Tax Advisory

Corporation Tax Compliance

We can help you to reduce your risks and tax burden by bringing unparalleled expertise from our dedicated team of corporate tax specialists.

International Tax

Trading internationally can bring a range of unique complexities. We can take these problems off your desk, allowing you to focus on global growth.

R&D Tax Credits

If you are an ambitious business, innovation is likely to be a key part of your success. It is highly likely that you are eligible for Research & Development Tax Credits.

M&A and Transaction Tax

Our Manchester based transactional tax team works on deals alongside our in house Corporate Finance team to make sure you really do get the very best deal.

Tax Due Diligence

Due diligence is required at various stages in the business life cycle. It can be requested by the banks when a business is about to refinance its debt, and it is often a pre-sale requirement when people are looking to buy or sell companies.

Remuneration Planning

A question we are often asked is: how can I pay myself in the most tax efficient manner? The precise mix will depend on the particular circumstances of each company and its shareholders.

Corporate Restructuring

Company reconstructions come in a variety of shapes and forms. The commercial objective may be to partition the business between different shareholders, or the objective may be for the ownership of a demerged business to mirror the original ownership.

Personal Tax Planning

Individual taxpayers are exposed to a complex web of taxes, especially when investing in businesses, property and more diverse investment strategies.

Capital Gains Tax Planning

Capital Gains Tax Planning (CGT) liabilities can arise when an individual disposes of an asset which has increased in value since it was acquired. It does not matter if the asset was sold or gifted, a CGT liability may still arise.

Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts

Estate planning isn’t just about passing on money when you die – it’s also about enjoying life now and ensuring you have enough to live on. This is why it’s so important to start planning early. We can show you how much money you will need, help you to pass on assets in the most effective way, and work with you to reduce or manage an Inheritance Tax bill.

Management Buy Outs

The success of a business is very much down to its employees. Therefore, when the owners of a business are considering their exit plans, a sale to the senior management team can be an attractive proposition compared as an alternative to a trade sale or a sale to private equity.

Employee Share Schemes

For certain employees, giving them the opportunity to have a stake in the business can be an important factor in motivating and retaining them. It can also differentiate you from the competition.

Capital Allowances

Capital allowances are a valuable form of tax relief, but we find that many businesses are not claiming their full entitlement. This is sometimes because relief can be hidden within a commercial property.

Indirect taxes - VAT

VAT can be a complex and time-consuming headache for businesses. The figures involved can also be significant.

Employee Taxes

It is likely that your business provides benefits to, or pays expenses to, directors and employees. Some benefits and expenses payments are taxable; others are not. We can guide you through the minefield, ensure all tax liabilities are reported correctly, and advise what benefits can be provided to staff without incurring a tax charge.