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Buying and selling businesses

From Start-Up to Exit: How Business Owners Can Save Tax at Every Stage

By
Omar Aswat CTA
Reading time
1 min
Published
21 May 2025
Last reviewed
10 October 2026
Buying and selling businesses

Key takeaways

  1. 1Running a business is a journey and every stage brings fresh challenges and financial decisions.

Running a business is a journey and every stage brings fresh challenges and financial decisions. But one thing remains constant throughout: the importance of smart tax planning.

Whether you’re just getting started or preparing to exit, there are opportunities to reduce your tax burden and improve your financial position. Knowing what reliefs and structures are available at each stage can make a huge difference.

At ASWATAX, we’ve helped hundreds of business owners make tax-smart decisions. In our upcoming webinar, our founder and Chartered Tax Adviser, Omar, will guide you through the key stages of the business lifecycle and the tax planning opportunities you shouldn’t miss.

Here’s a taste of what we’ll cover:

  • Tax-efficient remuneration: salary, dividends, and benefits
  • R&D, capital allowances, and other business reliefs
  • Share schemes: EMI, CSOP, and growth shares
  • SEIS/EIS: preparing your business for investors
  • Trading vs property structures: what's best and when
  • Exit planning: trade sales, succession, and inheritance tax
  • Live Q&A: bring your questions!

Whether you’re growing, fundraising, or thinking about succession, this webinar will help you plan with confidence.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 28th May ⏰ Time: 10AM UK 🎟️ Register here

Join us live for this free, expert-led session. Places are limited – secure yours today.

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