Commercial planning and tax

COMMERCIAL PLANNING AND TAX

We appreciate the synergy between business strategy and effective tax planning. We work closely with specialist accountants and provide access to advice on the following areas:

 

Tax issues for shareholders
Entrepreneurs relief, Investors relief, tax on the sale of shares acquired under EIS or SEIS, capital gains tax, tax on deferred consideration and earn outs, income tax issues for employees provided with shares.

 

Business restructuring
We scope the steps needed to implement the desired structure with the intention of securing that liabilities to tax do not arise unnecessarily. Steps include obtaining HMRC clearance where applicable.

 

Employment taxes
Tax on settlement agreements, income tax and national insurance liabilities, tax reporting and withholding for employers.

 

Shares and options
Support for employers, directors and employees on the award, exercise and sale of shares.  We cover design and implementation.

 

Expertise in dealing with EMI options, unapproved options and growth shares.

 

Tax disputes
Review and support for tax payers facing challenges made by HMRC.  Particular experience in resolving tax disputes.

 

IR35

We have considerable experience in the field of IR35. We can provide access to advice from specialist barristers whether you are an individual or whether you wish to take your contracting career forward and set up a limited company.

 

We also work closely with leading Umbrella companies who can help both companies and individuals with the demands of IR35.

LEGAL EXPERTISE

Corporate level legal services from specialist barristers without the need to engage a solicitor.

COMPANY AND COMMERCIAL LAW

BUSINESS CONTRACTS & DISPUTES

EMPLOYMENT LAW & HR SUPPORT

FILM

AND MEDIA

GDPR AND

DATA PROTECTION

INVESTMENT

AGREEMENTS

SHAREHOLDER

RIGHTS

COMMERCIAL PLANNING AND TAX