How to Pay Less Tax When Selling Your Business in 2025

How to Pay Less Tax When Selling Your Business in 2025 💼

Thinking of selling your business? Don't let unexpected tax bills eat into your hard-earned money. In this comprehensive guide, we break down the different taxes that may be payable when you sell your business in the UK, and the tax strategies every UK business owner needs to know before selling their company in 2025.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Capital gains tax optimisation strategies for business sales
✅ How your limited company structure affects your tax liability
✅ VAT considerations when transferring business assets
✅ Latest tax relief schemes and allowances for 2025
✅ Step-by-step planning to minimise your overall tax burden
✅ Common mistakes that cost sellers thousands in unnecessary taxes

Whether you're selling shares in your limited company or disposing of business assets, understanding the current tax landscape is crucial. We'll cover everything from entrepreneur's relief to business asset disposal relief, helping you navigate the complex world of taxes when selling a company in the UK.

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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Asset vs share sale
2:31 - Taxes when selling a business in the UK
4:30 - How to pay less taxes
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