Business Structuring
Does your business still fit its structure?
Consider how ownership, tax, business risk and future plans fit together when establishing or reviewing your business structure.
Talk about your structure01 / Why it matters
What worked at the start may not fit the next stage.
The structure you started with may need another look as the business grows, new owners become involved or your priorities change.
We help you assess your existing arrangements or consider a new structure in the context of your circumstances. A structure is a business decision, not a box to tick. We look at how it works in practice, as well as its accounting and tax implications.
02 / How we can help
What we cover.
Establishing a business
Consider the accounting and tax implications of available entity and ownership arrangements.
Reviewing an existing structure
Assess how current arrangements relate to your operations, business interests and future plans.
Changes in ownership or activity
Explore the financial and tax considerations when bringing in an owner, adding a business activity or planning a transition.
Family and business interests
Consider how relevant entities and ownership arrangements connect across your business and family circumstances.
03 / Working through the decision
Start with the purpose, then consider the options.
We’ll discuss how the business operates, who is involved and what you want the structure to support. We’ll review the relevant information and explain the considerations, including potential costs and implications of change.
Where the work involves legal documents or asset protection questions, legal advice is an important part of the process. We can work alongside your solicitor and other advisors in the review.
04 / Common questions
Questions we often hear.
Is there one best structure for every business?
No. An appropriate arrangement depends on the people involved, the business activities and the objectives. It also needs to be considered in light of relevant obligations and circumstances.
Should I review my structure before selling or buying a business?
It can be useful to seek advice early so that ownership and tax considerations are part of the planning, rather than an afterthought.
Your next chapter
Check the structure before you change the business.
Let’s discuss what your structure needs to support.
Tell us what’s on your mind