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Buying a Business vs Buying Shares: Tax Choices That Decide Whether a Deal Works
The wrong deal structure can destroy value. This session helps accountants understand the tax impact of buying assets versus shares and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Date:
10 September, 2026
Time:
14:00
Hours:
1 hour
CPD Units:
2
Category:
Taxation
Group:
Channel 2: Growth
Format:
Live Event
R230,00 VAT incl.
Product Information
Many business deals look good on paper but disappoint once the tax cost becomes clear. Often, the problem is not the price — it is the structure.
This session focuses on the tax impact of buying a business versus buying shares, using real transaction outcomes. It explains how different taxes apply, where planning fails, and why clients are often unhappy after the deal is done.
The session is practical and deal-focused. Delegates will learn how to guide clients through structure decisions, spot tax risks early, and avoid being blamed when a deal delivers unexpected tax results.
Presenter/s
Ettiene Retief – Tax Specialist, Professional Accountant (SA), Professional Tax Specialist (SA), M.Inst.D, CPA, AFA MIPA
What will set you apart
By attending this event, delegates will learn:
Understand how tax outcomes differ between asset deals and share deals
Identify the key tax implications of each deal structure
Recognise common problem areas and structuring pitfalls
Apply the correct tax treatment to avoid unintended consequences
Event breakdown
Asset purchases vs share purchases
Tax impact of each option
Common planning mistakes
CGT, VAT, and income tax issues
Managing client expectations
Identifying risk early
Practical deal guidance
Certificate
The following event is awarded 2 CPD units in Taxation.