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ASIA ADVISORY SERVICES GROUP MAKING THE RIGHT MOVES PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES IN THE UK
KEY CONTACTS
LEE BIJOUX PARTNER - PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES
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INTRODUCTION
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ABOUT BDO LLP
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WHY THE UK?
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ARRIVING OR LEAVING
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PROTECTINGWEALTH
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MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS
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BUYING A PROPERTY
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SUPPORTING YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT JOURNEY
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TIMELINE OF UK PROPERTY TAX CHANGES
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ENTERPRISING FAMILIES AND FAMILY GOVERNANCE
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FAMILY OFFICES
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TAX DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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BDO SINGAPORE
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BDO HONG KONG
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BDO CHINA
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BDO PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES | ASIA ADVISORY SERVICES GROUP 01
INTRODUCTION
INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE CLIENTS For private clients, the need for specialist tax advice has never been greater. All around the world, legislation and compliance is becoming more complex, and transparency is now commonplace. Our highly experienced Asia Advisory Services Group in the UK seeks to manage this complexity with our deep understanding of the UK tax system as it operates internationally, particularly its interaction with other jurisdictions in Asia with a specific focus on Singapore, Hong Kong and China. We work with high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals and families, business owners and family offices who are seeking an adviser to help them structure their domestic and international affairs in an efficient and compliant manner. We can help you and work in collaboration with other professional advisers and family offices to deliver the solutions that are right for your circumstances. You also need to be sure that all decisions are being taken to improve your global tax position, not just in a single jurisdiction. You will benefit from the close international cooperation of our Private Client teams across our network and their collective focus on delivering you exceptional service.
We are supported by BDO member firms in a number of countries in Asia, including Singapore, Hong Kong and China. We can assist with:
Pre-immigration tax planning for nationals moving to or from the UK. This includes those under the UK government’s visa programmes
Inheritance tax and family succession planning advice.
Real estate tax planning from a personal or business perspective.
Tax dispute resolution for complex offshore and onshore tax issues.
Establishment of a family office or working closely with your existing family office to provide advice on structuring and protecting your family’s wealth.
Advice on the use of trusts to hold assets.
Family governance and family constitutions.
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ABOUT BDO LLP
WHOWE ARE X BDO is the fifth largest global accountancy and business service network with over 1,600 offices in 167 countries. Our international network gives us the reach and expertise to support you and your advisers wherever and however you need it X BDO’s approach is to bring our advice to life. We advise our clients on what to do, rather than ‘what we know’, assisting our clients and their teams of professional advisers to implement our advice X Our aim is to help you effectively structure and protect your wealth. You will benefit from our wealth of experience and a comprehensive range of services, from tax advisory through to assurance and compliance. WHATWE DO X We provide a holistic approach in advising individuals, entrepreneurs, private equity executives, trustees and family businesses in all areas of personal taxation X We tailor our tax solutions to match the objectives of our clients and maximise their wealth X We listen carefully to the specific needs of our clients and work to deliver exceptional service through practical, bespoke advice, tailored to your priorities.
HOWWE CAN ASSIST X We work with individuals, their families, their businesses, investors and stakeholders, at different stages of wealth creation X We also work actively with the advisers to private clients, working with trust companies, family offices, private banks, lawyers and existing accountants to offer an integrated approach to tax planning X We deliver a comprehensive set of services, on a national and international scale with experience and expertise in tackling complex issues including the following: – International tax structuring and international tax coordination – Advice on UK anti-avoidance legislation, structuring of wealth under the UK remittance basis, tax residence advice and practical guidance – Capital gains planning, optimising tax rates and reliefs – Extraction of cash, shareholder exit strategies and investment structuring – Inheritance/estate tax and succession planning including the use of trusts – Tax efficient structuring of business ventures and funds – identifying appropriate structures, using partnerships, corporate vehicles and trusts – UK tax compliance and necessary filings with the UK tax authorities.
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WHY THE UK?
X London and the UK have one of the strongest government-led cyber security frameworks world- wide. In the latest ITU Global Cyber security Index, assessing a market’s cyber security initiatives covering legal, technical, and organisational areas as well as capacity building and cooperation, the UK ranks first amongst all global financial centres. X The UK offers a prime location for accessing the rest of the world and its strong infrastructure, good legal, educational and healthcare systems and robust business regulations ensure that the UK continues to be a leading financial centre. X Although there have been major legislative changes, the UK remains one of the most popular and multicultural jurisdictions for people looking to relocate, and with good reason. X As an alternative to the worldwide basis of taxation, non-UK domiciled individuals are able to, for a period of up to 15 years, elect into the ‘remittance basis’ regime and limit their liability to UK tax on non-UK source income and capital gains to amounts actually remitted (i.e. brought, received or used) to the UK. X With no wealth taxes in the UK, and with other reliefs to encourage business investment here, the UK is a particularly attractive relocation destination for entrepreneurs and their families. X Under the ‘remittance basis’ tax regime the UK continues to provide exceptional opportunities to wealthy individuals moving to the UK to maintain both their wealth and standard of living.
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HOWWE CAN HELP ARRIVING OR LEAVING
MOVING FROM ASIA?
LEAVING THE UK?
ARE YOU THINKINGOF COMING TOTHE UK, OR LEAVING THE UK? Whether you are moving country for work or lifestyle, acquiring or breaking UK tax residence effectively is crucial to prevent being resident in two countries and incurring unnecessary compliance and tax costs. We can provide the appropriate joined up advice and take care of all tax reporting and residence issues in the target country. Wealth planning undertaken historically in one jurisdiction should be reviewed well in advance as it may not always be appropriate in a second jurisdiction.
THE STATUTORY RESIDENCE TEST UK tax residence is defined by the statutory residence test (SRT). The SRT, while complex, provides some certainty as to when an individual becomes UK resident for UK tax purposes. Each individual’s position (e.g. each spouse) must be looked at based on their personal circumstances so detailed records must be kept to support any residence position. The SRT comprises three parts: an automatic non-resident test, an automatic resident test and a sufficient ties test. The tests should be considered in that order but as soon as the conditions of one test are met, the other tests do not need to be considered. Split year treatment Residence status is determined for tax years of departure and arrival. However, if the individual’s circumstances fit one of the cases for split year treatment to apply then the tax year of departure will be split into a resident period and a non-resident period. These rules are complex so personal advice based on your circumstances is required.
NON-UK DOMICILES AND THE REMITTANCE BASIS OF TAXATION
For individuals moving to the UK, the non-UK domicile ‘remittance basis’ regime can mean no UK tax on non-UK income and capital gains for the first 15 tax years of UK residency providing these amounts are not remitted (i.e. not brought to or used) to the UK. There is also the possibility of no inheritance tax on non-UK assets for the first 15 tax years of UK residency. There are tax incentives for investment in UK businesses. Pre-arrival restructuring should be considered when you are moving to a new country. This could include a review of current asset and investment holding structures and re-structured, to retain greater flexibility over assets and their exposure to UK tax. Non-UK bank accounts may be reorganised before arrival in the UK to maintain maximise flexibility in relation to future remittances to the UK so that they are tax efficient. It is important to plan ahead and seek early advice to provide sufficient time to implement any planning and take appropriate action. We will work with you, your family and other advisers to ensure that assets and affairs are structured in a prudent and tax-efficient way, taking into account personal circumstances and intentions for the future.
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PROTECTINGWEALTH HOWWE CAN HELP
PASSING ASSETS TO YOUR DESCENDANTS / FAMILY?
PRESERVATIONOFWEALTH?
With more complexities in family circumstances than ever before, there is an increased need for bespoke and holistic advice taking into consideration a family’s specific plans and understanding their objectives. This includes how a family may wish to grow and protect their wealth, where a family may choose to live - which can often be across multiple jurisdictions and how they intend to pass their wealth on to the next generation.
COULD A TRUST/FOUNDATION HELP? Trusts and foundations are typically used for wealth/asset protection and succession planning for families complementing these wishes under a Will. They can offer tax efficiencies in the right circumstances, however, planning is required including UK tax and local law consideration. Prudent individuals may not only wish to grow the value of their assets during their lifetime but may also wish to protect that value from claims and erosion, including taxes. We can advise on all aspects of holding wealth through trusts, including the various recent changes and consultations announced in the UK. The complexity of tax treatment surrounding non-UK resident trusts make it imperative that trusts and foundations are understood fully. With differing and, sometimes, conflicting succession and inheritance/gift tax laws in overseas jurisdictions, it is crucial to seek advice to structure the ownership or gift of assets in order to maximise any reliefs and prevent triggering adverse tax consequences. Working with other professional service providers, we can offer bespoke advice based on your and your family’s objectives and personal circumstances.
CROSS BORDER FAMILIES AND TRUSTS/FOUNDATIONS The use of trusts, foundations and intergenerational family tax planning is becoming more important for individuals to ensure wealth is transferred to the next generation in an effective manner with adequate protections. In an international context the planning becomes more complex; not least when considering different jurisdictions and their treatment of trusts/foundations. We can assist with wealth preservation plans with particular consideration to the rules of domicile in the UK. We can advise on appropriate structures which seek to achieve your objectives. While trusts can be really useful and attractive vehicles for holding, managing, accumulating assets and passing on wealth, they also attract complex legislation, record-keeping and potentially onerous reporting obligations if there is a link to the UK.
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HOWWE CAN HELP PROTECTINGWEALTH
HOWWE CAN HELP We can help both existing and new trust structures with many different aspects, including the following:
X Managing compliance, all aspects of governance and the scope of liability to UK tax of the settlor, trustees and underlying entities. This includes the available reliefs to mitigate tax liabilities and all associated compliance and reporting requirements such as accounting, financial statements and obligations under regulations such as FATCA and CRS. X Guidance on the tax implications of investments, loans or holding UK real estate and considering the impact of anti‑avoidance legislation. X Providing input on the optimum structure for bank accounts/ investment portfolios and ongoing review of income and capital gains in the settlement. X Advising on trust governance and how trusts may form part of a wider family wealth strategy. X Preparing non-UK resident or ‘formerly UK domiciled resident’ settlors or beneficiaries for a move/return to the UK. This includes winding up or restructuring existing trusts. X Advice on the ‘protected trusts’ regime introduced in April 2017 and guidance to avoid ‘tainting’ the settlement once the settlor becomes deemed domiciled in the UK. X Inheritance tax matters in connection with assets transferred to the trust and held/distributed by the trustees including changes to the definition of ‘excluded property’ from April 2017. X Succession planning with reference to the assets of the settlement and the entitlement of beneficiaries as regards income and capital. X Advice on distributions or other extraction of funds from the settlement and associated tax implications.
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MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS HOWWE CAN HELP
HOWTO MANAGE BUSINESS FROM ABROAD?
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Whether you are an established multinational business, or you are taking your first steps towards expansion into or out of the UK, it is important to understand the tax implications of managing a different jurisdiction including how employees should be moving between countries with minimum disruption for both you and your business. For non-UK incorporated companies, we can advise on best practice to ensure the company does not inadvertently become tax resident in the UK if, as part of the expansion, you will be relocating or spending more time in the UK. We can also advise on how your remunerations from the company in respect of UK and non-UK duties would be taxed. Our employment solutions team can help ensure that both the business and employees are fully compliant with their tax and social security obligations in both the ‘home’ and ‘host’ country. The team can advise on: X International payroll set up and employment tax compliance for expatriate employees X Development of international mobility policies and tax-efficient assignment structuring X Employee benefits and tax return work in respect of the expatriate employees X Accounting, book keeping or any audit requirements.
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HOWWE CAN HELP BUYING A PROPERTY
PURCHASING PROPERTY IN THE UK?
ARE YOU CONSIDERING PURCHASING A UK PROPERTY INTHE UK OR IN ASIA? Whether you are looking to acquire a family home, holiday home, investment in residential/commercial property or purchase/start up a business in the new country, we can advise at all stages of the process.
Typically, properties are acquired through the following structures; X Personally or jointly with family X Non-UK trust X Non-UK or UK company. The optimum structure for purchasing a property in the UK, will be dependent on the specific fact pattern and long-term objectives. This will include considering factors such as; X Is the property being acquired for occupation or investment purposes? X Is the property expected to be held for the long term or sold in the short to medium term? X Is the property expected to be rented? X Is it envisaged that the property will be passed on to future generations?
UK PROPERTY STRUCTURING Recent and proposed changes to UK taxes make it essential to seek tax advice prior to making an acquisition of a residential property in the UK in order to avoid adverse tax implications. Further, certain qualifying investments in eligible UK trading companies may be made tax-efficiently under the non-domicile remittance basis regime, under a specific relief designed to encourage business growth in the UK. For maximum benefit, advice should be sought prior to any transactions being undertaken. We will use our local knowledge and experience to provide the necessary tax advice to identify the most beneficial purchasing structure and to guide you through the reporting and compliance procedures to help make the process as smooth as possible. We can also make introductions to real estate agents, private bankers, lawyers and corporate finance experts as required. There are a number of different ways that you can acquire property in the UK, with each option having its own particular UK tax advantages and disadvantages.
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RELEVANT UK TAXES IN RELATIONTOUK PROPERTY (i) Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) In England and Northern Ireland, SDLT on the consideration for the purchase of a property is payable by the purchaser at up to 17%. A different regime apply in Wales and Scotland. (ii) Stamp duty Stamp duty is due at the rate of 0.5% on the purchase of shares in a UK company, or the purchase in the UK of shares in a foreign company. (iii) Annual Tax On Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) ATED is payable annually at up to £244,750 (for the year ended 31 March 2023) where a residential property is valued > £20m and owned by ‘non natural persons’ (e.g. a company). There are various reliefs and exemptions for certain types of businesses and properties. (iv) Income Tax (IT) UK resident individuals and non-UK resident individuals renting UK property are chargeable to UK income tax (up to 45%) on the UK rental profits.
(v) Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Both UK and non-UK resident individuals are chargeable to UK capital gains tax (up to 28%) on any chargeable gains arising from the disposal of UK property. Non-resident individuals can also be chargeable to CGT on gains realised on disposals of interests in
entities holding UK property. (iv) Inheritance tax (IHT)
UK property owned by individuals can give rise to an IHT charge (at up to 40%) on lifetime gifts and on death. The value of offshore companies (broadly those controlled by five or fewer shareholders) will fall within the UK estate of non-UK domiciled individuals (and subject to IHT) to the extent that the company derives its value
from UK residential property. (vii) Corporation tax (CT)
Capital gains and rental profits of companies are subject to CT at 19% (25% with effect from 1 April 2023, where profits are more than £250,000).
PROPERTY REGISTERS In March 2022, the UK Government enacted the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022, which brings into law the creation of a public register of beneficial ownership information for overseas companies or other legal entities that own or buy UK property. The register will be maintained by Companies House and is publicly accessible. The Government still has to set the implementation date but it is expected to happen once Companies House and the Land Registry have set up the necessary systems to deliver the Act’s requirements. UK entities already have to disclose their beneficial ownership information under the people with significant control (PSC) register. While the tests are broadly the same, overseas entities will have to provide more information than UK entities do under the PSC register.
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SUPPORTING YOUR REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT JOURNEY
WE KNOWHOW IMPORTANT OUR CLIENTS’ INVESTMENTS ARE That is why we will support you on every stage of your real estate investment journey from initial acquisition support, to ongoing compliance assistance, through to advice on an eventual exit. Our well-established team has significant experience over many years in advising those investing within and outside the Asia region on tax, accounts and structure-related issues. One team will be with you throughout your journey and this deep understanding of your business should result in a seamless and high-quality service. Whatever your real estate journey, we will be with you every step of the way.
TRANSACTION SUPPORT Acquisition advice including tax and accounting due diligence, and liaising with other professional advisers. Advice on most efficient structure from a tax perspective.
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ONGOING ADVICE Tax and accounting advice on the refinancing or restructuring of your investments and any legislative changes over time.
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ONGOING COMPLIANCE &ACCOUNTING ADVICE The same team will carry out and oversee the structure’s compliance needs in the UK, globally and within Asia.
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INVESTOR RELATED ADVICE Tax advice for the underlying investors behind an investment.
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EXIT ADVICE Tax and accounting advice on planning for, structuring and executing on exit.
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TIMELINE OF UK PROPERTY TAX CHANGES
How up to date is your current advice? This is a dynamic area - use the timeline below to see if you need to get your advice updated.
MARCH X Companies in the
APRIL X 3% SDLT surcharge on residential property X ATED threshold reduced to £500,000 X Wear and tear allowance abolished Channel Islands and Isle of Man trading in UK land brought within the charge to UK tax X Reform of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) for commercial property.
APRIL X Election to rebase offshore assets to market value for non-domiciliaries acquiring a deemed UK domicile X Abolition of business premises renovation allowance X Corporation tax rate cut to 19% X Rebasing of ATED valuations X Restrictions of corporate interest deductions under BEPS 4 X Restriction of 25% of interest deductions for individual landlords to the basic rate X Inheritance tax (IHT) family home allowance X IHT charge on UK residential property owned by non‑resident companies.
APRIL X Non resident capital gains tax (NRCGT) charge on residential property X Diverted profits tax (DTP) X Annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) threshold reduced to £1m X Corporation tax rate cut to 20%.
and replaced with relief for like-for- like replacement expenditure.
DECEMBER X First year ends of
companies required to adopt new UK GAAP including recognition of fair value movements on hedging instruments.
JULY X Transactions in land
APRIL X Restriction of 50% of
anti-avoidance rules for companies trading in UK land.
interest deductions for individual landlords to the basic rate.
2015
2016
2017
2018
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APRIL X Restriction of 100% of interest deductions for individual landlords to the basic rate X Non-resident corporate landlords within the scope of corporation tax on rental income X Final period of Private Residence Relief reduced to 9 months X Lettings relief (worth
TBC X Public register
introduced in March 2022 recording the beneficial ownership of UK property held by non UK entities – implementation date not yet known. X Residential property developer tax (RPDT) proposed to be
APRIL X Restriction of 75% of interest deductions for individual landlords to the basic rate X Extension of NRCGT to
all UK land. Disposal of Interest in property rich entities are also subject to CGT
APRIL X A 2% non-resident
introduced to target groups with annual
up to £11,200 of capital gains tax) will only be available in situations where the owner of the property is in shared occupancy with the tenant.
SDLT surcharge apply to non-UK residents who purchase residential property in England and Northern Ireland.
profits in excess of £25m – currently expected in April 2022.
X Non resident
corporates subject to corporation tax on gains X Removal of ATED-CGT.
X Rebasing of ATED valuations in April.
2019
2020
2021
2022
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ENTERPRISING FAMILIES AND FAMILY GOVERNANCE
Enterprising families come in all shapes and sizes. What they all have in common is a lot going on. This can include a successful family business, property, private equity, financial investments and personal projects such as collections or philanthropy. As a family becomes more successful, complexity can also increase. They become even busier, own more assets, the family grows and moves, encompassing more stakeholders and new perspectives. If they are going to continue together in their family enterprise for the long term, to reduce the risk of conflict arising they need to ensure that they are aligned on important topics. This might include who can benefit from the family assets and when, or whether to have a family policy on pre-nuptial agreements.
OUR FAMILY GOVERNANCE SERVICE IS DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES ANSWER THESE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: X What is our shared purpose – what are we ultimately trying to achieve together? X What values will guide us? X What are we going to get out of this (and what do we need to do in return)? X How are we going to make decisions effectively and keep the wider family informed and engaged? X How can we support our next generation of family members?
HOWWE CAN SUPPORT YOU Family governance is just one of the services we provide to our enterprising families:
X Outsourcing X Tax compliance X Payroll X Company secretarial. X Financial controls X Risk advisory X Cyber X Audit and assurance. X Financial Investments X Private Equity X Real Estate X Luxury Assets.
X Purpose and values X Estate planning X Philanthropy, ESG and Impact X Next Gen preparation. X Family governance consulting X Family constitutions X Family office strategy X Policies and procedures.
X Structuring X Transitions X Exit planning X Valuations.
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X Structuring and tax X Due diligence X M&A X Restructuring.
X Personal tax X Dispute resolution X Corporate X Employment.
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FAMILY OFFICES HOWWE CAN HELP
WHAT IS A FAMILY OFFICE? X A professionalised support structure that helps a family manage and administer their assets and deliver their long-term strategy X There is no standard legal form X Can employ from 1 to 100+ X Variety of operating models from all in‑house to everything outsourced X Services provided will depend on family requirements from investment management or private equity to art and education. When done well, a family office safeguards the collective interests of the family while enabling individual family members to achieve their potential. DO I NEED A FAMILY OFFICE? Common reasons for creating a family office include creating a family legacy after a family business has been sold, the need for additional expertise to manage an increasingly complex portfolio of assets, relieving the administration burden on family members, gaining greater control over the management and investment of assets, increasing privacy or supporting the family’s philanthropic plans. As a family’s wealth and complexity increases, so too do the potential benefits of a family office. In assessing the complexity of needs, factors to consider include the variety of assets to be managed (such as real estate, investments and personal assets), the locations of assets and family members, and the expectations of a fully personalised and bespoke approach. Even if the answers to the exploratory questions point towards the establishment of a family office, benefits must be weighed against the costs, and alternatives should be examined.
HOWCAN BDO HELP?
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PROOF OF CONCEPT
Supporting you to establish whether a family office is right for you and what you need it to do. At the end of this stage you will have a clear strategy and set of objectives for your family office.
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DESIGN
Choice of the optimal location, structure and operating model to achieve your family’s specific objectives.
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IMPLEMENTATION
Establishing a roadmap, building out the finer details such as your risk management strategy and staying by your side as the vision is brought to life.
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ENHANCEMENT
Working with established family offices to ensure everything works as intended and support continued growth.
WHY BDO? What a family office ultimately looks like can vary considerably from family to family. However, most families only know their own family office. In contrast, we have worked with a many different ones over the years and can use this knowledge and experience to guide you whether you are embarking on a large strategic project or simply need a specialist who truly understands family offices for a one-off piece of advice.
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TAX DISPUTE RESOLUTION
We work closely with our Tax Dispute Resolution (TDR) team which offers a variety of services to a broad range of clients who are seeking resolution with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in respect of their tax affairs.
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