VAT optimisation

VAT on M&A deal fees (for M&A transactions such as acquisitions, sales and refinancing) is on average 20%.

In a non-optimised structure, (the larger part of) this VAT will be non-deductible and form a cost for the acquirer. However, through appropriate structuring a large part of this VAT may become deductible.

If this is your situation

• You are contemplating an M&A transaction that is generating important deal fees?
• You are about to acquire a company and have not yet thought about your future VAT structure and the recovery of VAT on deal fees?
• You are contemplating to carve out part of the business?

How PwC can help you

• Our dedicated VAT team identifies the most VAT efficient cost structure.
• PwC helps in obtaining for the various types of services the lowest VAT rate.
• We assist in optimising the VAT registration process of Newco(s).
• Our VAT experts design a VAT-grouping system which fits your needs.
• We streamline the process of incoming invoices for transaction costs.
• We assist in designing a carve out structure which minimises the VAT costs.