Transaction tax review

Tax Due Diligence for Better-Informed Transactions

We review the target’s tax registrations, filings, records, examinations and unresolved exposures so investors and decision-makers can understand material tax risks before committing.

Focused advisory

Turn tax history into decision-useful findings

A due-diligence review should distinguish documented liabilities from uncertain exposures, recurring control weaknesses and issues that may affect price, warranties, indemnities, structure or post-closing priorities.

We adapt the work to the transaction, available access and materiality. Findings are reported clearly, with factual support, limitations and recommended next steps rather than an unprioritized list of documents.

Scope of support

Tax due diligence may cover

  • 01

    Tax registrations, filing history and compliance status

  • 02

    Corporate tax, VAT, payroll and withholding exposures

  • 03

    Open examinations, assessments, disputes and settlements

  • 04

    Electronic invoice, receipt and record consistency

  • 05

    Transaction, related-party and cross-border matters

  • 06

    Risk prioritization and post-transaction action plan

Our approach

A focused diligence workflow

01

Scope and materiality

We align the review with the transaction, periods and decision needs.

02

Data-room review

We test registrations, returns, records, correspondence and open matters.

03

Risk analysis

We quantify or qualify findings and explain their potential consequence.

04

Decision report

We prioritize findings and recommend transaction or post-closing action.

Questions clients ask

Practical points before we begin.

Is tax due diligence only for acquisitions?

No. It can support investments, joint ventures, financing, restructuring, vendor preparation and other significant decisions.

What if records are incomplete?

We document the limitation, use available corroborating evidence and distinguish confirmed findings from matters that remain uncertain.

Can findings feed into transaction documents?

Yes. Findings can inform price discussions, conditions, warranties, indemnities and post-closing plans in coordination with the transaction’s legal advisers.

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