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New structures are developing all the time with employee ownership and external investors becoming increasingly popular. The right structure for your business will be dependent on a number of factors including size of the business, restrictions placed by your professional body, attitude to risk, the stage the business is at in its life cycle and the number, age and income requirements of the owners. Whilst tax shouldn’t be the main driver in any business decision the tax implications are extensive and a crucial part of any decision making process. We work with our clients to develop a bespoke solution for every business which avoids inflexible structures and succession challenges whilst maximising tax saving opportunities.