A new survey on motivations behind business sales has revealed that over half of entrepreneur respondents (56%) are considering an early business exit over concerns about tax rises. Of those who have already sold, nearly two-thirds (65%) said fear of tax hikes drove them to exit their business early.
The research, conducted by London-based private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham & Co, underscores the anxiety many founders feel in the face of changing tax policies - particularly in the wake of recent and upcoming changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) and Investors' Relief.
Action steps for entrepreneurs
If you are concerned about tax and thinking about your exit, consider these immediate actions:
Start formal exit planning now. Engage experienced advisers - M&A specialists, tax planners, wealth managers - to map your optimal path.
- Benchmark your business readiness. Assess where value gaps exist and set up a 90-day sprint plan to start closing them.
- Align business and personal goals. Ensure that your personal financial planning (retirement, estate, philanthropic goals) matches your business strategy. Consult with a wealth planner well in advance for advice on how to plan, manage, and structure the personal wealth from an exit.
- Monitor tax policy developments. Stay informed, but avoid reactive decision-making based purely on tax fears.
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