Due diligence
Tax and financial due diligence
Due diligence is an in-depth review of a company before you acquire it, invest in it or merge with it. It tells you what you are actually buying: its real numbers, its risks and its contingencies.
Tell us about your case
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Due diligence
When you need it
- Before acquiring a company or a stake in one
- Before investing in a business or bringing in a new shareholder
- In a merger between companies
- When a foreign group is acquiring a company in Mexico
Due diligence
What we review
We focus on tax, accounting and finance, which is where the surprises usually are.
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Tax position
We review compliance with taxes and contributions, and identify potential liabilities or contingencies with the SAT, the IMSS or Infonavit.
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Financials
We check whether the financial statements reflect the reality of the business: revenue, debt, assets and commitments.
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Business value
If you need it, we add a valuation of the company to support the price negotiation.
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Findings report
We deliver a report with what we found, its potential impact and what to negotiate or protect in the purchase agreement.
Due diligence
How we work
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Scope
We agree with you what to review, based on the transaction and your main concerns.
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Access to information
We review the information provided by the target company, with the confidentiality the deal requires.
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Analysis
We cross-check figures, tax returns and documents to identify risks.
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Report
We present the findings so you can decide and negotiate on solid information.
Frequently asked questions
What is due diligence?
It is a process of investigating and reviewing a company before an acquisition, an investment or a merger. Its purpose is to confirm that what the seller says is true and to uncover risks that are not in plain sight.
What types of due diligence are there?
The most common are tax, financial, legal and labor. We do tax and financial due diligence, which cover taxes, contributions and the numbers. If the deal needs the others, they are coordinated with the appropriate specialists.
What is the due diligence report for?
To decide whether to go ahead, to negotiate the price and to protect the buyer in the agreement against the contingencies identified.
Can you work with a foreign buyer?
Yes. Our partners work in English and Spanish, and we can prepare the report in English for headquarters or investors.
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Planning to acquire or invest in a company?
Tell us about the deal. We’ll tell you what to review before you sign.