Taxation of Corporate Acquisition

The seminar will be held in Finnish.

‍Time: Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 8.30–10.00
Location: Merilampi’s office, Keskuskatu 7 (8th floor), Helsinki

Tax is a cost factor in mergers and acquisitions, reducing the seller’s gain or increasing the overall transaction costs. Depending on the structure of the transaction, the tax implications may differ significantly between the parties involved. A well-advised party prepares for the tax consequences well in advance of the transaction itself – potentially achieving substantial savings as a result.

In our seminar, we will explain the logic of M&A taxation from the perspectives of the seller, the buyer, and the target company. We will focus on the differences between share deals and asset deals, taking into account the interests of each party involved. In addition, we will provide practical guidance on transaction structuring, including special tax reliefs applicable to generational transfers of businesses.

Finally, we will review recent case law and examine how the Finnish Tax Administration approaches the deductibility of transaction-related costs for income tax and VAT purposes.

The seminar will provide a comprehensive package of practical information for anyone who may be involved in an M&A transaction in the coming years.

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Programme

8.30 Arrival, breakfast served, and networking

9.00 Opening of the event

• Tax considerations in M&A transactions
• Share deals
• Asset deals
• Transaction structuring and preparation for the transaction
• Utilisation of tax reliefs
• Tax deductibility of transaction costs
• Discussion, questions and answers

10.00 Event ends

Participation is free of charge, but the number of seats is limited. Remote participation is not available.

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