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Non-resident private equity sponsors can achieve tax-free exits on non-land-rich Australian operating companies under Division 855 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, provided the target derives less than 50%...
Cross-Border Private Equity in Japan: Investor Legal Guide Cross-border private equity (PE) activity in Japan continues to accelerate. Corporate restructuring, founder succession, and Tokyo Stock Exchange governance pressures have unlocked...
Inbound acquisitions of Canadian businesses trigger two distinct federal regimes: the Investment Canada Act (ICA), which screens for economic net benefit and national security, and the Competition Act, which reviews...
Statutory appraisal under 8 Del. C. § 262 values target company shares on a standalone basis without deal synergies, while plenary fiduciary breach claims allow broader equitable remedies, including rescissory...
Foreign private equity investments in South Africa run on two parallel regulatory tracks: corporate governance under the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and merger control under the Competition Act 89...
Strict Screening Thresholds: Foreign private equity funds acquiring 1% or more of voting rights in a listed Japanese company operating in a designated core sector must submit a prior notification...
FIRB approval is mandatory for cross-border deals exceeding monetary thresholds or involving sensitive sectors. A $0 threshold applies to foreign government investors and national security assets. Early ATO engagement on...
Greek Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) provide entity-level tax neutrality and EU passporting rights, but demand 3 to 9 months for Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) licensing. Direct cross-border acquisitions via...
Mandatory notifications apply when acquiring over 25% of shares or voting rights in sensitive UK tech sectors under the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA). Closing a deal without required...
Australia Foreign Investment Reforms: Compliance for Offshore Funds Australia's foreign investment regime has undergone a significant shift, making compliance a top priority for offshore private equity and venture capital funds....
Structure Selection: Share purchases are the standard choice for cross-border transactions due to tax efficiency and operational continuity. Asset purchases are reserved for isolating legacy risks and liabilities. Tax Efficiency:...
Hong Kong PE Due Diligence Checklist for Foreign Investors Acquiring a company via a Hong Kong holding structure requires a sharp look at both the local operating business and its...
Trade Sales vs. Secondary Buyouts for PE Exits in Italy Exiting an Italian portfolio company requires navigating a distinct environment of strict regulatory frameworks, complex labor relations, and unique tax...
FDI vs FVCI Route for Private Equity Deals in India
Jun 20, 2026Regulatory Shift: Under rules in effect in 2026, Designated Depository Participants (DDPs) process Foreign Venture Capital Investor (FVCI) registrations on behalf of SEBI. This streamlines the onboarding process. Valuation Freedom:...
Investing in Turkey as a foreign private equity sponsor means navigating a corporate law framework that prioritizes statutory rules over private contractual freedom. Standard international deal conventions (such as drag-along...
Tax-free share exits: Section 626B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 allows qualifying corporate sellers to completely eliminate the 33% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on share disposals. FDI screening timeline...
Colombia attracts significant foreign private equity and cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due to its flexible corporate structures. However, executing a deal here requires navigating unique labor liabilities, distinct regulatory...
Brazil Private Equity: Asset vs. Stock Acquisitions Foreign private equity sponsors entering Brazil frequently make a costly mistake: they assume an asset deal offers the same clean break from historical...
If you are acquiring or selling a business in the Netherlands, choosing between a share deal and an asset deal is your most important structuring decision. Get this wrong, and...
Exchange control is the deal-breaker: South African Reserve Bank (SARB) approval is not a post-closing administrative task. Capital cannot enter or exit South Africa legally without it. Financial assistance rules...