At FCF, we recognise that for many businesses, their need for tax advice stretches beyond simple summary comments to expert knowledge

From initial structuring through to exit planning, our Business Tax specialists will answer the questions you didn’t know you needed to ask. A deep understanding of your business through working closely with our accounts team means we will be able to offer timely advice grounded in legislation and years of experience.
We offer corporate tax compliance to help you keep on top of your HMRC obligations, and investigation support for those tricky negotiations. We also have external specialist consultants on hand for complicated VAT, R&D claims, and specialist property capital allowance analysis, offering a seamless service.
We understand that for many owner managed businesses, their personal tax is closely intertwined with their business. When looking at a business structure, we also take into account your personal needs and requirements in relation to wealth extraction and short/long term objectives. The number of clients that have stayed with us past their business sale is testament to our team equally understanding family wealth tax structures, including inheritance tax and trusts.

“Thanks again for all your help and for sorting everything out. You made a very stressful situation for me much better.”

Janayea Elliott
Hugh Ball

“A rare find.”

“I didn’t say how rare it is to find someone you trust and can rely on over many years. You are that”

Richard Crossland – In-site Property

“They had an army of professionals on it coming at us from all angles and you… neutralised their big grandstand tax point with a simple… settlement.”

“I will keep nagging you from time to time – you’re still my go to tax person! Its a hard won status that you cannot shake off that easily!

After your call I took some time out to appreciate all of your help over the years and amongst others, my favourite standout contribution was when you, me and Tim Wheldon repelled Carrilion’s attempt to chip a million quid off our Swansea deal. They had an army of professionals on it coming at us from all angles and you unearthed a little gem in Stockport that neutralised their big grandstand tax point with a simple £5k settlement.

There plenty more but suffice to say that’s me trying to say thank you very much for your contribution over the years….it’s been really appreciated.”

Rob Noble - Yorkshire Design Services Limited

"The performance has been excellent with the variety of in-house expertise and the continuity of staff over the period."

“We have been with Ford Campbell Freedman for nearly 14 years including the tax team. The performance has been excellent with the variety of in-house expertise and the continuity of staff over the period.

They have handled all routine tax compliance tasks with safety and precision and proposed tax planning within the legislation that passes the ‘giggle test’. David Lister expertly and proficiently handled all negotiations with HMRC on an old enquiry resulting in no fines and an amicable settlement.

Nadine Crosby provided advice on inheritance tax planning using trusts to assist in succession planning and manageable tax cash flows within the Group. Overall Ford Campbell Freedman’s tax team is proactive and highly skilled and I have no hesitation in recommending their services. “

Nadine Crosby Tax Partner
David Lister Tax Partner