What is a Family Office?
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, explains what a Family Office is and looks at whether your family should have one.
Inheritance Tax Review
Richard Coombs, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, takes a look at Inheritance Tax Planning and the benefits of an Inheritance Tax Review – a topic no one likes to think about, but we really should.
Delving into Demergers
Richard Coombs, tax partner at Bates Weston, uncovers the problems demergers are designed to fix. He explains how problems arise and why trying to resolve them using anything other than a demerger can often lead to significant tax charges.
What is a holding company?
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, provides a brief guide to the holding company, including its purpose and how to put one in place.
Business Relief and Inheritance Tax Planning
An overview of Business Relief, formerly known as Business Property Relief and its importance in Inheritance Tax Planning.
Trusts v Family Investment Companies
Are Family Investment Companies (FICs) the best way to preserve family wealth or do trusts still have the edge?