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Vantis’ Landed Estates & Rural Businesses Group understands that estates require careful financial management to maintain them, both for the support of this generation and to maintain their capital value for future generations.
At Vantis we have proven experience in advising landed estate clients on matters that can cause concern, such as:
- Protection and enhancement of capital value
- Diversification of income streams and choosing most effective activities to generate long term growth
- Minimising tax liabilities
We also have an in depth knowledge of the requirements of rural businesses, such as:
- farming, both in hand and contract
- fishing and shooting
- other business ventures, e.g. paint balling, wedding ventures etc
Our Landed Estates & Rural Businesses team provides a full range of advisory services for the sector, including:
- Accounting services
Our team is experienced in dealing with bespoke packages, including Landmark and Farmplan as well as general book-keeping packages such as SAGE Line 50. We also use SAGE Winforecast as a forecasting tool for clients. Please contact Matthew Burge for further information.
- Employment status & PAYE
Please contact our expert in these issues, Steven Pinhey.
- Inheritance Tax Planning
Please contact our estate taxation expert, Mary Hase, if you require tax advice.
- Chattels
For advice on ownership and associated matters please contact Mary Hase / Alison Bassett-Cross.
- Financial staff recruitment
We understand the book-keeping and regulation requirements needed in an estate accountant. If you have a vacancy you need filling, we have an extensive network of contacts to help you source suitable candidates.
- Tax planning
If you have any tax planning issues please contact Barrie Dunning, the tax planning expert for our Landed Estates Group.
- Trusts and Settlements Advice
For further information please contact Alison Bassett-Cross or Mary Hase.
- VAT
VAT on land is a very complex and specialist area. Advice must be sought before undertaking any venture. If you have a VAT enquiry please contact Vaughn Chown, our VAT specialist.
- Forensic Accounting
Vantis' Landed Estates & Rural Businesses Group have carried out forensic accounting work in relation to landed estates and also has experience in acting as advocates for our landed estate clients in investigation matters to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) enquiries. Please contact Steven Pinhey for more information about how we can help you with an HMRC enquiry.
This is a selection of our services. If what you're looking for is not listed here, please contact either Mary Hase or Barrie Dunning.
If you require an audit, Vantis will work alongside independent audit services provider HLB Vantis Audit plc. This specialist team will ensure that your service needs are met by an experienced team with relevant expertise in your sector. Please contact Matthew Burge for more information.
Events
We hold events throughout the year which may be of interest to you. To see all forthcoming events please visit our events diary.