Transferring of a Business: A Practical Tax and VAT Perspective

The webinar will provide a practical guide to the tax and VAT considerations involved in business transfers. This session will cover the tax implications of different transfer methods, VAT treatment of business assets, and strategies for minimising tax liabilities. Participants will gain valuable insights into the planning and execution of business transfers, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

The Speakers

Kenneth Cremona graduated with a Master in Accountancy from the University of Malta in 2015. Kenneth joined RSM Malta in 2016, initially working on Income Tax Compliance dealing with clients established in multiple industries including Gaming, Immovable Property, Investments, Pharmaceuticals and Retail. During 2019, he specialised in VAT advisory and was promoted to a Supervisory role within the firm, and as an Assistant Manager in 2021. Kenneth is also a CPA warrant holder and received the Professional Certificate in Taxation issued by the Malta Institute of Taxation in 2017.

Dr Melanie Ciappara qualified as a lawyer from the University of Malta and further pursued her studies in international taxation at Leiden University, the Netherlands, where she obtained an Adv. LLM in International Taxation. Melanie has over ten years of experience, both in Malta and abroad, where she specialised in providing a variety of services to corporate and private clients, ranging from international tax advisory to tax compliance services.

She is a manager within the tax practice at RSM.