Group
Structures

Secure Your Business with Bracey’s Accountants

In today’s unpredictable business environment, protecting your assets is more important than ever. One effective strategy to safeguard your assets is by setting up a group structure with a holding company. Bracey’s Accountants specialises in helping businesses establish and manage group structures to minimise risk and maximise benefits.

What is a Group Structure?

A group structure is created when one limited company owns another limited company. The primary company at the top, known as the holding company, controls various subsidiary companies beneath it. This setup isolates valuable assets in the holding company, shielding them from the commercial risks faced by the subsidiaries.

Benefits of a Group Structure

Asset Protection

• Shelter your hard-earned business assets from daily commercial risks.
• Safeguard properties, cash, and other significant assets within the holding company.
• Proper structuring ensures minimal exposure to commercial risks.

Tax Advantages

• Potentially pay no stamp duty or capital gains tax when moving the shares into the holding company
• It may be possible to offset losses in one subsidiary against profits in another, optimising your tax position.

Business Flexibility

• It is sometimes possible add new subsidiaries as your business grows.
• Often, can bring in new shareholders for specific business units without impacting the entire group.

Changes to Consider

While group structures offer numerous advantages, they may not be suitable for every business. Consider the following potential challenges:

• Increased accountancy fees due to multiple sets of accounts and corporation tax returns.
• Complex administration with separate books for each subsidiary.
• Disposal issues requiring careful planning and due diligence.

How Braceys Can Help

At Bracey’s Accountants, we understand that every business is unique. We provide tailored advice to help you determine if a group structure is right for you. Our comprehensive services include:

Initial Consultation

We offer a free 30-minute consultation to understand your business needs and discuss potential benefits and challenges.

Customised Advice

Detailed review of your current situation with personalised recommendations.

Setup and Administration

Assistance with the correct setup and ongoing administration of your group structure.

Continuous Support

Ongoing guidance and project management to ensure your group structure operates smoothly.

Take Charge of Your Future

Ringfence your assets and provide a solid foundation for your business’s growth and sustainability. Contact Bracey’s Accountants today to schedule your free consultation and explore how we can help protect your business.