selling the family company UK - Parmentier Arthur Independent Advisors with offices in London and Cambridgeshire UK

Selling the Family Company

Maximise the gross proceeds...and the net after tax!

The sale of shares in a family-held or any private company usually constitutes the single most important commercial transaction in the owners' lives. Shareholders thinking of selling their shares should plan as early as possible for that event both in terms of "dressing" the company for sale and, as importantly, in terms of their own exit in as tax-efficient a manner as possible.

Supporting the primary professional advisers, Parmentier Arthur has been consulted in various capacities in the sales of hundreds of privately-owned companies and businesses. With a blend of commercial, valuation and tax planning skills, we can provide extensive experience and expert advice in any situation.

Steps in the sales process on which we can advise include:

• An objective valuation of the shares to be sold
• Capital tax mitigation for shareholders
• Preparation of sales documentation
• Identification and evaluation of proposed purchasers
• Negotiation with purchasers
• Liaison with lawyers to validate the structure of the deal
• Agreement of tax values with the Shares and Assets Valuation office of the HMRC

We have been consulted at all stages of a company sale and we always tailor our involvement to the particular needs of the client. A key aspect of our participation, where required, is our management of the process leaving working shareholders free to concentrate on the business.

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