Recovery of VAT on transaction costs
In many M&A deals it is common practice for the acquirer to incorporate a new company (‘Bidco’) to acquire shares in the target. As transactions progress, a Bidco will typically incur VAT in respect of deal costs so it is important that transactions are appropriately structured so that this VAT may be recovered where possible by the Bidco.
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