Professional Tax and Corporate Law Services - Business Formation & Strategic Planning
At Connaught Law, our specialist tax and corporate law team provides comprehensive legal services combining corporate law expertise with strategic tax planning to help businesses navigate complex formation, restructuring, and compliance requirements. We understand that successful businesses require integrated legal and tax strategies that support growth objectives while maintaining full regulatory compliance and optimizing tax positions in the evolving UK business environment.
With significant changes in 2025 including the introduction of Pillar Two rules, Under Taxed Profits Rule (UTPR), and corporate redomiciliation reforms, businesses need expert tax and corporate law guidance to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Our tax and corporate law specialists stay current with all legislative developments, providing authoritative advice on corporation tax planning, business structure optimization, and strategic corporate arrangements that deliver measurable benefits while ensuring full legal compliance.
Whether you're forming a new company, restructuring existing business operations, planning mergers and acquisitions, or seeking ongoing corporate governance support, we provide integrated legal and tax solutions addressing all aspects of UK business operations. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures consistent advice across corporate law and tax planning, delivering optimal outcomes for complex business requirements through strategic planning and expert legal implementation.
2025 Corporate Law Changes: Key developments include Pillar Two minimum tax rules (15%) for multinational groups, Under Taxed Profits Rule implementation, corporate redomiciliation reforms, and enhanced corporate governance requirements. Our tax and corporate law specialists provide immediate guidance on compliance requirements and strategic planning to optimize business structures under new regulations.
How We Help with Tax and Corporate Law Services
At Connaught Law, our tax and corporate law specialists provide integrated legal and tax services addressing all aspects of UK business operations from formation through growth, restructuring, and exit strategies. We combine deep corporate law expertise with strategic tax planning to deliver comprehensive solutions that support business objectives while ensuring full regulatory compliance and optimizing tax positions through sophisticated planning and implementation strategies.
Our approach recognizes that successful businesses require seamless integration of corporate law and tax planning, enabling us to provide holistic strategies that address legal requirements while maximizing tax efficiency. We work closely with businesses to develop long-term corporate strategies that adapt to changing regulations while maintaining compliance and supporting growth through efficient corporate structures and strategic tax planning mechanisms.
Comprehensive Corporate Law and Tax Integration
We provide integrated corporate law and tax services that address all aspects of business operations, from initial formation through ongoing compliance, restructuring, and strategic planning. Our comprehensive approach ensures consistent advice across all corporate and tax matters while delivering solutions that optimize both legal positions and tax efficiency through strategic planning and professional implementation.
Our integration services include corporate formation with tax-efficient structures, ongoing compliance management, strategic restructuring advice, and transaction support that addresses both legal and tax implications. We understand the complex interplay between corporate law and tax planning, providing solutions that deliver measurable benefits while maintaining full regulatory compliance and supporting business objectives through changing regulatory environments. Our comprehensive approach integrates with our tax advisory services to ensure optimal outcomes across all business matters.
- Corporate Formation: Company incorporation with optimal tax-efficient structures and governance frameworks
- Tax Planning Integration: Strategic tax planning aligned with corporate objectives and business growth
- Compliance Management: Ongoing corporate governance and tax compliance support
- Strategic Restructuring: Business reorganization with integrated legal and tax optimization
- Transaction Support: M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships with comprehensive legal and tax advice
Corporate Tax Lawyers and Specialist Advisory
Our corporate tax lawyers provide specialist advice on all aspects of corporation tax, from strategic planning and compliance to complex international tax matters. As experienced corporate tax solicitors, we understand the intricacies of UK tax law and provide authoritative guidance on corporation tax optimization, helping businesses minimize tax liabilities while maintaining full regulatory compliance and supporting strategic business objectives.
Corporate tax law requires sophisticated understanding of regulatory frameworks, business structures, and strategic planning to achieve optimal outcomes. Our corporate tax solicitor team combines deep technical knowledge with practical business experience to deliver comprehensive solutions that address both immediate compliance needs and long-term tax planning strategies for businesses across all sectors and development stages.
Strategic Business Advisory Services
Our strategic business advisory services provide ongoing support for complex corporate and tax matters, ensuring businesses receive expert guidance throughout their development and growth phases. We provide proactive advice on regulatory changes, strategic planning opportunities, and business development initiatives that require integrated corporate law and tax expertise for optimal outcomes.
We work with businesses across all sectors to provide specialist advice on corporate governance, tax optimization, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning that supports long-term business objectives. Our advisory services encompass both routine compliance matters and complex strategic initiatives requiring sophisticated legal and tax analysis to deliver optimal outcomes while maintaining full regulatory compliance. As part of our comprehensive tax law services, we provide integrated solutions that address all aspects of business operations.
Business Structures Lawyers London - Expert Formation Services
Our business structures lawyers London team provides comprehensive guidance on selecting and implementing optimal corporate structures for UK businesses. From incorporating a company or LLP to complex group structures, we ensure businesses establish appropriate legal frameworks that support growth objectives while maintaining tax efficiency and regulatory compliance throughout all business development phases.
Business structure selection requires careful analysis of liability, tax implications, governance requirements, and future growth plans. Our business structures solicitors London specialists provide detailed advice on all UK corporate structures, helping businesses choose arrangements that optimize legal protection, tax positions, and operational flexibility while supporting long-term strategic objectives and compliance requirements.
Specialized Corporate Services and Agreements
Incorporation of Onshore and Offshore Companies
We provide expert company formation services for UK and international businesses, guiding clients through every step of onshore and offshore incorporation to ensure proper structure and regulatory compliance. Our specialist formation team handles all aspects of UK incorporation including private limited companies (Ltd), public limited companies (PLC), limited liability partnerships (LLP), and community interest companies (CIC).
Offshore company formation requires careful consideration of jurisdiction selection, tax efficiency, and compliance requirements. We provide comprehensive guidance on international incorporation options including British Virgin Islands (BVI) companies, Cayman Islands entities, Gibraltar corporations, Malta holding companies, and Cyprus trading entities, ensuring optimal structures for international operations while maintaining full regulatory compliance with UK business formation requirements.
- UK Company Formation: Same-day incorporation available for private limited companies and LLPs
- Offshore Incorporation: 5-10 business days for BVI, Cayman, Gibraltar, and Malta entities
- Documentation Preparation: Articles of association, shareholder agreements, and statutory forms
- Post-Incorporation Setup: Bank account assistance, VAT registration, and compliance systems
- Ongoing Compliance: Annual filing requirements, PSC reporting, and statutory record keeping
Shareholder Agreements and Corporate Documentation
Comprehensive shareholder agreements protect investments and prevent disputes in private companies, balancing power dynamics while protecting minority interests and ensuring smooth business operations. Our commercial team combines legal expertise with tax knowledge to create agreements that address share transfer provisions, management structures, financial arrangements, and exit mechanisms.
Corporate documentation services include drafting tailored agreements considering corporate structure, minority rights, and tax implications for sustainable business relationships. We provide strategic structuring advice on optimal shareholding arrangements, different share classes, holding company structures, and growth planning while implementing tax-efficient arrangements including entrepreneurs' relief optimization and EMI scheme implementation.
Joint Venture Agreements and Strategic Partnerships
Joint venture agreements enable businesses to combine resources, expertise, and market access for mutual benefit through carefully structured collaborations. Our commercial attorneys create tailored JV structures that protect intellectual property, manage risks, and ensure profitable partnerships while providing clear exit strategies for all parties involved.
Strategic partnership structures include corporate joint ventures, contractual joint ventures, limited liability partnerships, consortium agreements, and strategic alliances. We provide comprehensive guidance on intellectual property ownership, confidentiality protocols, management structures, financial arrangements, and competition restrictions while ensuring proper risk management and tax-efficient structuring throughout partnership arrangements.
Company Formation and Registration Services
Our company formation specialists provide comprehensive incorporation services for all UK business structures, from private limited companies to complex group structures, ensuring optimal corporate arrangements that support business objectives while maintaining tax efficiency. We guide clients through the entire incorporation process, from initial structure selection through Companies House registration and ongoing compliance requirements.
Company formation requires careful consideration of business objectives, tax implications, governance requirements, and future growth plans to ensure optimal corporate structures that support long-term success. Our formation services include structure selection advice, documentation preparation, regulatory registration through Companies House, and post-incorporation compliance guidance ensuring businesses start operations with appropriate legal and tax frameworks.
| Business Structure |
Key Features |
Tax Implications |
Best Suited For |
| Private Limited Company |
Limited liability, separate legal entity, share capital |
Corporation tax 19%/25%, dividend tax efficiency |
Growing businesses, investment plans, asset protection |
| Public Limited Company |
Public share offerings, minimum £50k capital |
Corporation tax 25%, complex compliance requirements |
Large enterprises, public investment, stock exchanges |
| Limited Liability Partnership |
Partnership flexibility, limited liability protection |
Tax transparency, individual partner taxation |
Professional services, consultancies, family businesses |
| General Partnership |
Shared ownership, unlimited liability, flexible management |
Tax transparency, partnership tax returns |
Small businesses, joint ventures, family operations |
| Sole Trader |
Simple structure, direct ownership, unlimited liability |
Income tax and NI on profits, simple reporting |
Small businesses, freelancers, service providers |
Corporate Governance and Documentation
Proper corporate governance structures provide the foundation for successful business operations, ensuring appropriate decision-making processes, regulatory compliance, and risk management frameworks. We assist with drafting comprehensive corporate documentation including articles of association, shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and governance policies that support business objectives while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Corporate governance requirements continue evolving, with enhanced reporting requirements, director identification verification from 2026, and strengthened stakeholder considerations requiring proactive governance frameworks. Our governance specialists provide comprehensive advice on board composition, decision-making processes, risk management, and compliance procedures that ensure businesses meet all regulatory requirements while supporting efficient operations.
Corporation Tax Planning and Compliance
2025 Corporation Tax Rates and Planning Strategies
UK corporation tax operates under a two-tier system with rates of 19% for companies with profits under £50,000 and 25% for companies with profits over £250,000, with marginal relief applying to companies with profits between these thresholds. Strategic tax planning ensures businesses optimize their tax positions while maintaining full compliance with evolving corporation tax regulations and reporting requirements.
The Corporate Tax Roadmap published in 2024 provides stability with the main rate capped at 25% for the parliamentary term, enabling businesses to plan with confidence while taking advantage of available reliefs and allowances. Our corporation tax specialists provide comprehensive planning services that optimize tax positions while ensuring full compliance with corporation tax regulations and strategic business objectives.
Corporation Tax 2025 Structure: Small companies rate 19% (profits up to £50,000), marginal relief (profits £50,000-£250,000), main rate 25% (profits over £250,000). Annual Investment Allowance at £1 million, R&D tax relief enhancements, and Pillar Two minimum tax rules (15%) for multinational groups with revenues over €750 million require specialist planning for optimal outcomes.
International Tax and Pillar Two Compliance
The introduction of Pillar Two rules in 2025 creates significant compliance obligations for multinational groups, requiring comprehensive assessment of global tax positions and implementation of minimum tax frameworks. These rules affect groups with consolidated revenues exceeding €750 million and require detailed reporting, planning, and compliance measures to ensure optimal tax outcomes under the new global minimum tax framework.
Our international tax specialists provide comprehensive guidance on Pillar Two compliance, including Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) implementation, Under Taxed Profits Rule (UTPR) requirements, and domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) obligations. We help businesses navigate complex international tax landscapes while maintaining compliance with UK and international tax requirements through strategic planning and expert implementation.
- Pillar Two Compliance: GloBE rules implementation, minimum tax calculations, and filing requirements
- Transfer Pricing: Documentation requirements, advance pricing agreements, and compliance strategies
- Double Taxation Relief: Treaty planning, foreign tax credits, and mutual agreement procedures
- Corporate Interest Restriction: Debt cap calculations, group ratio elections, and strategic planning
- Diverted Profits Tax: DPT avoidance, compliance strategies, and transfer pricing alignment
Tax Reliefs and Incentives Optimization
UK businesses can access numerous tax reliefs and incentives designed to support investment, innovation, and growth, including Research and Development tax credits, capital allowances, and sector-specific reliefs. Our tax specialists provide comprehensive guidance on identifying and claiming available reliefs while ensuring full compliance with complex eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.
Strategic relief planning involves analyzing business activities, investment plans, and operational structures to identify optimal relief opportunities while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations. We provide ongoing support for relief claims, compliance management, and strategic planning that maximizes available benefits while ensuring businesses meet all regulatory requirements and reporting obligations.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Directors' Duties and Corporate Governance
UK company directors have extensive statutory duties under the Companies Act 2006, including promoting company success, exercising independent judgment, and avoiding conflicts of interest. These duties require comprehensive understanding of legal requirements and implementation of governance frameworks that ensure compliance while supporting business effectiveness and strategic decision-making processes according to government guidance on running limited companies.
Corporate governance standards continue evolving with enhanced stakeholder considerations, environmental and social responsibilities, and increased transparency requirements. Our corporate governance specialists provide comprehensive advice on board structures, decision-making processes, risk management frameworks, and compliance procedures that meet all regulatory requirements while supporting efficient business operations and strategic objectives.
Compliance Management and Regulatory Requirements
UK companies face extensive compliance obligations including annual filings, statutory reporting, regulatory notifications, and ongoing governance requirements that require systematic management and professional oversight. Our compliance specialists provide comprehensive support for all regulatory requirements, ensuring businesses maintain good standing while focusing on core business activities and growth objectives.
Compliance management involves coordinating multiple regulatory obligations across corporate law, tax requirements, employment law, and sector-specific regulations. We provide integrated compliance solutions that address all regulatory requirements while implementing efficient systems and processes that support business operations and minimize administrative burdens through strategic planning and professional management. Our approach integrates with our employment law specialists to ensure comprehensive compliance across all business activities.
| Compliance Area |
Key Requirements |
Filing Deadlines |
Penalties for Non-Compliance |
| Annual Accounts |
Statutory accounts, director's report, auditor's report |
9 months after year-end |
£150-£1,500 increasing with delay |
| Confirmation Statement |
Directors, shareholders, registered office confirmation |
14 days after anniversary |
£150-£750 criminal prosecution risk |
| Corporation Tax Return |
CT600 return, supporting computations, accounts |
12 months after year-end |
£100-£500 plus interest on late payments |
| PAYE/NI Returns |
Monthly/quarterly payroll returns, annual returns |
19th of following month |
£100-£400 monthly penalty, 5% late payment charges |
Business Restructuring and Reorganization
Cross-Border Holding Company Structures and International Tax Planning
Cross-border holding companies require sophisticated tax planning to optimize international operations and treaty network access. Our multi-jurisdictional team provides seamless advisory services, leveraging global expertise to create tax-efficient structures that support business objectives while ensuring compliance across all relevant jurisdictions and regulatory requirements.
International structuring services encompass multinational holding companies, international acquisition vehicles, cross-border investment platforms, regional headquarters structures, and IP holding arrangements. We provide comprehensive guidance on transfer pricing, profit repatriation strategies, substance requirements, and anti-avoidance regulations while optimizing double tax treaty benefits and reducing withholding taxes.
Franchise Agreements and Business Expansion
Franchise legal services support both franchisors and franchisees across all business sectors, providing comprehensive advice on franchise agreements, disputes, and exit strategies. Our specialist franchise solicitors handle master franchise agreements, single unit franchise contracts, area development agreements, and multi-unit franchise structures with national coverage and industry expertise.
Franchise support includes pre-contract review, ongoing compliance guidance, territory rights protection, and dispute resolution covering common issues such as territory encroachment, support obligation failures, and fee calculation conflicts. We provide strategic advice on franchise renewals, exit strategies, restrictive covenants, and business succession planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal business arrangements.
Corporate Restructuring and Tax-Efficient Reorganization
Business restructuring requires careful coordination of corporate law and tax planning to achieve optimal outcomes while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Our restructuring specialists provide comprehensive guidance on mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and corporate reorganizations that deliver strategic benefits while optimizing tax positions and ensuring full legal compliance throughout complex restructuring processes.
Restructuring strategies must consider multiple factors including business objectives, tax implications, regulatory requirements, and stakeholder interests to achieve optimal outcomes. We provide integrated restructuring services that address all aspects of corporate reorganization while implementing tax-efficient structures that support long-term business success and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.
Mergers and Acquisitions Support
M&A transactions require sophisticated legal and tax planning to optimize deal structures, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure smooth integration processes. Our M&A specialists provide comprehensive support throughout transaction processes, from initial due diligence through completion and post-transaction integration, ensuring optimal outcomes for all parties while maintaining full regulatory compliance and strategic business objectives.
Transaction support includes deal structuring advice, tax optimization strategies, regulatory compliance guidance, and integration planning that addresses both legal and commercial considerations. We work closely with clients to develop transaction strategies that achieve business objectives while minimizing tax exposure and ensuring efficient integration processes that support long-term success and value creation. Complex transactions may also require our litigation support for dispute resolution and regulatory challenges.
- Transaction Structuring: Optimal deal structures balancing legal, tax, and commercial considerations
- Due Diligence: Comprehensive legal and tax review of target companies and assets
- Tax Planning: Strategic tax optimization including reliefs, exemptions, and deferral opportunities
- Integration Planning: Post-transaction integration strategies and compliance management
- Regulatory Compliance: Competition law, regulatory approvals, and compliance requirements
Corporate Redomiciliation and International Expansion
The UK government's commitment to introducing corporate redomiciliation rules presents new opportunities for businesses to relocate their place of incorporation to the UK while maintaining business continuity. Our specialists provide comprehensive guidance on redomiciliation planning, helping businesses evaluate opportunities and prepare for the new regulatory framework expected to be introduced following ongoing consultations.
International expansion requires careful consideration of corporate structures, tax implications, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. We provide integrated advice on international corporate structures, tax planning, and compliance requirements that support global business operations while maintaining optimal tax positions and regulatory compliance across all relevant jurisdictions through strategic planning and expert implementation.
Our Transparent Fee Structure
We provide transparent, competitive pricing for tax and corporate legal services aligned with current guideline hourly rates while offering comprehensive fee arrangements including fixed fees for specific services, retainer arrangements for ongoing support, and project-based pricing for complex transactions. Our fee transparency ensures you understand all costs before proceeding with legal services.
Flexible Fee Arrangements and Value-Based Pricing
Connaught Law's approach to tax and corporate legal fees includes flexible arrangements tailored to client needs and service requirements, from hourly rates for specific projects to comprehensive retainers for ongoing advisory support. We provide detailed fee estimates for all services, ensuring transparency and predictability in legal costs while delivering expert guidance that provides measurable value through strategic planning and professional implementation.
Our value-based pricing approach recognizes that effective legal services should deliver tangible benefits exceeding legal costs through strategic planning, compliance efficiency, and business optimization. We work with clients to develop fee structures supporting their business objectives while ensuring access to expert legal guidance when needed, providing cost-effective solutions that deliver measurable results and ongoing value.
- Free Initial Consultation: Comprehensive assessment of legal needs with no upfront costs
- Hourly Rate Services: Competitive pricing for specific projects and one-off legal needs
- Fixed Fee Services: Transparent pricing for company formation, compliance, and standard transactions
- Retainer Arrangements: Ongoing advisory support with predictable monthly costs
- Project-Based Pricing: Comprehensive fee structures for M&A, restructuring, and complex transactions
Why Choose Connaught Law for Tax and Corporate Law Services
Connaught Law's tax and corporate law specialists combine deep legal expertise with strategic business understanding to deliver comprehensive solutions addressing complex corporate and tax challenges facing modern businesses. Our track record demonstrates consistent success in achieving optimal outcomes while maintaining full regulatory compliance and supporting client business objectives through strategic planning and expert guidance tailored to specific requirements.
We understand that effective tax and corporate legal services require more than technical knowledge, demanding strategic thinking, commercial awareness, and practical implementation skills to deliver measurable results. Our client-focused approach ensures regular communication, clear explanations of complex legal issues, and practical guidance supporting informed decision-making while maintaining professional relationships that provide ongoing value throughout changing business environments.
Proven Track Record and Client Success
Our tax and corporate specialists have successfully guided businesses through complex legal challenges including major restructuring projects, international expansion, M&A transactions, and strategic corporate planning programmes. We leverage extensive experience across all areas of UK corporate law and tax planning to provide authoritative guidance that delivers measurable results while maintaining full compliance and supporting client objectives.
Client testimonials consistently highlight our ability to simplify complex legal issues while providing practical solutions that deliver tangible benefits. Our approach combines technical excellence with clear communication, ensuring clients understand their legal positions and options while receiving expert guidance that supports informed decision-making and optimal outcomes across all corporate and tax matters.
Comprehensive Service Integration
Our tax and corporate services integrate seamlessly with our broader legal services including litigation support, employment law, and property law, providing comprehensive legal support addressing all aspects of business operations. This integrated approach ensures consistent advice across all legal matters while leveraging expertise from multiple practice areas to deliver optimal outcomes for complex business requirements.
Our multidisciplinary approach proves particularly valuable for businesses facing complex legal challenges requiring coordinated strategies across multiple areas of law. We provide seamless service delivery that addresses all aspects of client needs while maintaining consistent quality and communication standards throughout all service areas, ensuring comprehensive support for complex business and legal requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services do tax and corporate law specialists provide?
Tax and corporate law specialists provide comprehensive services including business formation, corporation tax planning, corporate governance, compliance management, business restructuring, M&A support, and international tax planning. Our integrated approach combines corporate law expertise with strategic tax planning to deliver optimal outcomes for businesses across all sectors and development stages.
Why choose business structures lawyers London for company formation?
Business structures lawyers London provide specialist expertise in UK corporate law, local regulatory knowledge, and strategic business understanding essential for optimal company formation. Our business structures solicitors London team combines comprehensive legal knowledge with practical experience to ensure businesses establish appropriate corporate structures supporting growth objectives and regulatory compliance.
When should I consult a corporate tax lawyer?
Consult a corporate tax lawyer when forming a business, restructuring operations, planning mergers or acquisitions, facing HMRC investigations, or implementing international tax strategies. Our corporate tax lawyers provide specialist expertise in corporation tax planning, compliance management, and strategic business advisory services that optimize tax positions while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
What are the benefits of offshore company formation?
Offshore company formation provides tax efficiency through treaty networks, enhanced privacy and confidentiality, operational flexibility, and access to international markets. Popular jurisdictions include British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Malta, and Cyprus. Our specialists guide clients through jurisdiction selection, ensuring optimal structures for international operations while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Why do I need a shareholder agreement?
Shareholder agreements protect investments, prevent disputes, and establish clear decision-making processes for private companies. They provide minority shareholder protection, exit strategy planning, dividend distribution policies, and management control structures. Our commercial team creates tailored agreements considering corporate structure, minority rights, and tax implications for sustainable business relationships.
What are the current UK corporation tax rates for 2025?
UK corporation tax rates for 2025 include 19% for companies with profits up to £50,000 (small companies rate), 25% for companies with profits over £250,000 (main rate), and marginal relief for companies with profits between £50,000-£250,000. The Corporate Tax Roadmap provides stability with the main rate capped at 25% for the parliamentary term.
How do Pillar Two rules affect UK businesses?
Pillar Two rules introduce a global minimum tax rate of 15% for multinational groups with consolidated revenues exceeding €750 million. UK businesses must comply with Income Inclusion Rule (IIR), Under Taxed Profits Rule (UTPR), and domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) requirements, including registration with HMRC and detailed reporting obligations.
What is the best business structure for tax efficiency?
The optimal business structure depends on factors including business size, growth plans, liability concerns, and tax implications. Private limited companies offer corporation tax efficiency and limited liability, while LLPs provide tax transparency and flexibility. Our specialists assess individual circumstances to recommend the most suitable structure for your specific business needs and objectives.
What compliance obligations do UK companies face?
UK companies must file annual accounts within 9 months of year-end, confirmation statements within 14 days of anniversary dates, corporation tax returns within 12 months, and various regulatory filings depending on business activities. From 2026, mandatory identity verification for directors and significant controllers will add additional compliance requirements.
How can businesses prepare for corporate redomiciliation opportunities?
The UK government plans to introduce corporate redomiciliation rules allowing companies to relocate their place of incorporation to the UK. Businesses should assess potential benefits, review existing structures, and plan for compliance requirements. Our specialists provide strategic guidance on redomiciliation planning and preparation for the new regulatory framework.
What tax reliefs and incentives are available to UK businesses?
UK businesses can access numerous tax reliefs including Annual Investment Allowance (£1 million), Research and Development tax credits, capital allowances, patent box relief, and sector-specific incentives. Strategic planning ensures businesses identify and claim all available reliefs while maintaining compliance with complex eligibility criteria and documentation requirements.
How do joint venture agreements protect business interests?
Joint venture agreements protect business interests through clear intellectual property ownership provisions, confidentiality protocols, management structures, and exit strategy planning. They address liability allocation, risk management, profit sharing formulas, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Our commercial attorneys create tailored JV structures that protect intellectual property and ensure profitable partnerships with clear exit strategies for all parties.
How do M&A transactions affect tax and corporate structures?
M&A transactions require careful structuring to optimize tax outcomes while achieving business objectives. Considerations include stamp duty, corporation tax on chargeable gains, business asset disposal relief, and post-transaction integration. Our specialists provide comprehensive transaction support including deal structuring, tax planning, and integration advice for optimal outcomes.
Expert Tax and Corporate Legal Support
✓ Comprehensive Formation Services
UK and offshore company formation, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and franchise agreements with expert legal and tax guidance
✓ 2025 Compliance Expertise
Current guidance on corporation tax rates, Pillar Two rules, corporate governance requirements, and regulatory compliance for optimal business outcomes
✓ Strategic Business Advisory
Expert guidance on business restructuring, M&A transactions, international expansion, and corporate redomiciliation opportunities with comprehensive legal support
Tax and corporate law expertise requires comprehensive knowledge of corporate law, strategic tax planning capabilities, and practical business understanding to deliver integrated solutions that optimize legal positions while supporting business objectives across all corporate and tax matters.
With complex UK corporate law and tax changes in 2025 including Pillar Two rules, corporate governance enhancements, and redomiciliation opportunities, businesses need integrated tax and corporate law advisory services that provide strategic guidance while ensuring full regulatory compliance and optimal business outcomes.
Contact our tax and corporate law specialists at Connaught Law for comprehensive legal services including business formation, corporation tax planning, corporate governance, compliance management, and strategic business advisory. Our corporate tax lawyers and business structures lawyers London team provide expert guidance ensuring optimal outcomes while maintaining full regulatory compliance and supporting your business objectives.