Business Details
34 Years
experience
Strategic Tax Solutions for Rural Businesses
Established in 1992, we are specialist tax advisers and accountants dedicated to supporting farms, estates, and rural businesses. Our team, led by Gary Markham, Samantha Corner, and Luke Cochrane, combines deep expertise in strategic tax planning with a nuanced understanding of family dynamics within agricultural enterprises. We focus on delivering practical, tax-efficient solutions tailored to landowners, ensuring long-term business sustainability and wealth preservation. With over three decades of experience, we have developed the Rural Business Survey, providing benchmarking data to enhance client decision-making.Our services extend beyond traditional accountancy to include succession planning, business restructuring, and trust advice, addressing the unique challenges of rural enterprises. We prioritise client relationships, offering personalised guidance to navigate complex tax landscapes while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our cloud accounting services, which provide real-time financial insights. Through annual seminars and thought leadership, we empower clients with actionable insights derived from industry trends and practical case studies.
Services
Tax Compliance
Succession Planning
Capital Taxes
Trust Advice
Business Restructuring
Land & Property Taxes
Cloud Accounting
Gross Margin Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialist experience in rural tax and agricultural accounting.
- Our team includes industry-recognised experts like Gary Markham, author of farming accountancy guides.
- We provide tailored succession planning to ensure smooth business transitions.
- Our Rural Business Survey offers unique benchmarking insights for performance optimisation.
- We combine technical expertise with practical farm management experience.
Services
Tax Compliance
We ensure full compliance with UK tax regulations while minimising liabilities through strategic planning. Our experts handle income tax, corporation tax, VAT, and PAYE for rural businesses. By staying updated on legislative changes, we help clients avoid penalties and optimise tax reliefs, providing peace of mind and financial stability.
Succession Planning
Our bespoke succession strategies facilitate smooth leadership and wealth transfers to future generations. We create tax-efficient legal structures like trusts, address family governance challenges, and develop exit strategies. This ensures business continuity while preserving family legacy through comprehensive estate planning solutions.
Capital Taxes
We specialise in minimising liabilities related to capital gains and inheritance tax through strategic asset structuring. Our advice covers business property relief optimisation and intergenerational wealth transfers. We help clients protect assets for future generations while maintaining compliance with complex tax frameworks.
Business Restructuring
We guide businesses through financial and organisational restructuring to enhance sustainability. Our services include capital structure optimisation, operational efficiency improvements, and market adaptation strategies. We implement changes with minimal disruption, ensuring long-term growth and resilience in evolving agricultural markets.
Trust Advice
Our trust advisory services focus on creating tax-efficient wealth management structures. We establish family trusts, manage complex assets, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. By aligning trust frameworks with long-term estate goals, we help clients achieve secure and controlled wealth distribution.
People
Gary Markham
Director, Farms & Estates
Agricultural accounting expert with 30+ years' experience, author of ICAEW's farming accountancy guide, and partner in a 2,000-acre farming business. Specialises in succession planning and joint ventures.
Samantha Corner
Team Member
Rural tax adviser with expertise in strategic planning for agricultural enterprises. Collaborates on client consultations and team development initiatives.
Luke Cochrane
Rural Tax Expert
Specialist in farm inheritance tax implications and rural business advisory. Contributes to industry seminars and client education programs.
Questions
What specialist services do you offer for agricultural businesses?
We provide tax compliance, succession planning, capital tax optimisation, trust advice, and business restructuring tailored specifically to farms, estates, and rural enterprises.
How do you help with farm succession planning?
We create bespoke strategies for leadership transitions, family governance, and tax-efficient wealth transfers, ensuring business continuity through legal structures like trusts.
Can you assist with rural property tax matters?
Yes, we handle stamp duty, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax for land transactions, ensuring compliance while maximising tax efficiencies.
Do you offer cloud accounting solutions?
We provide cloud-based bookkeeping using platforms like Xero and QuickBooks, enabling real-time financial management and reporting for rural businesses.
