Corporate Tax Advisory & Compliance

Keep on the right side of HMRC whilst making sure you don’t pay more than you need to. Get regular tips on how to save Corporation Tax so you don’t miss out on tax saving opportunities.

• Business tax and Corporate Tax planning and returns (CT600 Returns)
• Tax efficient remuneration packages – including dividend planning (PAYE & Dividend Planning)
• Employee benefits packages
• IR35 reviews for contractors
• Company car planning
• Exit planning

VAT

Through close collaboration with you, we’ll find out the details behind any transaction and add significant value throughout.

• VAT Advisory: We’ll work with you to mitigate the VAT cost and administrative burden associated with material capital transactions. This includes your estate strategy, your Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity, property transactions and your outsourcing plans.
• VAT Compliance Services: From basic support and checking of pre-prepared returns, right through to the full outsourcing of your VAT compliance function – working with our team will give you complete peace of mind.

R&D Tax Credits

Have you overlooked a source of funding that could result in a much-needed free injection of cash? Research & Development (R&D incentives have been a focus of ours since 2000 when the government introduced a scheme to encourage scientific and technological innovation within the UK. By simplifying the process we can help you take advantage of this generous tax relief.

• If you’ve invested in Research & Development, you may be eligible to receive up to 33% of what you invested as tax relief.
• R&D and innovation go beyond lab coats and test tubes. Often, businesses overlook valuable claims because they assume they aren’t eligible. The average R&D tax claim is with around £64,562, and there is a potentially untapped source of funding which can be re-invested into your business, in any way you deem appropriate. Invested in the right way, this can accelerate your growth and propel your business forward.

Personal Tax

Individuals with a wide range of financial needs and circumstances make up our valued personal tax clients. As we get to know you, we tailor our services to meet your needs. Our personal tax team can use a wealth of knowledge and experience to put you in the most favourable situation. Our team will keep you informed of any changes in the increasingly complex tax system so you remain compliant and enjoy peace of mind.

• Personal Tax planning and returns (Self-Assessment Tax Returns)
• Capital Gains Tax Planning
• Trust & Estate Planning

SEIS / EIS

Looking for investment?Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) can help attract investors and make your business dream a reality.Without the right funding and investment from outside the business, you can’t get your business idea started, you can’t expand the team, and you can’t invest in growth.

• It incentivises investment in early-stage start-ups and scale-ups
• It provides tax relief for UK taxpayers who buy shares in your business
• Investors will receive significant income tax relief which protects the downside of their investment making it much more likely for you to secure investment from UK based angels
• SEIS and EIS investment is not debt finance; meaning you don’t need to worry about any interest or repayment considerations. Investors know that if the company is successful, they will be rewarded through dividends or a profitable exit. And if the company fails, investors can avail of loss relief.

Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI)

EMI option plans are tax-advantaged share options. They provide the option-holder with the opportunity to acquire shares in their employer at an agreed exercise price. The employer has discretion as to which employees may participate and also the terms applying to each individual.

• An employer can grant share options worth up to £250,000 (at the date of grant) for each selected employee and up to £3 million for all employees.
• We will help you secure a valuation with HMRC, design your scheme and look after all the important compliance from that point onwards.
• Designing the scheme is super important to attract high calibre staff to your business.