Our team of real estate specialists includes experienced professionals from our Tax, Advisory, and Assurance business lines.

Real Estate & Construction

Real Estate & Construction

Our team of real estate specialists includes experienced professionals from our Tax, Advisory, and Assurance business lines. We advise large and mid-sized real estate clients, investors, developers and finance providers about a range of financial and tax matters.


Main Industry Issues

  • Real estate development in Slovakia has boomed over the last few years, but the economic crisis has significantly reduced the volume of real estate projects and deals.
  • Distressed assets, in particular residential and commercial properties are in need of restructuring.
  • International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are now compulsory for some companies.
  • Careful planning can optimize the tax position for real estate projects.
  • Cost control and strong project management are essential to maximize potential returns on real estate projects.
  • Measures to optimise cash flow can reduce the impact of the global economic downturn.
  • A strong focus on quality and compliance maximises financing and sale opportunities.

We can assist with

  • Independent Business Review and financial restructuring
  • Disposal of assets
  • Buy-side due diligence (pre- and post-acquisition) and sell-side due diligence on real estate companies
  • Pre- and post-acquisition project structuring for a cost-effective and tax-efficient structure
  • Tax and related advice on real estate investments in Slovakia
  • Advice on designing exit strategies – optimizing the commercial and tax position
  • Cost reduction advice
  • Advice on cash flow and working capital management
  • VAT advice, including maximising VAT reclaim opportunities
  • Financing advice to borrowers and lenders
  • Managing tax, accounting, and legal aspects of international real estate projects
  • Advice on inward investments, including establishing companies in Slovakia
  • Financial and tax forecasts
  • Dispute resolution with contractors, suppliers, and buyers and sellers or real estate
  • Reviewing investment prospectuses, share purchase agreements, and other documents from a financial, tax and legal perspective
  • Audit services
  • Tax and accounting compliance services

Contact us

Ladislav Haladej

Ladislav Haladej

Senior Attorney, PwC Slovakia

Tel: +421 911 799 182

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