your transaction is optimized from a tax perspective.
Our process begins with rigorous tax due diligence. Before any deal is signed, a thorough understanding of the target’s tax history and risk profile is paramount. We uncover hidden liabilities, historical compliance failures, and potential risks, which directly inform deal valuation and the negotiation of critical tax warranties in the purchase agreement. Next, we focus on tax-efficient transaction structuring, where the most significant value is created or destroyed. We analyze and model various scenarios, advising on whether an asset purchase versus a share purchase is more advantageous and how to structure financing for optimal tax efficiency under the Georgian Tax Code.
The work does not end at closing. We provide crucial support in the post-merger integration phase to ensure anticipated tax synergies are realized. This includes harmonizing the tax policies of the combined entities, advising on the tax implications of integrating operations, and ensuring the new corporate structure remains compliant and efficient going forward. A successful M&A deal is one that creates lasting financial value, and integrating expert tax strategy at every step is how we help you achieve it.