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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...
Structure Dictates Strategy: The Limited Partnership Fund (LPF) is the default choice for closed-end private equity and venture capital, while the Open-ended Fund Company (OFC) serves open-ended structures or corporate...
eCCI is Non-Negotiable: Foreign investors must secure and manage their electronic Certificate of Capital Importation (eCCI) to legally repatriate exit proceeds through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). 30% Corporate...
RBI Pricing Guidelines: Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) rules dictate the minimum or maximum valuation price for transferring shares between non-residents and residents. Tax Treaty Nuances: Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements...
Mauritius tax advantage: The Double Taxation Treaty with Nigeria reduces dividend withholding tax from 10% to 7.5%. Delaware structures do not receive this benefit. Capital Importation: Investors must secure a...
Zero-Dollar Thresholds Expand: In 2026, the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) applies mandatory zero-dollar notification thresholds to an expanded list of national security businesses, including advanced data processing and critical...
Foreign private equity (PE) investors can own 100 percent of Nigerian enterprises in most sectors, provided they register with the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC). Obtaining a Certificate of Capital...
Exit timelines vary: Trade sales typically close in 3 to 6 months, while Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) require 6 to 12 months. FCCPC reviews: The...