Buying a Business – Tax Due Diligence for SMEs (live webinar)

Price excludes GST. Broadcast Date: 28 October 2026 (10-11am)

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Buying a business can be a significant investment, but for SMEs the due diligence process is sometimes treated as a relatively simple exercise. Understanding exactly what is being acquired — and what risks or liabilities may come with it — is critical before committing to a transaction.

 

This practical webinar will examine the tax due diligence issues that can arise when buying or selling a business. It will highlight key “red flags” to watch for and consider the tax implications and structuring options that should be addressed before an agreement is confirmed.

 

Led by Jarod Chisholm, Managing Partner (NZ) Tax Advisory at Findex/Crowe, the webinar will provide practical guidance for advisers involved in SME business purchases and sales.

 

WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED?

 

  • The importance of tax due diligence when buying or selling an SME business
  • Understanding what is actually being acquired and identifying potential risks and liabilities
  • Key tax “red flags” to look out for during the purchase or sale process
  • Tax issues that may arise in business acquisitions
  • Options for structuring a business purchase or sale
  • How transaction structure can affect potential tax liabilities
  • Issues to consider before confirming an agreement

 

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

 

A business acquisition can involve risks and tax liabilities that may not be immediately apparent. The period before an agreement is confirmed provides an important opportunity to identify potential issues and consider whether the proposed transaction is structured efficiently.

 

This webinar will help you approach SME business purchases and sales with a clearer understanding of the tax due diligence process, the warning signs to look for and the structuring issues that should be considered before the deal is done.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

 

This webinar will be particularly relevant to:

 

  • Accountants and tax advisers
  • Business advisers involved in SME acquisitions or sales
  • Professionals advising clients on the purchase or sale of a business
  • Advisers who want to better understand the tax risks and structuring considerations associated with business transactions

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

 

By attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

 

  • Identify key tax due diligence considerations when advising on the purchase or sale of an SME business
  • Recognise potential tax “red flags” and liabilities that may need to be investigated before an agreement is confirmed
  • Consider tax-efficient structuring options and the issues that may influence the structure of a business transaction

 

PRESENTER

 

Jarod Chisholm, Managing Partner (NZ) Tax Advisory, Findex/Crowe

 

Jarod is the New Zealand Managing Partner of Tax Advisory for Findex/Crowe, based in Dunedin. He advises on a wide range of tax matters, including overseas investment issues, business sales and structuring. His main areas of interest include international tax, foreign investments and structuring business operations and sales.