Maximise your business sale value with Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR)
The Government made significant changes to BADR in the Autumn Budget.
The reduced 10 per cent rate has increased to 14 per cent from April 2025 and then will increase again to 18 per cent in April 2026 as a result of the Chancellor’s announcement.
These changes potentially affect your ability to benefit from the tax advantages when selling your business.
So, if you’re considering an exit, now is the time to act.
Our dedicated resources and expert accountancy services can help you maximise your sale value and ensure you’re fully prepared.
What is BADR?
Business Asset Disposal Relief (formerly called Entrepreneurs’ Relief) currently offers great tax savings for qualifying business owners when they sell their business.
However, from April 2025, you may find that your tax reliefs are significantly diminished, and you can no longer take away as much of your hard-earned gains as you thought.
Delaying your exit could mean missing out on substantial tax savings. Whereas, acting soon ensures you:
- Lock in favourable tax rates.
- Meet eligibility criteria under current rules.
- Maximise the value of your business sale.
Our accountants specialise in helping business owners navigate these challenges, creating a clear strategy to optimise your financial outcomes.
How we can help
From understanding BADR to preparing your business for the market, we provide tailored advice and support, including:
- Tax planning: Maximising tax savings and ensuring compliance with current rules.
- Valuation guidance: Helping you understand and enhance your business value.
- Exit strategy: Practical steps for preparing your business for sale.
Remember, the best strategy is the one developed with an expert in tax and accounting so please feel free to get in touch with our team!
Free resources to help you!
We’ve created two comprehensive guides to support your journey:
Our guide to BADR
Understand BADR in detail – its benefits, potential changes, and key considerations. This guide includes:
- An overview of BADR eligibility criteria and thresholds.
- Worked examples to help you calculate potential tax savings.
- Insights into how proposed changes could impact you.
Our guide to exiting your business
Prepare for a successful business sale with this practical guide covering:
- Business valuation tips.
- Legal and tax implications of a sale.
- A step-by-step process for achieving the best results.
Book a consultation
If you’ve read our guides but would still like some additional help, please speak with one of our expert accountants.
We’ll be able to offer you tailored advice for your business and personal circumstances.
The sooner you act, the better positioned you’ll be to make the most of BADR and maximise the value of your business sale.