Richard Coombs, tax partner at Bates Weston looks at selling part of a business and considers whether a business separation demerger is the answer.
Business separation demerger
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Business Structure
Business Structure
EOT Deferred Consideration
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, considers the implications of using deferred consideration to pay outgoing shareholders when an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is created.
EOT Share Valuation
The tax costs of overvaluation are significant should HMRC consider the transaction overvalued. Getting an independent valuation early in the EOT thought process is important.
Disqualifying an EOT
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston looks at the events which can disqualify an EOT and at who becomes responsible for the tax payable.
Capital Gains Tax hike on the way?
Should you consider accelerating your business disposal to capture the current rates of Capital Gains Tax?
HMRC clearance
Craig Simpson, Tax partner at Bates Weston explains how HMRC clearances work, and when and why you might need them.
Delving into Demergers
Richard Coombs, tax partner at Bates Weston, uncovers the problems demergers are designed to fix. He explains how problems arise and why trying to resolve them using anything other than a demerger can often lead to significant tax charges.
What is a holding company?
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, provides a brief guide to the holding company, including its purpose and how to put one in place.
Tax advice from our expanding tax advisory team
Bates Weston Tax welcome Liz Pepper to our growing tax advisory team. Major decisions, especially for owner managers, have far reaching impacts. Our job is to help them take the big decisions with confidence. Recognised by Tolleys’ for our work with OMBs, we offer rounded practical tax advice.
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