Doing M&A in Western Europe: Tax traps and structuring opportunities
6.12.2021 – With its place in Europe and its integration in the EU, Western Europe tends to be less of a source of tax uncertainties. But conducting business in this area can be a challenge regarding tax environments which are not that similar.
While transactions in Western Europe still present attractive opportunities to many investors, the acquisition process as well as the integration process responds to local specificities even if most of the countries are part of the EU.
Our experts in M&A tax and international taxation often encounter several tax risks threatening the success of the deal-making process or the subsequent integration process. In this study, we highlight what businesses can expect from conducting deals in the region and how they can avoid the tax traps while making the most of the structuring opportunities.
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Elena Aubree Associate Lawyer, Taxation Paris
Dr. Ragnar Könemann Partner Berlin
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