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Tax Planning Advice

Buying or Selling a Business

Guidance on valuing, structuring, and taxing a business sale or purchase.

Whether your aim is to buy or sell a business, the process involved brings complex tax, accounting and legal considerations. At aventae, we guide you through every stage, from valuation, structuring, and advising on the most tax efficient method for the transaction and reporting to HMRC.

Why specialist support matters

Buying or selling a business is not like any ordinary transaction. You’ll need clarity on:

  • How the deal structure (asset sale vs share sale) affects your tax liabilities
  • Valuation of goodwill, tangible and intangible assets
  • Considering the various tax implications
  • Achieving the utmost tax efficiency
  • Post-completion integration, accounting and reporting obligations
Not taking tax advice at any stage could prove expensive. With our experienced team and collaborators we will support your business transaction.

What we can do for you

For Buyers

  • Conduct a tax review and consider tax implications
  • Structure the acquisition to optimise tax outcomes
  • Give guidance on valuation
  • Plan the integration of your accounting and reporting systems
  • Ensure correct treatment of good will assets and tax reliefs

For Sellers

  • Review your business disposal for the various tax implications
  • Consider tax reliefs and other tax planning opportunities
  • Maximise your after-tax proceeds through effective tax planning
  • Advise on timing, earn-outs and vendor obligations
  • Assist in post-sale tax reporting

Ready to get started on buying or selling a business?

We have a simple five-step process to support you through this period of change.
1

Initial review and planning

We’ll begin by understanding the nature of the transaction, the parties involved, and your objectives.
2

Considering the various tax planning opportunities

We review the various tax implications and comparisons.
3

Feedback and advice

Our advice on maximising tax efficiency and your next steps.
4

Post-deal compliance

We take care of the tax reporting to HMRC for you.
5

Ongoing support

We here for you with continued support and have a wide range of experienced professional collaborators where needed.

Get in touch

If you’re considering buying or selling a business and want expert tax and accounting guidance every step of the way, reach out to us.
Let’s get started on your tax planning, and we’ll help you unlock the full value while minimising tax exposure.
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