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Services

At AOG, we offer an extensive array of accountancy and tax services to meet the diverse financial needs of our clients. From fundamental accounting tasks to intricate tax planning strategies, our comprehensive suite of services is tailored to businesses across various industries and individuals alike. Our depth of expertise underscores our dedication to providing holistic financial solutions, ensuring clients receive personalized advice and support at every stage of their financial journey. Whether it involves optimizing tax efficiencies, ensuring regulatory compliance, or offering strategic financial guidance, our broad range of services reflects our profound knowledge and unwavering commitment to helping clients efficiently achieve their financial objectives.

Accountancy Services

Accounts

Our financial reporting services extend beyond mere compliance. At AOG, during the accounts preparation stage, we conduct a comprehensive appraisal of your financials, providing insights on profitability, performance, projections, cash flow, risks, and market outlook. Whether you’re a sole trader, a partnership, an LLP, a large company, or an international group, we ensure that your business meets its financial objectives and complies with current regulations. Additionally, our accounts service provides the preparation of management accounts for you, your investors, and banks.

Audit
Our audits not only ensure the accurate representation of your financial records but also identify potential risk areas and opportunities for growth. Our rigorous approach involves examining internal controls, testing transactions, and reconciling account balances. At AOG, we undertake audits of standalone companies, parent companies, subsidiaries of international groups, and regulated businesses such as solicitors.
International Consolidation
At AOG, we excel in supporting your business compliance needs, including the preparation of consolidated accounts for medium-sized international groups aligned with international GAAP
Company Tax
Corporate tax responsibilities are multifaceted and can significantly impact your business operations. At AOG, our professionals provide a comprehensive range of corporate tax services tailored to meet your business needs. From basic tax return preparation to strategic tax planning, we ensure businesses remain compliant with current tax laws. Our expertise in corporate tax structures and regulations enables us to guide your business through tax complexities, identifying opportunities for tax savings such as reducing the number of associated companies and maximizing capital allowance claims.
Personal Tax
Navigating individual tax matters can be overwhelming without proper guidance. At AOG, our personal tax compliance services ensure efficient, accurate handling of your tax matters in accordance with relevant tax laws. Whether dealing with simple or complex tax returns, including those for non-residents, our team ensures accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and guidance on tax savings strategies. With AOG, you can expect a hassle-free tax season, with expert advice on tax implications of personal financial decisions and strategies to minimize HMRC challenges.
VAT Services and Bookkeeping
Efficient bookkeeping is fundamental to a successful business, and at AOG, we understand its significance. Our team takes care of all your bookkeeping needs, ensuring accurate, up-to-date records and navigating the intricacies of VAT. Regular reconciliation of records ensures accuracy and compliance, while specific consideration is given to VAT recovery tailored to your business needs, ensuring optimal VAT management, and minimizing unnecessary expenses.
Payroll and CIS
AOG’s payroll services alleviate the complexities of managing payroll tasks, handling wage and tax calculations, payroll tax filing, and workplace pension compliance. Our team stays abreast of changing payroll laws and regulations, ensuring your business remains compliant while allowing you to focus on core activities. We provide expert advice on benefit scheme structuring, redundancy, termination payments, employment contracts employer staff handbook, bonus evaluation and ERS share filings, ensuring your employees are rewarded without increasing tax liabilities. With our CIS services, we navigate the intricacies of the Construction Industry Scheme, ensuring compliance with HMRC rules, mitigating risks, and facilitating smooth project execution. We will obtain you gross status and deal with CIS returns, subcontractor certificates, claim CIS withheld, and ensure VAT is dealt with correctly.
Statutory and Registered Address
We ensure your business meets all statutory requirements, keeping records up to date, submitting necessary filings on time, and preparing essential documents such as board minutes and shareholder resolutions. Our services uphold good corporate governance practices within your organization, advising on changes including directors, share rights, and amendments to Articles. Additionally, our registered address service ensures prompt handling of all important official communications from government bodies and legal entities.
Incorporating
Our incorporation services are designed to streamline the process of setting up new companies, offering advice on optimal structure, pre-emptive rights, and share classes. We handle all paperwork and liaise with relevant authorities to ensure a smooth and hassle-free incorporation process.
Tax Fee Protection
We offer tax fee cover to settle AOG fees in dealing with tax investigations into your business and personal affairs. While we cannot prevent tax authorities from launching investigations or determine their duration, having tax fee cover provides some reassurance during uncertain times.

Tax Advisory

Tax Advisory

At AOG, we recognize the intricate and ever-changing landscape of taxation and its impact on both individuals and businesses. Our tax solutions and advisory services are meticulously crafted to guide clients through the complexities of tax regulations while uncovering opportunities for tax savings. We offer tailored advice on transaction structuring, tax relief optimization, and risk reduction strategies. From strategic planning to compliance, we deliver holistic solutions aligned with your business objectives.

Some AOG cases:

  • Tax-efficient exits.
  • New venture structures.
  • High wealth planning.
  • Restructuring, including mergers and demergers.
Property

Property transactions encompass development, construction, trading, investment and letting activities with significant tax implications. At AOG, we assist clients in navigating property transactions, maximizing available tax reliefs and allowances. Our expertise extends to advising on tax-efficient structuring of property investments and developments, including the utilization of Special Purpose Vehicles or Joint Ventures. We ensure compliance with VAT and other related tax obligations, providing comprehensive tax support for your property ventures.

Some AOG cases:

  • Advice on a tax-efficient investor exit for a property developer.
  • Maximizing VAT recovery for a property developer.
  • Assisting in finance arrangements for a property investment company.
  • Demerging a large investment property portfolio among shareholders.
  • Incorporating a property business.
  • Preparing a joint venture profit-sharing arrangement.
Corporate Restructuring, Mergers, and Demergers
Corporate restructuring involves redesigning aspects of a company or group to achieve various objectives such as risk limitation, ownership changes, organizational restructuring, profitability enhancement, and expansion into new markets. A well-planned restructuring can enhance operational efficiency, financial performance, and position businesses for future success. Our team excels in careful planning, mitigating tax exposures, due diligence, and expert execution.

Some AOG cases:

  • Advising on a group formation and merging, and liquidating companies for a restaurateur.
  • Demerging property portfolios between shareholders.
  • Advising on tax-efficient asset transfers.
  • International structuring for a digital company.
Sale and Acquisitions

We offer due diligence services, assisting in structuring transactions in a tax-efficient manner, and advising on financing arrangements. Through thorough tax due diligence, we establish tax risk and develop strategies to minimize tax liabilities, ensuring a smooth transaction process.

Some AOG cases:

  • Advising on the takeover of an international digital group.
  • Sale of a hotel in London.
  • Minimizing SDLT and VAT on a commercial property purchase.
  • Maximizing capital allowances claims on a large commercial property development.
Strategic Business Growth Planning
Strategic business planning involves outlining a company’s growth trajectory, goals, and strategies for achieving them. Our comprehensive strategic business planning services are tailored to your company’s unique needs. We assess strengths, weaknesses, and align growth objectives with actionable strategies, empowering your organization with a blueprint for sustainable success.

Some AOG cases:

  • Business plan preparation for a property trading company seeking investor attraction for the next phase of its growth.
  • Business plan preparation for a developer obtaining bank finance for a project.
  • Business plan guidance to a fashion wholesaler and retailer on where to strategize growth.
Corporate Finance
Managing financial activities to maximize shareholder value is essential in corporate finance. At AOG, we provide bespoke corporate finance services tailored to your company’s needs, from capital investment decisions to financial risk management.

Some AOG cases:

  • Assisting in finance acquisition for a property development company.
  • Liaising with banks to refinancing a property portfolio.
Tax Investigations
Tax investigations can be daunting, but with AOG’s tax investigation services, you’re supported every step of the way. Our professionals boast extensive experience in handling tax investigations, offering full support in liaising with tax authorities. We provide advice on managing and resolving tax disputes, help you understand your rights and obligations, and represent your interests throughout the investigation process. With AOG, you can rest assured of expert representation and guidance.

Some AOG cases:

  • Successfully challenging HMRC contentions and concluding a tax enquiry into clubs and bars.
  • Handling a tax enquiry into a property portfolio business and concluding it without additional tax arising.
  • Successfully concluding a tax investigation into MOT centres.
  • Dealing with a tax investigation into an Employee Benefit Trust for a food wholesaler.
  • Liaising with HMRC on a case regarding employment verses self-employed for a wholesaler.
Share Buyback – Exit
Share buybacks involve nuanced tax considerations, and AOG offers expert guidance on tax-efficient shareholder exits. Our team ensures that the buyback structure complies with tax laws while minimizing the tax impact. We handle all tax-related filings and provide advice on potential implications for the company, guiding shareholders to understand the tax implications and potential benefits.

Some AOG cases:

  • Advising on a tax-efficient exit for a specialized construction company.
  • Providing guidance on a share buyback for a majority shareholder in a food manufacturer.
Share Schemes
Share schemes are effective tools for incentivizing employees but come with specific tax implications. At AOG, we offer comprehensive advice on implementing various share schemes, including the Enterprise Investment Scheme and the Enterprise Management Incentive scheme. We assist in structuring the scheme to ensure tax efficiency, meeting qualifying conditions, and handling all compliance matters. AOG ensures your share scheme effectively attracts and retains talent while managing its tax implications.

Some AOG cases:

  • Implementing an Enterprise Investment Scheme for a new startup.
  • Advising on share schemes for a money trading company.
Succession Planning
Succession planning involves managing the transfer of your businesses to successors, safeguarding continuity, preserving values, and fostering stability during leadership transitions. At AOG, our team works closely with you to consider changes required to business ownership, control, and internal organization, aiming to safeguard longevity and success.

Some AOG cases:

  • Advising a controlling shareholder to gradually step back from their role.
  • Restructuring shares to facilitate succession in a hotel business.
VAT Advice
VAT laws can be complex, but AOG’s team provides expert advice on compliance and structuring. We help you understand VAT obligations, offer advice on planning, and advise on transaction implications.

Some AOG cases:

  • Structuring a property development to maximize VAT recovery.
  • Advising on VAT on cross-border transactions for a digital business.
  • Advising on VAT on importation and export for a fashion wholesaler.
Share Valuations
Understanding your company’s share value is crucial in various situations, from divorce to mergers. AOG offers unbiased share valuations using proven methodologies tailored to your business.

Some AOG cases:

  • Valuing several manufacturing companies for a divorce case.
  • Valuing an overseas property company migrating to the UK.
  • Valuing a property group for demerger among shareholders.
  • Providing valuations for litigation purposes in a wealth dispute on death.
  • Valuing companies for a probate case for a solicitor’s client.
Project Appraisals
Project appraisal involves evaluating a proposed project to determine its feasibility and potential for success. An effective project appraisal considers various aspects, such as technical feasibility, market trends, potential risks, financial viability, and alignment with strategic objectives. At AOG, we assess your project’s financial, technical, and operational aspects, as well as its potential impact on your company’s overall strategy. Our detailed analysis and recommendations provide you with the insights you need to make confident and informed decisions about your projects.

Some AOG cases:

  • Assessing the feasibility of continuing with a new line of food products for a manufacturer.
  • Appraising a building for a property developer.
Shareholder Agreements

A shareholder agreement is a binding contract among shareholders to regulate relationships between themselves and the company. It typically addresses share transactions, valuations, financial restrictions, matters requiring shareholder consent, appointment and removal of directors, and resolutions on deadlock.

Some AOG cases:

  • Drafting a shareholder agreement for a company with multiple shareholders.
Articles Changes
We assist businesses in implementing changes to their articles of association. Our services ensure that changes are legally sound and communicated appropriately to all stakeholders.

Some AOG cases:

  • Amending the Articles to reflect changes in share rights for an international digital company.
Forensic Accounting

Forensic accounting combines accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to examine financial statements and transactions for evidence of irregularities or fraud. It is crucial in resolving disputes, combating fraud, facilitating regulatory compliance, and supporting legal proceedings or negotiations. At AOG, our approach combines meticulous investigation with deep financial insight to provide accurate, clear, and reliable findings.

Some AOG cases:

  • Conducting a forensic review of records to uncover instances of theft.
Management Buyout
Management buyouts are complex transactions with various tax considerations. Our experts at AOG provide tax advice throughout the process, from due diligence to post-acquisition integration. We support the management team in understanding the tax implications, financing structure, and personal tax considerations.
Research and Development

R&D activities can yield significant tax benefits. At AOG, we help businesses identify eligible R&D activities, ensuring maximum claim of available tax credits and deductions. We assist in the preparation and submission of R&D tax relief claims.

Some AOG cases:

  • Assisting in an R&D claim for hi-tech car parks.

International

Cross-Border Transactions

Cross-border transactions often involve complex tax considerations. At AOG, our team provides comprehensive advice on the tax implications of such transactions, covering transfer pricing, withholding taxes, and VAT. We ensure that your transactions are structured effectively to minimize tax liabilities.

Some AOG cases:

  • Providing VAT advice for a digital company with multiple income streams.
  • Conducting a transfer pricing appraisal for a fashion manufacturer.
Overseas Companies and Individuals
Overseas companies and individuals with business interests and assets in the UK often encounter challenges navigating UK regulations. At AOG, we guide them through the regulatory landscape, assess their UK tax exposure, and manage their compliance requirements.

Some AOG cases:

  • Managing UK tax compliance for a company based in the British Virgin Islands.
Migrating to the UK
Planning a move to the UK requires a thorough understanding of tax obligations. AOG offers guidance on the tax implications of becoming a UK resident, including considerations for income tax, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. We also assist with tax planning before your move to ensure a smooth transition and optimize your tax situation.

Some AOG cases:

  • Advising a company incorporated in Panama on relocating to the UK.
  • Providing advice to an individual from Hong Kong migrating to the UK.
Leaving the UK

Individuals planning to leave the UK need to consider specific tax implications. At AOG, we provide advice on managing tax obligations as you plan your departure, including considerations for tax residency status, capital gains tax, and inheritance tax. Our goal is to ensure that you are well-prepared for your move and aware of any potential tax implications.

Some AOG cases:

  • Advising an individual moving to Denmark on their tax situation.
  • Advising an individual moving to Cyprus.
Permanent Establishments
Establishing a permanent presence in another country can have significant tax implications or opportunities for savings. AOG assesses where your business’s permanent establishment is based and provides comprehensive advice on the necessary actions, including considerations for relocation or establishment in another country.

Some AOG cases:

  • Providing advice on establishing a permanent establishment in Cyprus.
  • Assisting with the relocation of a permanent establishment to the UK.
  • Advising on a permanent establishment in Romania.
International Structuring
International restructuring involves reorganizing a company’s business operations across different countries. Our team offers comprehensive services to address your international restructuring needs, from initial planning and strategy development to implementation. We collaborate with overseas advisors to design an international structure aligned with your business objectives while minimizing global tax exposure.

Some AOG cases:

  • Planning an international structure for a telecom startup company.
  • Advising on the restructuring of a large digital business.
  • Setting up overseas manufacturing operations for a fashion wholesaler.
Non-Domicile Planning
For non-domiciled individuals residing in the UK, navigating tax implications can be complex. AOG offers advice on remittance basis taxation and strategies for keeping income outside the scope of UK taxation. Our aim is to optimize your tax position while ensuring compliance with UK tax laws.

Some AOG cases:

  • Providing remittance advice to a non-domiciled individual residing in the UK on share options and overseas funds and assets.

IHT Wills Trust

IHT and Estate Planning
IHT and estate planning play pivotal roles in managing the distribution of your wealth and assets before your passing. At AOG, we specialize in IHT and estate planning, providing expert guidance on the nuances of IHT laws and regulations. Our team assists you in planning your estate with maximum efficiency, offering tailored advice, and identifying tax-saving opportunities. We are committed to preserving your wealth and ensuring its seamless transition according to your wishes while minimizing tax liabilities.

Some AOG cases:

  • Advising a hotelier on strategies to reduce potential IHT.
  • Assisting a high-wealth individual with tax-efficient succession planning.
  • Providing guidance on transferring property to a trust.
  • Advising on restructuring company ownership.
Will Planning and Variation

Drafting a Will is a fundamental aspect of estate planning, ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and simplifying the probate process. A well-structured Will can also help mitigate potential IHT liabilities. At AOG, we offer comprehensive Will planning services, collaborating with you to understand your desires, evaluate your assets, and formulate a detailed plan for your Will. Additionally, we provide guidance on setting up trusts within your Will and addressing post-death Will variations, to optimize tax planning and preserve your estate’s value for beneficiaries.

Some AOG cases:

  • Preparing a Will for high wealth individual incorporating trusts.
  • Assisting with post-death variation of a Will.
Trust Advice
Trusts are valuable tools in strategic wealth management, providing control over assets during your lifetime and beyond. Establishing a trust offers benefits such as efficient tax planning and asset protection. At AOG, we simplify the complexities of trusts, offering clear and actionable advice to secure your financial future and the welfare of your beneficiaries.

Some AOG cases:

  • Providing advice on transferring agricultural land and woodland out of a trust.
  • Advising business owners on transferring assets to a trust to prevent misappropriation by their children.

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Why our clients recommend us

"We have been with AOG for 30 years, and we recommend them due to their consistent reliability, trustworthiness, and the impactful results they've delivered for us in the past. Their track record speaks volumes about their competence and dedication."

E.D. – West End Properties

"I have been a client of AOG since the beginning of my career! Over the years they have been accountants for 10+ companies that I started, sold, and was involved with. I can only recommend them very, very, highly. They are now friends, more than they are my accountants. Well done AOG team, I only wish you the best!"

F.G. – Property Project

"I would like to thank AOG for their advisory during our takeover and dealing with due diligence queries promptly. Their involvement was key to realizing additional value."

D.M. – International Digital Businesses

"I have been a long-standing client of AOG. I truly appreciate all the years of service they have given me. They have helped me through my business expansion through thick and thin and have been there to help find solutions to all the problems I have encountered on the way. Thank you very much AOG."

A.Y. – Fashion Manufacturers and Wholesalers

"I was worried about tax liabilities and penalties arising from a HMRC tax investigation into my company. I was pleased that AOG dealt with the complexities and finalised the investigation with HMRC without any additional tax liability arising. I am also glad that we took out tax insurance cover."

C.T. - Property Portfolios

"AOG have been an incredible to help to me over the past 2 years. Firstly, in helping me with Tax returns for an Agricultural trust that I had absolutely no experience or understanding of, after my father’s death. They guided me through a very stressful situation and were happy to take the time to explain anything I didn’t understand with exceptional knowledge, patience, and kindness. Since then, AOG has done substantial work in investigating and in depth reporting on the options we have to break the trust, giving us the ability to make critical decisions and guiding us at each stage. This has been a very difficult stage in my life with a huge amount of worry & uncertainty but AOG have supported me with not only a highly professional service but one with care & compassion for a clients individual needs."

V.N. – Farming and Woodlands Trusts

"The advice received from AOG proved to be invaluable, particularly in the splitting of our property companies amongst family members. I am glad to have selected AOG for such a crucial task"

S.N. – Property Portfolio

"The AOG team are very friendly and easy to deal with and on hand with expert guidance. They were instrumental in the formation of our group tax structure and also during our merger/acquisition process"

S.S. - Receivers

"I am writing to thank AOG for the great work they have been doing for us. After all these years we have been working together, I am pleased to say that AOG’s advise has been invaluable. The fact that you were there whenever we needed them has also been catalytic to our success. We have had advice well in advance which helped us comply with the law and have peace of mind. Also, I just wanted to say an extra thank you for AOG’s support throughout the pandemic.
I look forward to many more years of co-operation."

A.M. – Hotelier

"Moving to the UK in 2020 presented significant financial and tax planning challenges for me. The expertise of AOG was invaluable. They advised me on structuring my accounts for the move, clearly explained the remittance basis tax regime, and provided tailored advice on taxes related to stock-based compensation and RSUs. Their guidance made a complex process manageable, and I highly recommend their services for anyone facing cross-border financial issues"

D.M. – Artificial Intelligence

"AOG has been a lifesaver when it came to my business. They resolved my accounting problems and sorted all the problems left by my previous accountant. They handle my books, VAT, year-end, and taxes, always on time; they have never been late. They have helped me through any queries I've had. I've had an account with them for over 5 years and am completely satisfied with their professionalism. I would highly recommend AOG"

D.V. - Recruitment of Executives

"AOG have taken care of all my tax requirements for almost thirty years. Through all the ups and downs of a wide range of business ventures, I have always had the peace of mind knowing that my financial affairs were being handled in the best possible way, by the best firm and team of people. AOG manage to combine consummate professionalism, skill, experience, and knowledge with an ever-friendly and approachable client-facing service philosophy. This has proved to be a winning business formula for both the firm and their many clients"

G.G. – Digital Start Up

"Over the course of a number of years AOG have provided to us and our businesses with excellent accounting and taxation advice with extreme patience and answering my queries very quickly and clearly. They have always been knowledgeable, reliable, proactive and very professional in their service. As the businesses have grown and evolved, the advice we have received from AOG has been, and continues to be, particularly important."

C.C. - Valuers

"AOG have been attentive to the needs of our family run business for over 15 years. We are always grateful for the sound advice and understanding of our specific needs, be it tax advice, payroll and many other services. We have no hesitation in recommending this well-established firm."

E.P. - West End Wedding Planners

"I am grateful for AOG's guidance in creating a tax-efficient structure for our property development project and cladding businesses. Their expertise in advising on VAT on new builds was incredible."

C.P. – Cladding and Property Development

"I chose AOG based on a recommendation. AOG's vast knowledge and supportive guidance in structuring my first company have been outstanding. Their financial expertise is unparalleled."

M.D. – Property Agent Start Up

"AOG's competence and knowledge have been crucial for our business and dealing with various challenges including tax investigations we faced. Their support is highly recommended"

A.G. – Ingredients Manufacturers and Wholesalers

"I have used the services of AOG for a number of years now. AOG have provided our business with excellent accounting and taxation advice. They have always been knowledgeable, reliable and proactive in their service. I would have no hesitation in recommending AOG based on the five-star service we have received."

J.F. – Electricians