Business Tax

Backed by a wealth of cutting-edge expertise, James Cowper Kreston offers vision, experience and a real can do attitude to all areas of business tax.

James Cowper Kreston was crowned ‘UK tax team of the year’ at both the 2011 and 2013 British Accountancy Awards, so you can guarantee our technical expertise is “first class”. When it comes to business tax, we know the best advice is based on thorough understanding. Our approach is to gain a clear insight into your business aspirations and your short and long-term objectives, working closely alongside you to optimise your tax position.

Tax legislation is becoming increasingly complex but we take the hassle away from business tax returns, PAYE and VAT compliance and help you relax knowing your affairs are in safe hands.

Our business tax service covers everything from structuring companies, to the disposal and acquisition of businesses. We are experts in EIS, structure share incentive schemes and handle any negotiations with HM Revenue & Customs on your behalf. If your business is owner managed, we’ll find integrated business and personal tax solutions that really could make all the difference.

Innovative businesses can obtain sizeable cash rebates from R&D tax credits and from April 2013 may qualify for a 10% corporation tax rate under the new Patent Box. We can show you how to obtain maximum benefit.

Through our membership of Kreston International, the global network of independent accountants and business advisers, we can provide invaluable cross border tax advice. Our wealth of international expertise includes ex-pat planning and transfer pricing.

Tax legislation is continually shifting and evolving. We’ll keep you up to date, and help you explore new tax-efficient opportunities for your business.