Mergers and Acquisitions

We are your competent partner for tax issues in the area of mergers and acquisitions.

We advise you holistically and efficiently on a wide range of problems in connection with M&A transactions.

With our many years of experience, we are your competent partner for answering all questions regarding mergers & acquisitions (M&A, restructuring) and taxes. Our consulting services cover both local SMEs and internationally operating groups.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

  • Advice and support regarding the choice of the right transaction structure (share deal or asset deal)
  • Support in the choice of tax structure for the future management of the company
  • Tax consulting during the preparation of the purchase agreement (review of the tax clause in the SPA)
  • Conducting tax due diligence for buyer and seller and providing a clear overview of the tax risks and obligations associated with the transaction
  • Support in tax integration by means of tailor-made strategies for the use of possible synergy effects and tax optimization opportunities (e.g. regarding loss carry-forwards)
  • Ensuring all tax compliance requirements (incl. VAT)
  • Obtaining the necessary tax rulings in connection with restructurings
  • Support with early succession planning for a seamless transition

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

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Private Equity / Group Structures

  • Conducting tax due diligence for buyers and sellers and preparing tax fact books or vendor due diligence reports
  • Tax and legal structuring and advice on the choice of the optimal transaction structure from a tax point of view and obtaining the necessary tax rulings
  • Tax advice on restructurings such as mergers, amalgamations, spin-offs and carve-outs
  • Optimization of the transaction from a tax point of view as well as advice on the optimal financing from a tax point of view
  • Tax consulting and implementation of management stock option programs and employee stock option programs
  • Tax advice for a management buy-out
  • Support for tax integration and consolidation by merging subsidiaries, adjusting transfer pricing rules, etc.
  • Post-transaction advice, inter alia with regard to profit repatriation from a tax perspective (in particular obtaining treaty clearance)
  • Assistance in adhering to all tax compliance requirements.
  • SPA advice (tax clause, tax exemption) and preparation of contracts

Private Equity / Group Structures

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We provide you with tax support for...

We provide you with tax support for...

  • Assessment of the tax effects of the transaction from the buyer's or seller's point of view
  • Carrying out tax due diligence for buyer or seller
  • Obtaining tax rulings from all cantons (German-speaking Switzerland and French-speaking Switzerland) or the FTA in connection with transactions (in particular regarding the issue of indirect partial liquidation)
  • Post-transaction support from a tax perspective such as obtaining treaty clearance
  • Carrying out the tax due diligence
  • Tax optimization of the merger
  • Assistance with transaction structure and obtaining all necessary tax rulings as well as preparation of step plans
  • Advice on international taxes (APA, transfer pricing policy)
  • Support with regard to the tax implications for the partners or shareholders (e.g. concerning indirect partial liquidation)
  • Structuring the transaction from a tax perspective
  • Integration and implementation of a management buy-in / buy-out by means of a step plan as well as coordination with lawyers
  • Obtaining the necessary tax rulings in connection with the transaction
  • Post-transaction support from a tax perspective
Bucher Tax AG, tax consultancy, tax advisor, Lucerne
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