Why jurisdiction matters in a tech deal
Structure follows the tax code
The same headline price can leave a founder with very different proceeds depending on where the company is incorporated and how the deal is structured. US elections, UK reliefs, Australian CGT concessions and Singapore's share disposal exemption each reward different choices, and most of them must be made before the heads of terms are signed.
Approvals set the timetable
Foreign investment and merger control regimes, including CFIUS, the UK National Security and Investment Act, FIRB and the ACCC's mandatory regime, decide how long it takes to go from signing to completion. We map them at the start so that buyers can be compared on certainty as well as price.
Cross-border buyers pay for preparation
The highest bids often come from buyers in another country. They pay a premium for businesses whose financials, contracts and data rooms already answer their questions. Every market page explains what those buyers look for.