Are consulting fees with regards to a share sale agreement deductible?

By Nicci Courtney-Clarke · Updated

Sisco

Sisco said:
15 April 2016 at 11:58

Are consulting fees incurred for the acquisition of 75% equity shares in company deductible?
TaxTim Nicci

TaxTim Nicci said:
15 April 2016 at 15:28

From the purposes of the company or an individual?
Sisco

Sisco said:
15 April 2016 at 18:25

From the purpose of the company - the 75% equity shares was so the the company could benefit from the synergy it acquired so as to produce income.
TaxTim Nicci

TaxTim Nicci said:
18 April 2016 at 12:24

Yes then you can deduct these fees.