Corporate & Business Tax Advice

The corporation tax rules continue to become more complicated. The new rules on corporation tax loss relief contain several welcome relaxations including to the previous potentially restrictive group relief provisions. They do, however, also contain detailed changes and anti-avoidance provisions. At Xperta Consultancy, we can provide expert corporate tax advice or a second opinion in your business tax planning.

Transactional tax – Buying and Selling a Business

This often entails considering various taxes at both shareholder and corporate levels. While commercial requirements should drive decisions, understanding the tax implications is crucial to prevent significant tax leaks.

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Reconstructions and Reorganisations

Reorganizing a company before a sale or partial sale, or increasingly to facilitate division among different family groups, is often necessary. This process requires careful consideration of multiple taxes and strategic business tax planning to ensure eligibility for various relief provisions.

EIS/SEIS

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) involve detailed rules that HMRC strictly interprets. Even minor procedural errors can lead to the loss of these valuable reliefs. This area often requires specialist knowledge, which Xperta Consultancy offers for business tax advice.

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Reward and incentive planning

Finding and retaining good staff can be challenging, making the incentivization and rewarding of key employees a top priority for your clients. Xperta Consultancy can provide advice on various options available, such as share schemes, phantom share schemes, growth shares, or employee ownership trusts.

Planning an Exit

Business owners often plan their exit strategy with commercial objectives in mind but frequently overlook practical considerations, such as tax implications. Early tax planning can significantly streamline and enhance the efficiency of the process. Xperta Consultancy offers assistance to help your clients prepare for a smooth and tax-efficient exit.

Valuations

Tax valuations are necessary for various purposes. We have extensive experience in providing independent valuations and, when required, negotiating these valuations with HMRC.

 

Research & Development/Patent box

Both can lead to substantial tax savings. However, it is not uncommon for potential claims to be underutilized. Specialized business tax planning assistance can yield significant benefits in this area. Xperta Consultancy has extensive experience in managing claims in both areas.

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Capital Allowances

Capital allowances, often misunderstood and overlooked, can provide valuable relief for clients with significant capital expenditures. Although available for a limited range of assets, each type of asset has its own set of rules that must be thoroughly understood. Xperta Consultancy offers comprehensive corporate business tax advice on all aspects of capital allowances.