Adam Waller
Partner and National Head of Tax
Business Tax Services
We help ambitious businesses, entrepreneurs and investors navigate the complexity of business tax with commercially focused advice that drives growth and minimises risk. Our specialist teams go beyond compliance, delivering strategic tax solutions that unlock value at every stage of your journey.
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Business Tax Advice That Goes Beyond Compliance
Our Business Tax Service supports ambitious organisations looking for more than compliance. Our experienced advisers combine deep technical expertise with commercial insight to provide proactive tax advice for businesses at every stage of growth.
From corporation tax planning and compliance to complex transactions, international growth and exit preparation, we help you identify opportunities, manage risk and make confident decisions. Whatever your ambitions, we’ll build a joined-up business tax strategy that keeps your organisation moving forward.
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Business Tax Planning at Every Stage
No matter where your business is in its lifecycle, tax can either accelerate growth or hold it back. Our specialists help ambitious and growing businesses make confident decisions at every stage. Providing proactive, commercially focused advice that supports growth, manages risk, and unlocks value.
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Growing Fast
Scale with Confidence
Rapid growth brings opportunity, but it also creates complexity. We’ll help you build a robust tax strategy that supports scaling while maximising available reliefs and incentives.
How we help:
- Tax-efficient business structuring
- R&D tax relief and innovation incentives
- Employment tax compliance
- Share schemes and employee incentives
- Cash-flow and tax planning support
Raising Funding
Set Yourself Up to Secure Investment
Whether you’re securing your first investment round or looking to attract institutional capital, investors want confidence in your tax position. We’ll help ensure your business is structured to attract investment and withstand scrutiny.
How we help:
- EIS and SEIS advice
- Venture capital scheme support
- Investor and shareholder structuring
- Tax due diligence preparation
- Pre-investment tax reviews
Expanding Internationally
Go Global Without the Guesswork
Entering new markets can unlock growth but also introduces new tax challenges. Our international tax specialists provide practical guidance to help you expand with confidence.
How we help:
- Cross-border tax planning
- Transfer pricing support
- Overseas tax compliance
- Permanent establishment assessments
Acquiring Other Businesses
Make Every Deal Count
Successful acquisitions require careful tax planning before, during, and after the deal. We’ll help identify risks, protect value, and structure transactions effectively.
How we help:
- Transaction tax advisory
- Tax due diligence
- Acquisition structuring
- Funding and debt structuring
- Post-acquisition integration support
Managing Risk & Compliance
Stay Compliant. Stay Confident.
As your business grows, regulatory obligations become more complex. We’ll help you stay compliant, reduce exposure to risk, and respond confidently to changing legislation.
How we help:
- Corporate tax compliance
- VAT advisory and compliance
- Tax governance and controls
- HMRC enquiry and investigation support
- Risk reviews and tax health checks
Private Equity Backed Growth
Turn Investment into Lasting Value
Private equity investment creates exciting opportunities but also increases expectations around governance, reporting, and value creation. Our specialists support management teams and investors throughout the investment lifecycle.
How we help:
- PE transaction support
- Management incentive plans
- Tax structuring and optimisation
- Buy-and-build strategy support
- Exit readiness planning
Selling Your Business
Plan Early. Exit Stronger.
A successful exit starts long before a deal is signed. We help owners prepare early, structure transactions efficiently, and maximise value when it’s time to realise the rewards of their hard work.
How we help:
- Exit structuring
- Shareholder tax planning
- Pre-sale optimisation
- Business disposal planning
- Wealth and succession planning
Beyond The Transaction
See the Bigger Picture
Tax shouldn’t be considered in isolation. Our specialists work alongside corporate finance, wealth management, audit, digital and advisory teams to provide joined-up advice that delivers better commercial outcomes at every stage of your journey.
From start-up to exit and beyond, we’ll help you make smarter tax decisions that support your ambitions.
6,000+ Clients Make Smarter Business Tax Decisions With Cooper Parry
From fast-growing businesses to established organisations, our clients rely on our tax specialists to bring clarity to complex challenges, uncover valuable opportunities and make confident decisions that support their long-term goals.
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Meet Our Business Tax Experts
Our business tax specialists combine deep technical expertise with practical commercial thinking to help ambitious businesses manage complexity and make confident decisions.
Whether you’re growing, expanding internationally, managing risk, completing a transaction or preparing for an exit, we’ll help you make the most of every opportunity. They’re curious minds, strategic thinkers and trusted advisers who work alongside specialists across Cooper Parry to deliver joined-up business tax advice that protects value and supports long-term growth.
Why Cooper Parry?
Most firms look at tax in isolation. We don’t. Our tax specialists work alongside our corporate finance, wealth, digital and wider advisory teams, giving you joined-up advice that supports your broader commercial goals.
Joined-up expertise
Seamless access to specialists across corporate and personal tax, deals and wider business advisory, audit, and wealth.
Built for ambitious businesses
Deep experience supporting mid-market, owner-managed and private equity-backed businesses through growth and change.
Commercial and proactive
Forward-looking advice that helps you identify opportunities, manage risk and make quicker, better-informed decisions.
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Reviews
Jonathon, July 26
Responsive, advice which is on the front foot, thinking further down the line than just today’s advice which adds value and opportunity to work further together to make sure arrangements are correctly completed.
Polly, July 26
I find the tax service difficult, I value having a relationship wher eI can pick up the phone and have someone who understands the business – I’ve not had that at Cooper Parry. Fee quotes and work scopes are disproportionate for the stage of business that we are. Audit was fairly hands off this year; we completed in a tight frame which we appreciated but I’m not sure we got the hands on value add partnership that we’ve had more of in prior years. No mention of FRS102 changes for example which would have been one example of value add from CP in terms of our internal planning.
Gemma, July 26
The team are always responsive to queries and also helpful to introduce me to the right person at CP if they can’t help. Whoever I liaise with are knowledgeable, easy to work with and understand the business needs.
Janie, July 26
Glen and the audit team are always well prepared and now having worked together for 3+ years they whole process has become very good in light of the fact we all know how each party works and can make the necessary allowances for timings and personnel availability
Mark, July 26
Generally very pro-active. Make us aware of any issues that may affect the year end in advance. Also helping re capital allowances in advance of the current year. All of the team are approachable whilst maintaining a strong professional ethic.
Victoria, July 26
Good communication with audit team. Clear audit plan at start of process. Good interaction with audit team during the audit. Frequent check ins. Timelines for audit and reporting have always been met.
Carl, July 26
We use CP predominantly for our annual audit and the process always feels “painless”.
Louise, July 26
Consistent team on the audit each year makes it easier year on year. Prompt response to queries even when not on site. Easy to use portal for uploading documents.
Mary, July 26
Attention to detail and a personalised service
Richard, July 26
Good professional advice always available
FAQS
We provide a full range of business tax services to help ambitious businesses manage risk, remain compliant and achieve their growth objectives. Our specialists advise on corporate tax, VAT, employment taxes, international tax, transaction tax, shareholder tax, R&D tax incentives, capital allowances, equity reward schemes, venture capital schemes as well as supporting with HMRC enquiries. Whether you need ongoing compliance support or strategic tax advice, we tailor our approach to your business and its ambitions.
Effective business tax advice can help you unlock opportunities, improve cash flow and make more informed commercial decisions. From maximising available tax reliefs and incentives to structuring investments, acquisitions and international expansion efficiently. Proactive tax planning helps create value while reducing risk. Our specialists work alongside you to ensure your tax strategy supports your wider business goals.
The earlier, the better. Tax advice is particularly valuable during key business milestones such as rapid growth, raising investment, expanding internationally, making acquisitions, implementing employee incentives or planning an exit. Seeking advice early can help identify opportunities, avoid costly issues and ensure you’re making tax-efficient decisions as your business evolves.
Yes. We support businesses with all aspects of their ongoing tax compliance, including corporate tax returns, VAT compliance, employment tax obligations and tax governance requirements. Our team helps ensure you meet your regulatory obligations while also identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen your tax position.
Absolutely. Our international tax specialists help businesses navigate the complexities of operating across borders. We advise on areas including cross-border tax planning, transfer pricing, overseas tax compliance, permanent establishment risks and global workforce matters, helping you expand internationally with confidence.
We provide specialist transaction tax support throughout the lifecycle of a deal. For acquisitions, we help with tax due diligence, transaction structuring, funding considerations and post-deal integration. For business owners planning an exit, we advise on shareholder tax planning, pre-sale structuring and disposal strategies to help maximise value and achieve the best possible outcome.
We go beyond traditional compliance advice. Our tax specialists work closely with experts across corporate finance, wealth management, audit, digital and business advisory services to deliver joined-up, commercially focused solutions. With deep experience supporting mid-market, private equity-backed and high-growth businesses, we help clients make smarter decisions, unlock value and achieve their ambitions with confidence.