In any jurisdiction worldwide, mergers and acquisitions (or M&A transactions), acquisitions, joint ventures, dispositions or strategic alliance involve a web of formidable challenges, different perspectives and numerous activities and may be characterized as the most complex activities a business can undertake.

Part of them may include intricate issues that require dedicated expert attention, as they may have significant impact on the value of the investment and often pass unnoticed, until it is too late to avoid the trouble. When such deals become cross-border or involve companies with global operations, the additional range of considerations becomes even more daunting.

When these transactions arise in the Greek arena, our tax team specializes in supporting investors every step οf the way; from the earliest stages of planning, through to post merger integration. We are able to provide you with the accurate and timely tax advice that will enable you to secure your interests during negotiations, takeover and post acquisition process.

Our solution:

In particular, Deloitte in Greece may provide assistance in the following parts of a transaction:

• Conducting tax diagnostic reviews (either from a vendor, purchaser or lender perspective) both in the context of private equity or corporate transactions.
• Planning tax-based restructures of target companies and support in their transaction structuring advice.
• Evaluating the structure and financing of mergers and acquisitions to maximize tax efficiency and devising the most efficient tax structure.
• Providing tax advice on post-merger or post acquisition restructuring and planning.
• Overall takeover and post-completion support and advice.

Effective tax planning can help you avoid complicated legal and regulatory tax issues. Shaping and implementing effective solutions for your transactions, requires a full range of tax services combined with deep industry knowledge and substantial M&A experience.

Our team of dedicated and experienced professionals can provide you counsel and assistance for your M&A deals with one clear goal: help you maximize the value of your transactions.