A major transaction can create or destroy value, and tax is often where the hidden costs lie. Before you buy, sell, merge, restructure or invest, you need to understand the full tax consequences.

Our transaction advisory team combines technical tax knowledge with hands-on commercial experience. We know what makes transactions succeed and the pitfalls that cause them to fail. We don’t simply confirm what you already know; we look for ways to add value at every stage.

We support you with

• Structuring. Choosing the structure that minimises capital gains tax, stamp duty and VAT within the law.
• Tax due diligence. Reviewing a target business to uncover tax liabilities before you take them on.
• Mergers and reorganisations. Planning and managing the tax side of combining or restructuring entities, including the effect of Uganda’s double taxation agreements.
• Tax rulings. Obtaining confirmation from URA on how a transaction will be taxed.
• Negotiating tax incentives. Representing investors and service providers in direct negotiations with the Government of Uganda for tax incentives.

We stay with you through every step of the transaction, from first idea to completion.