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Tax Advisory

Strategic tax advice for SMEs and private clients

Tax advisory across transactions, corporate structuring and private wealth – designed to support better decisions and better outcomes.

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Our Value Proposition

Clear, commercial tax advice that supports better decisions

Transaction-Focused Expertise

We advise across M&A and capital transactions, ensuring tax is fully integrated into deal strategy and execution.

Tax Structuring for Business and Personal

We work with business owners and private clients to align tax planning with both business objectives and long-term wealth preservation.

Experienced Advisors

Our advice is commercially grounded and delivered directly by experienced advisors, ensuring clarity, efficiency and execution certainty

M&A Tax Advisory: Sell-Side

Tax advisory for business sales

We advise business owners on the tax implications of selling a business, ensuring transactions are structured efficiently and aligned with wider deal objectives.

  • Pre-transaction structuring, including holding company and corporate reorganisation planning
  • Sale structuring, including earn-outs, equity rollovers and deferred consideration
  • Post-transaction tax planning and optimisation
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M&A Tax Advisory: Buy-Side

Tax structuring for acquisitions

We support buyers and investors in structuring acquisitions efficiently and managing tax risk throughout the deal process.

  • Tax-efficient acquisition structuring aligned with commercial objectives
  • Identification and mitigation of transaction tax risks
  • Financing structures from a tax perspective
  • Post-acquisition integration and structuring
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Corporate Tax Advisory

Strategic corporate tax advisory

We provide ongoing and transaction-related tax advice to corporates and business owners.

  • Corporate and shareholder restructuring
  • Debt financing and refinancing
  • Equity raises and growth share structures
  • Management buyouts
  • Demergers, returns of capital and reorganisations
  • Asset acquisitions, including real estate and cross-border assets
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Tax Controversy Services

Managing tax disputes & audits

  • Revenue Assessments

We provide expert support and representation in responding to Revenue assessments. Our team helps clients review and challenge tax assessments where appropriate, ensuring accurate and fair outcomes.

  • Audits & Compliance Reviews

We guide clients through Revenue audits and compliance reviews, helping to prepare documentation, manage queries, and minimise potential risks or penalties.

  • Disputes & Negotiations

We assist in managing disputes with Revenue authorities, including negotiations, appeals, and settlement discussions. Our approach aims to resolve issues efficiently while protecting your interests.

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Private Clients

Private wealth & tax advisory

  • Succession Planning

We help individuals and families plan for the transfer of wealth across generations, including family businesses and investment portfolios, with a focus on long-term preservation and efficiency.

  • Personal Tax Advisory

We advise on income tax and capital gains tax matters, including with relation to residency status and the taxation of Irish and international assets.

  • Investment Structures

We design and advise on efficient investment holding structures—including family companies, partnerships and trusts—to support asset protection, future growth and long-term financial planning objectives.

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VAT Advisory

Domestic & cross-border VAT advisory

We provide practical and technical VAT advice across domestic and cross-border transactions, as well as advice on VAT issues in respect of property transactions; VAT registrations, returns and reviews; and Revenue audits. Our focus is on optimising VAT recovery while maintaining full compliance.

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Healthcare

“The advice and support that Cruinn Diagnostics received through the process from Alan Kelly, Patrick Dooley, and the FOCUS Tax Partners team was first class. The assimilation of knowledge of the Cruinn organisation and its operations was hugely impressive and was fundamental in ensuring that the transaction was handled professionally and efficiently from start to finish.”

Jack Nolan

Jack Nolan

Managing Director, Cruinn Diagnostics

Technology Services

“FOCUS Capital Partners brought real discipline and clarity to a complex transaction. Their commercial insight, responsiveness, and calm execution at key moments were instrumental in helping us secure the right outcome for all stakeholders. A genuinely world-class advisory team.”

Liam Dunne

Liam Dunne

CEO & Co-Founder, Klearcom

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Whether you’re planning a business transaction, restructuring your tax affairs or managing personal wealth, our tax specialists are here to help. Speak to FOCUS for confidential advice tailored to your goals.

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Frequently asked questions

Ideally at the earliest stage. Early tax input can significantly improve deal structure, reduce risk, and enhance after-tax outcomes. We often work alongside our corporate finance team from the outset, as well as legal advisers, to ensure tax is fully integrated into the transaction strategy.

We provide both transaction-focused and ongoing advisory services. This includes M&A tax, corporate structuring, VAT, tax controversy, and private client advisory – ensuring clients have support across both day-to-day needs and strategic events.

We work collaboratively with legal, corporate finance, and accounting advisors to ensure seamless execution. Our role is to lead on tax structuring and risk management while aligning closely with the wider advisory team to deliver a coordinated outcome.

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About FOCUS

Your strategic advisor from growth to exit

FOCUS delivers tailored M&A, capital raising and tax advisory services to founder-led businesses and SMEs. With deep industry expertise and global reach, we help clients navigate complexity and achieve successful outcomes.