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Tax planning in business sales – Opportunities and pitfalls

Tax planning in business sales – Opportunities and pitfalls

Opportunities and pitfalls in business transfers

Anyone transferring or taking over a business faces far more than legal and organisational issues. Tax consequences often determine whether a succession succeeds – and how costly it becomes.
Attorney Jörg Frei, notary and Swiss-certified tax expert at SwissLegal asg.advocati in St. Gallen, addresses in his article the prominent pitfalls that frequently cause difficulties in business transfers. He provides a clear overview, highlights risks and explains what truly matters when structuring a business succession.

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Tax planning in business sales – Opportunities and pitfalls

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