Business Structures & Advice

Acquisitions and Mergers

There are several scenarios where you might wish to attain a business enterprise. We ask the right questions, and find the required answers.

The services we provide cover every stage of the process — From identifying potential acquisitions and negotiating the commercial elements of the transaction to forecasting the future of the business. Our services include:

• A review of your goals and objectives
• Due diligence services
• Preparation of financial forecasts
• Advice on the potential pitfalls and rewards involved in a merger
• Assistance with purchase negotiations
• Advice on financing
• Assistance with preparing a business plan

Drawing on the skills of professionals reduces your chances of purchasing an unsuitable business. Let us show you how our experience can save you stress and provide you with the great opportunity a business acquisition or merger can be!

Trusts

A trust provides a valuable way to protect the assets you have accumulated for the benefit of others. Our experience with trusts enables us to offer specialist advice on trust formation and ensures all statutory requirements are met. Obligations for trustees can often be onerous, and our assistance in trust administration can prove invaluable.

We can assist with:

• Preparing and executing the vital documentation required for trust formation
• Attending to the special requirements involved in reporting for trusts
• Completing the trust administration:
• Minute-keeping service
• Annual account
• Taxation
• Income distribution

Contact us today to ensure your trust is administered as effectively as possible, covering all legal requirements and guaranteed to fulfill its purpose!

Valuations

Am I getting the best price for the sale of my business? Is the asking price too much? A valuation provides you with answers to the questions you often need to ask about the value of a business.

We are experienced in business valuations and can provide you with simple guidelines and formulae to determine a value of your business

Selling a Business

Selling a business can be a difficult, disheartening time and the tasks involved can seem particularly arduous.

The services we provide for preparing to sell a business include:

• Obtaining comparative results
• Establishing a realistic sale price
• Taking the business to the market
• Negotiating with potential purchasers

Our friendly, professional team will help you obtain a maximum return for your business.

Business Startup

We can help you:

• Decide on the most suitable structure for your business — Sole trader, partnership, or limited company
• Prepare a business plan, cash flow projections, budgets, and trading forecasts
• Assess your finance requirements, advise on the best sources of finance, and draw up the necessary proposals
• Establish a good working relationship with your bank
• Complete any registration procedures with Companies House, Inland Revenue, or Customs and Excise
• Deal with company secretarial issues
• Set up a recording system for your internal use and for complying with statutory requirements

Let us help you turn your business idea into a reality!

Financing

A wide range of financing options exist each with their pros and cons. We know the financial market and have the experience to assist you in securing the best financing option for your personal and business goals. Our experience in the market means we can also structure debt upon acquisition to maximise tax advantages.

Let our experienced team explore the best financing options with you to get your business closer to its goals!