The 372nd edition of our Active Practice Updates – Spotlight on: Preparing for a business exit, is available to download here

Areas covered in this edition include:

  • Set clear objectives long before you market the company
  • Understand how buyers will value you
  • Put your records in order and pre-empt due diligence questions
  • Know your personal tax bands and allowances for 2025/26
  • Capital gains tax on a share sale
  • Corporation tax steps before you advertise the sale
  • Optimise remuneration and pensions in the past two trading years
  • Consider a holding company or a family investment company
  • Manage the proceeds safely and efficiently
  • Keep an eye on market activity

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