Agricultural Inheritance Tax & Succession Planning Seminar

On Wednesday, 10th December, we hosted an important seminar at Kingston Maurward College, bringing together leading experts to discuss one of the most pressing issues for rural businesses: Agricultural Inheritance Tax and Succession Planning.

Our experts were joined by specialists from:

• PKF-Francis Clark Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers
• Symonds & Sampson
• Coastland College

Each speaker shared practical insights and strategies to help landowners, farmers, and rural businesses plan for the future.

Key topics covered

• Expertise on corporate structure as the operating business, with a shareholders’ agreement
• The importance of having a proper Will in place and key considerations for executors
• An update on the draft IHT legislation and what it means for rural businesses as well as strategies to consider in order to pass wealth down to the next generation(s)
• Advice on valuations and a current market update
• Supporting the agricultural community

These discussions provided actionable guidance for safeguarding farming businesses and ensuring smooth succession for the next generation.

Inheritance Tax and succession planning are critical for farmers and rural business owners who want to protect their assets and ensure a smooth transition to the next generation. With changing legislation and complex rules around agricultural property relief, proactive planning is essential to avoid unnecessary tax burdens and secure long-term stability.

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