Structuring and reorganisation

Company formation
Business reorganisations
Holding structures
Moving abroad and from abroad
Succession
Separation of assets
Protection of assets

Advice & support regarding company set-up
Company formation
The formation of a company entails an interplay of legal, tax and economic factors, including the appropriate choice of legal form, capital structure and the respective tax framework. Timely expert advice prevents unpleasant surprises, particularly when multiple partners are involved.

SCHACHNER supports clients in devising the optimum structure for their business.
National and cross-border restructuring
Business reorganisations
Business reorganisations in the form of mergers, transformations, contributions, exchange of shares, de-mergers, amalgamations or dissolution of partnerships can deliver a number of benefits: simplification of group structures, improvement of liability structures, protection of assets, optimisation of legal forms, preparation for sale, integration of newly acquired companies into an existing structure, fair division of business interests among individual partners or family members, or tax-efficient transfer of a business to the next generation, to name just a few.

SCHACHNER designs and implements business reorganisation concepts, taking care of both the tax and company law aspects.
Design & implementation of holding structures
Holding structures
Clear organisation and straightforward management of business interests together with tax advantages and optimised financing are just some of the benefits and possible applications of a holding structure.

SCHACHNER advises clients on the optimum design of bespoke holding structures with a view to maximising tax benefits, minimising legal risks and ensuring effective management of participating interests.
Relocations of individuals and companies abroad and from abroad
Moving abroad and from abroad
Moving abroad from Austria or from abroad to Austria can entail significant tax consequences. This applies to private individuals and companies alike.

SCHACHNER analyses the tax implications of moving abroad or from abroad and helps clients avoid unnecessary tax burdens or risks through farsighted planning and targeted organisational measures in the international context.
Succession planning & transfer of business ownership
Succession
Timely strategic planning and legal preparations are advisable in order to ensure the tax-efficient transfer of a business and/or assets to one or several successors within a family.

SCHACHNER puts the necessary structures in place to safeguard the future of the business and ensure that assets are not divided. If desired, or where disputes make it necessary, we ensure fair distribution of business interests and assets among the successors or branches of the family.
Separation of assets and business interests
Separation of assets
In business partnership disputes, a clear and fair separation of business interests and assets is essential.

SCHACHNER organises the separation of business interests and assets so as to avoid lengthy legal disputes and economic detriment.
Protection of private and company assets
Protection of assets
Safeguarding assets and property holdings and protecting them against claims from creditors, inheritance disputes or economic risks is key to ensuring a good future. And optimum legal and tax structures for your private and business assets are the key prerequisite for doing that.

SCHACHNER develops bespoke asset protection strategies, advises on the various tax and legal options and ensures that they are implemented with a view to avoiding unnecessary liability risks and preventing unwanted claims.