EMEA Dbriefs - Exit readiness – Key tax priorities to be aware of in advance of a transaction

In today’s dynamic tax landscape being ‘exit ready’ is essential as tax touches many aspects of the deal process. With appropriate preparation, steps can be taken to enable efficiencies, maximise value and ensure the tax implications of a transaction are understood ahead of time. However, where tax is left as an afterthought this can create deal issues which may require complex input in a compressed timetable. Our panel, led by members of our tax team in the UK with input from tax experts in Germany and the Netherlands to provide a European wide perspective, will look at optimising your exit strategy in today’s dynamic tax landscape. We’ll discuss:

• How tax fits into the wider transaction process 
• Structural considerations 
• How to prevent value leakage and minimise risk of tax uncertainties 
• Common pitfalls and diligence risks

Understand how you can plan ahead for your business.