Alain Pérusse

Partner | D.E.S.S. Fisc.

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Methodical, open, proactive.

Successfully operating a retail or distribution business is a constant challenge for an entrepreneur. For all questions regarding tax issues, acquisition structuring and sales transactions, or to find advice and solutions for process improvement, Alain is a seasoned expert and the perfect choice.

With more than 20 years of Canadian tax experience, he has worked for a range of clients in the retail, manufacturing and distribution sectors. Through strategic analysis, he is able to provide retailers with key information that will help them better understand the factors leading to the success of their businesses and the challenges they face.

His meticulous attention to detail and deep knowledge of due diligence and compliance requirements make Alain an indispensable asset to any firm.

Fields of expertise

Due diligence in taxation
Structuring acquisition and sales transactions
Reorganization and restructuring
Foreign Tax Structures in Canada and abroad
Privatization

Industries

Retail business
Manufacturing and distribution
Technology
Pharmaceutical
Green energy
Media and entertainment

Academic background

Graduate Diploma in Taxation, University of Sherbrooke, 1996
B. Com., Accounting, University of Quebec in Montreal, 1995

Community involvement

Association de planification fiscale et financière (APFF) – Member, since 1996
Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF) – Member, since 1996

Public recognition

Speaker. “Conquering the Canadian Market. Adopting the right strategy,” Entrepreneurs’ Fair, Paris, 2017.
Speaker. “Update on Corporate Reorganizations,” APFF Annual Meeting, 2016.
Speaker. “The Use of a Trust in the Context of a Sale (Pre-Sale) of a Private Company,” CTF Technical Seminar, 2015.
Speaker. “Protected Income,” CTF Technical Seminar, 2013.
Speaker. “Reorganization involving partnerships,” APFF Symposium, 2012.
Speaker. “Taxable Preferred Shares and Reorganization,” APFF Annual Conference, 2008.

Services

Alain’s Expertise

Tax

Life is full of uncertainties. Taxes don’t have to be one of them. Inadequate tax planning or improper handling of tax issues can result in major financial consequences and restrict your company’s growth.

Transition and Succession Planning

For business owners, the business itself is the ultimate investment. It’s often all in, and the way to retire happily ever after. But what if “ever after” comes before you’re happily prepared?