Business transfer

Is it unfair to sell a company with its cash?

The courts may now regard this as tax abuse. Caution is therefore advised.  The tax treatment of a sale of a company’s shares containing cash is in turmoil. And for

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Family businesses: one model, three circles, seven territories

When we think of family businesses, the diagram that naturally comes to mind is that of two circles: the family and the business. The interaction between these two systems creates

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Success in family transfer

Transferring businesses Making the family transfer a success Some tips to prevent a family business transfer from going wrong. When it is time to find a successor for the business,

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Prepare the future of your company!

You have spent years building your business. Have you ever thought about the time when you pass on the torch? No doubt you want to leave your life’s work to

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The «Batna», an essential tool in any negotiation

The Batna, or the best alternative to the negotiated solution, allows the discussion to begin calmly. Who is not familiar with the Batna (1), the cornerstone of integrative negotiation taught

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Carve-out of assets prior to sale or how to make the bride more attractive

« Carve-out » s a way of cleaning up the target company before the sale, and should be applied with caution.  When a company is preparing to sell, it may

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