Federal Budget implications for M&A activity and transaction strategy
InsightExplore how the Federal Budget 2026–27 reshapes M&A in Australia, with CGT changes, trust tax reforms and implications for deal structuring and transaction timing.
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If you are struggling with the complexities of Significant Global Entity (SGE) and Country by Country Reporting Entity qualification (CbCRE) in Australia, you are not alone. It can be challenging to understand whether your business is classified as an SGE, particularly as the definition has evolved in Australia. You may not even be aware you fall under this classification. However, being an SGE triggers additional mandatory annual compliance obligations for tax purposes and carries large penalties for non-compliance. Questions that help to define your status:
If these questions are making you think twice, watch back our webinar featuring Chris Dunne (Corporate Tax Partner), Christine Cornish (Transfer Pricing Partner), and Arani Ganendren (Transfer Pricing Senior Manager) as they delve into the SGE and CbCRE concepts, clarify common misconceptions, and share real-world examples of companies grappling with the same question - are we an SGE?
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Explore how the Federal Budget 2026–27 reshapes M&A in Australia, with CGT changes, trust tax reforms and implications for deal structuring and transaction timing.
On Thursday 4 June 2026, South Australian Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis handed down the 2026-27 state budget, with a continued focus on health and housing.
In this episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, Corporate and International Tax Partner Vince Tropiano unpacks the changes one week on, covering what was announced, key structuring considerations and, most importantly, why a conversation with your adviser to model potential implications is the best place to start.