Corporate and Real Estate Tax
All commercial and real estate transactions have tax implications that need to be carefully considered. We understand our clients’ commercial objectives, clearly explain the particular issues that affect them, and offer solutions.
The tax aspects of commercial and real estate transactions can be complex, and just knowing the law is not enough: our clients need clear, commercial and specific solutions. We provide exactly that for a broad range of businesses, from specialist consultancies to niche firms to multinationals.
Because we operate throughout the UK, our specialist knowledge is particularly valuable in situations where the rules can vary significantly between Scotland and England & Wales – the differing treatment of leases under LBTT and SDLT, for example.
We also act in tax-related disputes – generally preferring to avoid litigation but when necessary applying our considerable experience of representing clients before Tax Tribunals across the UK.
Our expertise includes:
- Tax aspects of corporate acquisitions, disposals and mergers
- Real estate taxes such as LBTT, SDLT and VAT
- Bespoke capital gains tax and income tax advice for individual clients
- Tax planning for shareholders and investors, including the Enterprise Investment Scheme and Business Asset Disposal Relief
- Share schemes
- Employee benefits
- Termination payments for employees, PAYE and national insurance
- Withholding taxes on interest and rent
- Stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax
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Stephen Miller
Partner
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