Exit Planning Archives | Hawsons Chartered Accountants

Futureproofing: preparing your legal firm for succession

by Hawsons | Aug 9, 2017 | Exit Planning, Legal, Simon Bladen, SME

In larger law firms, the changing of the guard is a well-practised art. In smaller firms, however, succession planning is often not seen as a priority. The call to action tends to be the retirement of a partner, an inevitable event, which is often disregarded until it...

Advice on buying or selling a care home – key considerations

by Hawsons | Aug 24, 2016 | Care Homes, Corporate Finance, Exit Planning, Peter Wilmer, Scott Sanderson

If you are about to purchase a new care home or embark on the sale of an existing care home, this article is a worthwhile reminder of some of the key accounting and tax-related considerations you should be thinking about. Buying a care home considerations The care...

Hawsons launch new exit planning service

by Hawsons | Aug 8, 2016 | Doncaster, Exit Planning, Hawsons, Mike Turney, Northampton, Paul Wormald, Peter Wilmer, Press Release, Sheffield

Hawsons Chartered Accountants are pleased to announce the launch of a new exit planning service. The service is aimed at owner managed businesses looking to realise the maximum value of their business as they exit the business in the next 5 years. It puts a structure...

Entrepreneurs’ Relief when selling your business

by Hawsons | Sep 17, 2015 | Corporate Finance, Corporate Tax, Exit Planning, Peter Kennan, Peter Wilmer, Tax

Your guide to Entrepreneurs’ Relief when selling your business Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER) has been around for many years. However, it appears that HMRC are now taking a more active interest in Entrepreneurs’ Relief claims and the Government has recently tweaked...

Peter Wilmer joins as Corporate Finance Partner

by Hawsons | Sep 7, 2015 | Corporate Finance, Doncaster, Exit Planning, Hawsons, Martyn Weatherall, Northampton, Peter Wilmer, Press Release, Sheffield

Hawsons are pleased to announce that Peter Wilmer has joined the firm as Corporate Finance Partner. Peter is highly experienced in the field of corporate finance having worked for two firms of Chartered Accountants, including a national firm, as well as two major...

Tax relief on business sales looks set to change

by Hawsons | Feb 6, 2015 | Corporate Finance, Corporate Tax, Exit Planning, Stephen Charles, Tax

With the uncertainty surrounding Entrepreneurs’ Relief (ER), we look at whether entrepreneurs should consider finalising the sale of their business before the general election in four months’ time. There are strong concerns that the relief could face...