Tax services

Capital allowances provide valuable tax relief on property-related expenditure, but navigating the complexities of HMRC’s rules requires specialist knowledge. With changing rates, project-specific criteria, and a wide range of qualifying assets such as heating, electrics, and fixtures, maximising claims can be a challenging and time-consuming process. 

Azets’ capital allowances specialists combine expertise in tax and property to prepare robust, fully optimised claims that generate maximum savings in the shortest possible time.

With ever-changing tax legislation and increasing scrutiny from HMRC, having a clear corporate tax strategy ensures businesses can optimise their position, reduce liabilities, and take advantage of available reliefs. From structuring tax-efficient operations to navigating complex compliance requirements, Azets specialists can help businesses avoid risks and make informed financial decisions.

Whether you're a startup, an SME, or a large corporation, tailored corporate tax advice can unlock opportunities for growth and investment. From corporation tax returns and relief claims to advisory services on mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion, a proactive approach ensures your business stays ahead.

Tax legislation now covers a broad range of workers, including employees and off-payroll staff such as those working through agencies, intermediaries, or personal service companies. This growing complexity, combined with increasingly frequent HMRC reviews, can pose challenges for businesses in managing compliance and optimising tax efficiency.

Azets employer solutions team provides expert advice to help businesses navigate the intricacies of employment tax. Whether it’s planning employee benefits, managing salary sacrifice schemes, or handling specific taxes like the Apprenticeship Levy, we offer tailored employer solutions that help businesses attract and retain talent while staying compliant.

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Managing personal tax effectively is key to protecting wealth, minimising liabilities, and ensuring compliance with ever-evolving tax legislation. Whether it’s income tax, capital gains tax, or inheritance tax planning, taking a proactive approach can make a significant difference. Azets provides expert private client services to help individuals, families, and business owners structure their finances tax-efficiently while remaining fully compliant. Whether you're planning for the future, managing investments, or handling cross-border tax matters, Azets’ personal tax advisors can help give you peace of mind and financial security.

The research and development (R&D) tax relief scheme offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in innovation, but understanding the full range of available reliefs can be complex. Azets’ R&D tax specialists can help you navigate this landscape, ensuring you benefit from all available options. Whether you're developing new products, processes, or technologies, R&D tax credits can significantly reduce your tax liability and support ongoing innovation.

Our experienced R&D tax credits team works with businesses of all sizes to identify qualifying activities, ensure your claims are maximised, and guide you through the entire submission process with HMRC. From the initial identification of eligible R&D projects to leveraging Patent Box benefits, we offer expert advice and support tailored to your specific needs.

Tax investigations can be a daunting experience for any business or individual, but with the right support, you can manage them effectively and minimise disruption. Azets’ tax investigation specialists have extensive experience working with HMRC's latest guidance and legislation. We handle all types of tax enquiries and disclosures, from individual and SME compliance to complex investigations involving large businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and offshore assets.

Our team provides practical advice and support throughout the investigation process, to help achieve the best possible outcome for you.

Transfer pricing has become a critical issue for international businesses over the past decade, with increasingly complex statutory requirements making compliance a challenge. Azets’ specialist transfer pricing services provide the support businesses need to navigate this complex area, ensuring that your transfer pricing policies meet legal obligations while being aligned with best practices. 

VAT is a complex and ever-changing area of taxation.. Azets’ VAT specialists have a long-standing reputation for helping clients navigate their VAT responsibilities, develop efficient procedures, and proactively manage risks. Whether you’re a sole trader, SME, multinational, or not-for-profit organisation, our tailored VAT services ensure you meet your obligations while identifying savings and efficiencies.
From VAT registrations and returns to health checks, compliance support, and dispute resolution, Azets provides clear, practical advice without jargon and unnecessary complexity. We can challenge decisions, liaise with HMRC on your behalf, and help implement strategies that optimise your VAT position.