Tax is one of the firm’s main fields of work. Our philosophy is that tax is a ubiquitous issue, running through all areas of law.

The attorneys in the tax department of EQA Avocats have recognised expertise in both tax structuring for groups of companies and deal planning for French and international mergers and acquisitions deals.

The firm advises individuals, small businesses and their directors as well as listed European groups.

The attorneys in our tax department combine global expertise and local tax competencies covering France, Germany and Russia. The department is composed of French and foreign tax specialists accustomed multi-jurisdictional structuring.

The tax department also supports businesses, helping them to contend with the ever-changing tax environment.

In this context, the lawyers of the tax department support the structuring of French and foreign groups of companies and the determination of group tax strategies.

The firm’s tax department is also involved in transactional matters and assists clients at all key stages of their external growth transactions: carrying out preliminary audits, detailing and quantifying the risks identified during the audit, defining the tax structure of the deal and planning for how the resulting grouping will be taxed.

In the field of taxation for individuals, our tax department advises clients on inheritance anticipation for both their personal and professional assets, and on the optimal structures for their real estate portfolio.

The department’s attorneys also assist individuals in meeting their annual filing obligations in respect of both personal income and real estate wealth tax.

In the field of labour taxation, our tax specialists are regularly called upon by companies seeking to structure their directors’ remuneration, and in particular to put in place management packages.

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Étienne Epron on France 24: U.S. and European sanctions — what impact on the rule of law in Europe?

Étienne Épron, managing partner of EQA Avocats, will intervene within the morning show of Philomé Robert of France 24, this Sunday, February 01, 2026, 9am Paris time. This intervention will focus on the US and European sanctions mechanisms and their impact on the rule of law in Europe. https://www.france24.com/fr/direct

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EQA Avocats assisted Pozzi Milano S.p.A. in the acquisition of a majority stake in Venditio SAS

After several months of negotiations, the Italian company Pozzi Milano SPA, specialized in the production of tableware, purchased 90% of the share capital of Venditio SAS, its commercial agent for France and Belgium. On March 21, 2025, the transaction was finalized. The acquisition of the remaining 10% of the share capital may take place until… Continue reading EQA Avocats assisted Pozzi Milano S.p.A. in the acquisition of a majority stake in Venditio SAS