The volatility of the external and internal conditions in which an entrepreneur conducts business, characteristic of economic relations, requires constant adjustment of the scale, form and organization of the company to the emerging changes. Company transformations, divisions and mergers are one of the important ways to strengthen the market position, financial condition and expand the sales market of commercial companies with a mature organization. Company conversions are certainly an advantageous way to change the legal form of a company. It does not necessitate the dissolution of the "old" company and the transfer of its assets to the new entity. Particularly important for business activity are mergers, or amalgamations of companies, the purpose of which is to concentrate the capitals of the integrating companies. Very often the choice of the form of restructuring of companies or undertaking a joint venture by entrepreneurs depends on the tax consequences. Determining the legal and tax consequences of transformations determines the choice of the optimal strategy for selling and buying a business.

In the "Guide" we introduce our readers primarily to tax issues related to the change of corporate entities. This information is intended to help you choose the appropriate form of restructuring entailing the lowest tax burden. In addition to issues related to mergers, demergers and transformations of companies, the tax consequences of making an in-kind contribution to a company and the tax consequences of redemption of shares are discussed.