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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Join our Innovation Incentives webinar series as we explore the latest updates for Round 4 of the EMDG program and the ever-evolving R&D Tax Incentive Landscape.
If you have export ambitions or are currently exporting goods, services, or intellectual property, access to funding is key to enabling your growth aspirations.
The Export Market Development Grant (EMDG) program for FY26 and FY27 is opening soon for Australian businesses with a turnover of greater than $100,000 and less than $20 million.
The program has been supporting Australian businesses to expand globally for a number of years. The reformed fourth round of the program is opening soon and brings some exciting new changes. These changes aim to provide greater certainty around grant funding and potentially offer grantees larger grant amounts.
Watch our webinar to learn about the new eligibility requirements for Round 4 and how to increase your chances of obtaining a grant agreement.
If you are a company innovating in Australia, the Research & Development Tax Incentive (RDTI), Australia’s flagship program, is here to support you.
The program offers generous benefits to offset some of the costs for eligible R&D activities in the form of cash credits or tax savings of up to 48.5% of eligible R&D expenditure. This provides vital support for businesses by funding growth and fostering future innovation.
Join us on 24 October for our webinar to learn about our latest RDTI insights and updates. We will discuss the growing focus on governance and transparency, and the release of new guidance and case studies from the regulators, including the latest machine learning case study released by AusIndustry.
Whether you are a first-time or a long-time claimant of the RDTI, this webinar will help you understand how to access the RDTI and the benefits of doing so, the current regulatory landscape, and the upcoming transparency measures.
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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.
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