If you have identified a potential target and are looking for a partner to undertake a 'red flag' review from a legal, tax and accounting perspective, we can assist.
We specialise in assisting an insolvent company be rescued as a going concern or facilitate a sale of its business and assets, while offering protection from creditors.
If you need to complete a UK tax return, we can help you through this process.
We are able to advise on, draft and negotiate heads of terms and then provide the same support in the advice, drafting and negotiation on all aspects of asset purchase agreements.
An audit is an independent assessment of a set of accounts. This is required by law each year if your business meets certain criteria.
For some individuals facing debt problems, bankruptcy is the only option for them and offers a clean break to restart their lives.
There are several UK government schemes designed to encourage investing in the UK economy and/or setting up new businesses.
Making the most of these schemes can improve cashflow and help minimise your tax burden. We can help you understand where these schemes could benefit you or your business.
We can provide a professional 3rd party valuation of a business for all purposes such as Share sales, Share options, Company sales, Succession planning, Employee ownership trusts, or Divorce.
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is payable on any gain made when you sell, give away or dispose of assets. This often arises when disposing of shares or high value assets such as properties. Our tax specialists will ensure that you pay the correct amount of CGT and will advise you of any potential reliefs available.
Cashflow reporting and forecasting is critical for any business, especially new businesses. Making a profit does not necessarily mean you are generating cash.
Corporate governance and regulatory compliance are important but time-consuming tasks for businesses. We can provide advice and help with the full range of company secretarial and governance services.
CVA is a legally binding contract between the company and its creditors. The terms of the agreement typically state that the company will repay all or part of the debts owed over a period of 3 – 5 years.
We advise on a range of agreements that you may need when working with your customers, suppliers and other third parties. We assist clients of all sizes and in all industries, tailoring all agreements to reflect the way you run your business and to suit the industry you operate in.
We manage all aspects of corporation tax. Corporation tax is a tax on a company’s profits. It is payable by UK limited companies and non-UK limited companies with a UK branch or office. Profits that are taxable could be from:
Efficient credit control helps your business to run smoothly. Outsourcing this function can save you time and money. We provide automated solutions in tandem with person to person contact. This means that we deal with problems effectively, yet your customers don't feel that they are dealing with a robot.
We are able to assist with all aspects of financial due diligence and disclosure, including setting up a virtual data room when acting on the sell side or providing a full due diligence report when acting on the buy side.
Whatever your business, you need appropriate employment contracts in place for your staff. We can make sure that they meet the needs of your business and comply with current employment law. We also provide specialist advice on all aspects of employment law. We can help with an existing legal situation or simply advise on best practice.
Equity release lets homeowners aged 55 and over release tax-free cash from the value of their home. The amount you can release is based on your age and how much your home is worth.
Choosing the right finance system can transform the efficiency and financial health of your organisation. We provide a service tailored to the particular needs of your business including evaluation and selection of accounting system, health checks of existing systems, implementation support of new systems, data Migration from existing systems, and optimisation of accounting systems through integrated app advice.
We are able to advise, document and close all types of fundraising from initial family and friends rounds, to Series A and beyond and will assist from term sheet stage to the investment agreement and process itself.
When a company falls behind in its payment of HMRC debts, it is normally a sign that the business is in distress. This can sometimes be a short-term issue, due perhaps to seasonality of trade or delayed payment from a customer. If you are finding that your company is having difficulty keeping up with tax liabilities then please get in touch with one of our friendly and experienced experts.
An IBR is often requested by a company’s lender at a point when they have a concern about the viability of the business. The purpose of an IBR is to take an unbiased view of a company’s finances, including their assets and financial forecasts. Most IBRs are completed as part of a company’s general health check and much like a full audit can assist management by providing an independent view on operational or financial changes to aid the company going forward.
This is often the preferred alternative to bankruptcy for individuals in financial difficulty. An IVA is a formal and legally binding contract an individual enters into with their creditors and details how your debts are going to be dealt with. You will need to instruct an insolvency practitioner to oversee the whole process for you. We assist you in the preparation of your proposal to ensure it has the best chance of being approved by your creditors and that it is fair and reasonable.
No one likes to think about it but it's important to plan for when you die. If you don't Inheritance tax can be a burden on your estate and your beneficiaries. We can help you protect your wealth for future generations.
Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation (CVL) – this is the most common used insolvency procedure in the UK for businesses that are insolvent. As the name suggests, it is a voluntary process, led by the directors of the company but a licensed insolvency practitioner will be instructed to guide the directors through the formal procedure and then act as liquidator of the company.
We track and manage your investments. Reporting back to you at regular intervals - with a frequency that suits you.
This is probably one of the most important tax reliefs to ever be introduced into the UK. A collection of three similar reliefs, Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS), Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trust Scheme (VCT).
We can assist with developing a strategy for the protection of your trade marks in the UK and globally, and then assist with the preparation of trade mark applications (UK, EU and WIPO), including oppositions and renewals.
Our team of bookkeepers and management accountants can handle all your day-to-day accounting needs. Outsourcing to our experienced people will save you hassle, time and money.
Our services include:
As an independent mortgage adviser we can save you time, money and hassle. We can search the whole market and find deals that you aren't able to get direct. We can take a load of admin off your plate and likely save you money.
Payroll is vital to all companies but can detract from your focus on your core business. The introductions of things like Real Time Information and Pension Auto-Enrolment. have increased the corporate burden.
Our payroll team can take the stress and aggravation away leaving you to do what you do best. Outsourcing also means you don't have to worry about any future changes. We'll have them covered for you.
All UK employers have to enrol eligible workers in to a qualifying workplace pension arrangement. Navigating the compliance and payroll requirements for this can be hard work.
We have a team of qualified advisors, regulated by the FCA, that can help. We can make sure you have a good quality, efficient solution in place that is right for your business.
Our team of bookkeepers and management accountants can handle all your day-to-day accounting needs. Outsourcing to our experienced people will save you hassle, time and money.
In the UK, all private limited companies and LLPs are legally required to prepare annual statutory accounts. These must be filed at Companies House and are available to the public. The most common sets of accounts include Statutory accounts, Consolidated accounts, Small company accounts or Dormant accounts.
Company share schemes are a popular form of remuneration with employers. Unfortunately they can complicate the recipient’s income tax and capital gains tax position. The tax treatment depends on the details of the individual scheme, particularly whether it is an official tax-advantaged scheme or not. We can help you make sure that you pay the right amount of tax at the right time.
Trusts are a useful way of organising your finances to use in the future. They are a safe and effective way to ensure that your money or assets are used in line with your wishes. They can also lower the potential inheritance tax burden of your beneficiaries. We can help you form a trust or help you manage an existing one.
VAT and Customs taxes in the UK and Europe are complicated and potentially costly. Sensible forward planning can make all the difference. Whether you are looking for support for ongoing cross border transactions or just need ad hoc support we can help with VAT and customs.
We advise on all aspects of UK immigration and nationality law. Our joined-up approach means we align your immigration with your wider business needs. Saving you time and money on tax, employment and corporate obligations. We assist all types of businesses. From people starting a business in the UK to global corporations transferring staff.
We can also help families and individuals moving to the UK.
It’s important you have a will to ensure that your loved ones are looked after when you die. It is also a helpful tool for inheritance tax planning. If you die without a will the rules of Intestacy will apply. This might lead to people benefitting from your estate that you might not wish to. No matter how complex your affairs we can help. We can advise on the best way to ensure that your wishes are met and your family are provided for.
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