The Government has revised its plans for mandatory payrolling of Benefits in Kind (BiK), introducing a phased approach that splits the rollout across two years. The timetable has already shifted once, with the original April 2026 start date having been pushed back, so the new changes provide additional confusion for businesses. Employers now need to […]

With more than 2,400 businesses now operating through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) structure, this has become a mainstream option for business owners thinking about succession and exit. The tax benefits that helped drive that growth have recently changed, but EOTs remain a competitive succession route. For many owners, the financial case was never the […]

You are likely aware of the upcoming inclusion of unspent pension pots for Inheritance Tax (IHT) calculations from 6 April 2027. This has sparked a wave of interest in finding alternative ways to save for the future. While it might seem necessary to reduce the amount contained in your pension pot, there are tax implications […]

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are a core part of business growth and resilience. Done well, the acquiring business benefits from a new market and the other company gets access to additional resources and support. Government data has shown changes in the value of UK M&As, so it is necessary to understand how opportunities may manifest […]