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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.