A Picture of Graeme Blair - Partner

The Government are concerned that bringing external investors into a family business can dilute the founders down below a 5% stake in a company. The 5% threshold may therefore hold back the seeking of external funds and therefore hold back growth in a business.

Possible extension of Entrepreneurs’ Relief: Consultation wants to hear from Family Businesses

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A Picture of Aidan Roberson - Tax Manager

There is a legal “Requirement to Correct” by September 2018, and anyone who does not do so will face penalties for “Failure to Correct” of between 100% and 200% of the tax at stake. In the worst cases there are additional penalties of 10% of the value of the offshore asset and naming and shaming on HMRC’s website.

HMRC’s war on offshore assets

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