Tax structuring
Tailor-made structuring advice
“Ignorance of the tax laws does not exempt you from paying taxes. Knowledge, however, often does.” (A.M. Rothschild, 1744-1812).
We know the relevant tax laws, guidelines and rulings and will be happy to design your tax burden with you. With us, you receive individual tax structuring advice at the highest level. We offer creative solutions off the beaten track but remain within the framework of the legal provisions at all times. We provide advice that is economically viable, sustainable, and forward-looking. Our advice can be implemented in real life and does not end with our statement. We know what matters and help you execute it – and, if necessary, enforce it.
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Transformation & Restructuring
In times of change and shifting market and competition conditions, entrepreneurial flexibility and adaptability are essential. In our many years of specialized experience, we combine tax law expertise with entrepreneurial know-how in order to structure transformations and restructurings in an economically viable and tax efficient manner.
- Development of tax-efficient corporate structures
- Tax planning of the structuring steps
- Tax review of draft agreements
- Implementation into the tax compliance
- Enforcement towards the tax authorities
International tax law
We help internationally operating companies to avoid unnecessary tax burdens by designing their structures and business processes. Our consultants have longtime experience in cross-border tax structuring and are internationally networked.
- Utilization of tax advantages in an international context
- Avoidance of double taxation
- Optimization of withholding taxes
- Cost-efficient design of tax compliance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Acquisitions and sales of enterprises (M&A deals) require intensive tax support. Whether you buy or sell, our experienced advisors are at your side throughout the entire M&A process as trustworthy and competent partners. In doing so, we work closely with all parties involved (management, lawyers, M&A advisors).
- Tax due diligence
- Development of tax-efficient deal structures
- Obtaining binding rulings from tax authorities
- Contract review and negotiation of tax clauses
- Accounting and tax implementation of transactions
Holding companies & Corporate structures
We advise you on the optimal design of holding and corporate group structures. Target-oriented holding structures can utilize economic synergies, and at the same time save taxes.
National or international holding structures can bring considerable advantages in ongoing taxation as well as during transactions even for medium-sized companies. In addition to tax aspects, we always consider economic criteria and advise you on whether and in what form a holding or group structure makes sense for your company.
- Setup of holding structures
- Advice on tax groups and profit and loss transfer agreements
- Establishment of central functions acceptable for tax purposes
- Transfer pricing for intra-group transfers
Choice of legal form
The choice of the proper legal form plays a decisive role not only at the erection a company. Considerations on the selection of a legal form are also indispensable for tax structuring, restructuring, or M&A deals. The appropriate legal form can reduce economic risks and simultaneously save taxes.
- Comparison of legal forms from the perspective of the company and the shareholders
- Reduction of the tax burden by choosing the proper legal form
- Utilization of loss offsets
- Tax structuring of the relationship between shareholder and company
We shape the (tax) future of your company.
Are you wondering how you can optimize your company from a tax point of view? Are you about to enter into a corporate transaction or to establish a company and seek competent tax advice? Then we are exactly the right partner for you.
Gläser & Gehrmann GmbH
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Caffamacherreihe 8, 20355 Hamburg
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