The tax and legal structure established before an investment or acquisition can have a significant impact on future tax obligations, ownership structure, and transaction value.
Because restructuring after an investment or acquisition is often difficult, careful planning at the outset is essential. Hanbridge Partners advises Korean businesses on tax, legal, and corporate structuring throughout U.S. fundraising and cross-border M&A transactions.
Key Services
We advise on investment structures for venture capital and private equity transactions, reviewing key investment instruments such as SAFEs, convertible notes, and preferred equity. We evaluate the tax and ownership implications of each structure to support future fundraising and business growth.
We develop capitalization tables and equity structures that reflect the company's ownership, investment plans, and long-term financing strategy. Our approach supports future fundraising, share issuances, and ownership changes while maintaining a clear ownership framework.
We advise on the tax implications of equity compensation and share acquisitions, including Section 83(b) elections where applicable. We review ownership structures and potential tax consequences to help minimize future tax exposure.
We perform tax due diligence as part of mergers and acquisitions to identify historical tax issues, outstanding liabilities, and potential tax risks. Our review helps clients assess the tax implications of a transaction and supports informed decision-making throughout the acquisition process.