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Business separation demerger
Richard Coombs, tax partner at Bates Weston looks at selling part of a business and considers whether a business separation demerger is the answer.
Cost of Professional Tax Advice on Demerger
Richard Coombs, Tax Partner at Bates Weston looks at why separating businesses or assets through a demerger is worth the cost of professional tax advice.
EOT Deferred Consideration
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston, considers the implications of using deferred consideration to pay outgoing shareholders when an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is created.
EOT Share Valuation
The tax costs of overvaluation are significant should HMRC consider the transaction overvalued. Getting an independent valuation early in the EOT thought process is important.
Disqualifying an EOT
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston looks at the events which can disqualify an EOT and at who becomes responsible for the tax payable.
EOT and EMI
Craig Simpson explains how using an EOT in tandem with an EMI can incentivise the new management team and maintain the EOT qualifying conditions.
Spring Budget 2024 Summary
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Spring Budget 2024 Headlines
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Spring Budget 2024 predictions
Spring Budget 2024 predictions
Selling off or developing your garden?
Know the possible tax traps and pitfalls to consider if you are thinking of selling off or developing in your garden
Selling your garden
Richard Coombs points out various tax traps to watch for when selling or developing part of your garden.
Derby County Women v Huddersfield Town Women 3-1
Congratulations to Derby County Women on their 3-1 win against Huddersfield Town Women on Sunday. Bates Weston were there as sponsors of the Under 15’s Female Talent Pathway. We went along to see the first team play. The Ewes manager made Ella’s – one of the BW team’s daughter’s – day.
Promotion news from Bates Weston
Bates Weston is delighted to announce the promotion of Hannah Stevenson and Nathan Birks from qualified Senior Accountants to Assistant Relationship Managers.
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.
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