If you are a business owner, you normally have that gut feeling of when the time to sell your business is right. This could be a combination of what is right for you, your family, and the business you have worked hard to build.
Selling your business can be a high-stakes transaction, rich with opportunity but fraught with complexity, especially when tax changes add a fresh layer of urgency.
One such change is the increase in the Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) rate.
As of 6 April 2025, the rate has risen to 14 per cent, with a further increase to 18 per cent scheduled for 6 April 2026.
This change reduces the tax efficiency of business disposals and makes forward planning more important than ever.
We offer an outsourced advisory service designed to guide you through the full transaction lifecycle, helping you reduce risk, manage tax liabilities, and achieve your goals.
Why outsource this service?
Outsourcing your business sale can offer several benefits:
- Objective, expert-led advice
By working with experienced advisers who aren’t emotionally attached to the business, you can receive strategic, level-headed guidance based on facts and future-focused analysis.
- Tax efficiency under changing rules
With the BADR rate no longer fixed at 10 per cent, many owners may face unexpectedly high Capital Gains Tax liabilities when exiting their business. Our team ensures your transaction is structured in the most tax-efficient way, protecting your return while remaining compliant.
- Reduced pressure during a high-stakes process
Running a business while preparing to sell is no small task. Outsourcing removes the burden, letting you stay focused on operations while we handle the legwork, from financial modelling and due diligence to negotiations and deal structuring.
How we can help
We support business owners through the entire process, including:
- Long-term exit planning
- Identifying targets and setting clear goals
- Accurate business valuations
- Corporate finance and financial modelling
- Tax-efficient deal structuring
- Negotiation support
- Drafting and reviewing sale agreements
We have successfully assisted on numerous deals with a methodical, transparent and tailored approach that puts your objectives first.
If you are considering a sale or just want to explore what that could look like, we are here to help.
Call us on 01277 245300 or request a callback today.