HMRC clearance

HMRC clearance

Craig Simpson, Tax partner at Bates Weston explains how HMRC clearances work, and when and why you might need them.

Delving into Demergers

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?

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.

Tax advice from our expanding tax advisory team

Tax advice from our expanding tax advisory team

Bates Weston Tax welcome Liz Pepper to our growing tax advisory team. Major decisions, especially for owner managers, have far reaching impacts. Our job is to help them take the big decisions with confidence. Recognised by Tolleys’ for our work with OMBs, we offer rounded practical tax advice.

Tax planning and asset protection

Tax planning and asset protection

In a time of economic uncertainty, thoughts turn to asset protection – protecting business assets should your business suffer and passing on personal assets to future generations.