Advising private companies and their shareholders & Tax Advisory Partnership

The needs and considerations of a privately owned entity are often different to those of a listed, multi-national company. The objectives of the shareholders, directors and the business tend to be far greater aligned.

We work with companies and their shareholders throughout the whole spectrum of the business life, as they establish, grow and ultimately exit their business. The advice they require evolves throughout this journey and having been through the entire cycle with our clients we can provide real-life, commercial tax solutions.

We assist with establishing the business in the most suitable structure from both the business and the owners’ perspectives, by balancing their differing needs.

As the business grows we work closely with the management team and owners to provide tax support and advice as the need arises. This includes preparing the company’s annual corporation tax return, providing structuring advice as the business expands and advice on tax efficient profit extraction. A company may also seek additional working capital and we help our clients with Enterprise Investment Scheme structuring and tax efficient loan funding.

Ultimately, we provide support and structuring advice if and when the owners wish to sell the business or introduce new shareholders. For example, we assist with structuring the transaction to maximise Entrepreneurs’ Relief or providing management with equity to incentivise them to grow the business.

If the owners or management require any personal tax support, we can also provide this integrated approach.

Corporate Tax Service Team

Meet our experienced senior Corporate Tax team. Our team is driven by innovation, expertise, and a shared passion

Helen Mallalieu

Partner

0113 426 9311

Russ Cahill

Partner

Grace Bonse

R&D Tax Director

020 8037 1031

Zohra Bala

Corporate Tax Director

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Excellent quality of work and very responsive to our demands

Director, Financial Management & Consultancy

Exceptional service and patience! We really value the effort and support they have given us as a new start up.

Director, Media Start-up

Good advice about the closure of a ltd company, options have been explained in an understandable manner.

Management Consultant, Oil & Gas

I needed some specialist tax advice in respect of a complicated capital reduction demerger, a partial buyout of my company. Without specialist advice the tax hit was going to be huge.

TAP Advisory were recommended to me by my accountant, and my solicitor was also very complimentary about TAP when they found out we would be working with them. Tap's reputation preceded them.

The fees TAP charged were reasonable in my eyes, and small in comparison to the money they saved me, I was VERY grateful for the advice and guidance.

TAP were great to deal with throughout, they kept me in the loop in laymans terms and liaised well with the other professionals looking after my interests.

I could not recommend them enough in respect of their extensive knowledge and experience.

Paul

Managing Director of Audiology Business

In our company we see our TAP contact very much as one of our team. For example we see him as more of a part time employee than a service provider. To this extent he has always acted into his manner available whenever we need him and on demand. I have never thought of TAP as having other clients (even though I know they have), because the client servicing is amazing.

CFO, Leading European Blue Chip

Personable, communicative and responsive

Investment Director, Endless LLP

Very clear and concise in explaining tax matters.

CEO, Asset Management Business

Excellent quality of work and very responsive to our demands

Director, Financial Management & Consultancy

Exceptional service and patience! We really value the effort and support they have given us as a new start up.

Director, Media Start-up

Good advice about the closure of a ltd company, options have been explained in an understandable manner.

Management Consultant, Oil & Gas

I needed some specialist tax advice in respect of a complicated capital reduction demerger, a partial buyout of my company. Without specialist advice the tax hit was going to be huge.

TAP Advisory were recommended to me by my accountant, and my solicitor was also very complimentary about TAP when they found out we would be working with them. Tap's reputation preceded them.

The fees TAP charged were reasonable in my eyes, and small in comparison to the money they saved me, I was VERY grateful for the advice and guidance.

TAP were great to deal with throughout, they kept me in the loop in laymans terms and liaised well with the other professionals looking after my interests.

I could not recommend them enough in respect of their extensive knowledge and experience.

Paul

Managing Director of Audiology Business

CFO, Leading European Blue Chip

Personable, communicative and responsive

Investment Director, Endless LLP

Very clear and concise in explaining tax matters.

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