Richard Coombs, Tax Partner at Bates Weston looks at why separating businesses or assets through a demerger is worth the cost of professional tax advice.
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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.
The Dos and Don’ts of Demergers
Understanding the dos and don’ts of demergers is vital. Demergers are complicated in terms of tax technical input, but done correctly the tax savings should significantly outweigh the costs.
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.
Taxation of Employee Ownership Trusts
HMRC are consulting on the tax treatment of Employee Ownership Trusts – an increasingly popular alternative to trade sale or Management Buy Out for business owners. Richard Coombs, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, considers HMRC’s proposals.
Restructuring as a way to divide a Family Investment Company
Restructuring a business when outgrowing a Family Investment Company through a demerger can be a tax efficient way to allow family members to pursue different commercial goals.
Restructuring as a way to resolve shareholder disputes
Restructuring a business to resolve shareholder disputes through a demerger can be a tax efficient option to separate ownership of assets, allowing shareholders to take their respective parts of a business under their sole ownership.
Restructuring your business before sale
Planning to sell your business or are in the process of marketing it? Restructuring your business using a demerger may be a tax efficient method of accommodating a potential buyer.
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