The Dos and Don’ts of Demergers

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

HMRC clearance

Craig Simpson, Tax partner at Bates Weston explains how HMRC clearances work, and when and why you might need them.

Taxation of Employee Ownership Trusts

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.

Options for Selling Your Company

Options for Selling Your Company

What are your options when selling your company? Discuss Trade Sale, Management Buyout, Family Buyout or an Employee Ownership Trust as possible exit routes with your tax advisor as early as you can.

Writing the book on tax

Writing the book on tax

Bates Weston’s tax team update and co-author Tolley’s Tax Planning for Owner Managed Businesses 2020-21.