A Master Service Agreement (MSA) is a standard contract in the subscription software industry. It lays a strong foundation for the relationship between provider and user and establishes a solid framework for other agreements. While the MSA typically ensures protections like confidentiality, clarity on each party’s responsibilities, and guidelines for dispute resolution, sometimes companies need more specific guarantees of service. This is where the Service Level Agreement comes into play.
For lawyers, figuring out tax codes, international tax implications, and how to mitigate a client’s tax burden can be…well, taxing. However, a carefully drafted purchase agreement will ensure that tax questions are a central part of any plan of acquisition, especially when these involve multinational mergers and reorganizations.