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Business restructuring is a key stage in the lifecycle of any organisation. These projects are often complex and time-sensitive, with tax considerations playing a central role in shaping outcomes for both the business and its stakeholders.
The tax environment around business restructuring is intricate. Proper planning and detailed due diligence are essential to make the most of available reliefs, streamline the group structure, and reduce exposure to risk.
At Edge Tax, we specialise in helping businesses navigate the restructuring process. Our team works closely with owners, management teams and advisers to deliver commercially effective solutions that also maximise tax efficiency and shareholder value.
There are a number of common reasons to undertake a business restructuring exercise:
Restructuring often brings multiple taxes into play — including corporation tax, capital gains, stamp duties, and VAT. The way these interact can create both risk and opportunity. Particular care is needed where:
By planning early, you gain clarity, reduce uncertainty, and give time to explore all available reliefs and restructuring routes.
How Edge Tax Can Help
Our team has significant experience advising on business restructuring and reorganisations across a wide range of sectors and scenarios. We provide tailored support in areas such as:
Business restructuring refers to reorganising the legal, financial or operational setup of a company to improve efficiency, reduce risk, support a sale or succession, or achieve better tax outcomes. It may involve mergers, demergers, changes in ownership, or simplifying group structures.
Restructuring is worth exploring if you’re:Planning to sell or pass on the businessManaging different risk areasLooking to raise funds or incentivise staffSimplifying your group structureResponding to changed commercial or personal goalsA regular structural review helps ensure your setup remains fit for purpose.
Simpler restructures might complete within 6–8 weeks. More complex plans needing clearances or multiple steps can take several months.
A range of taxes can apply, depending on the nature of the transaction. These may include:Corporation taxCapital gains taxStamp duty or stamp duty land tax (SDLT)VATInheritance tax (in succession planning)Understanding how these interact is key to avoiding unnecessary tax costs.
Often, yes. Where specific tax reliefs are being claimed, or the structure could be seen as avoidance, HMRC statutory clearance can provide reassurance and prevent challenges later. We regularly prepare and submit clearance applications on behalf of client
Companies House has detailed instructions on striking off, dissolving, or restoring a company:Companies House – Strike Off, Dissolution and Restoration
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