Transferring goodwill on incorporation

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One of the assets transferred on incorporation is the business goodwill, which can then be used to create a loan account which can be drawn tax-free. There are specific tax treatments in respect of any goodwill transferred both for the person transferring it to the company and for the company acquiring it on incorporation, these are set out below. However, it is first necessary to consider the valuation of the goodwill.

Valuation of and recognition of goodwill

It is essential that a careful approach is taken to the valuation and recognition of goodwill, as this is liable to be challenged by HMRC. In order to be transferred to the company, the goodwill must, in HMRC’s view, be free, ie not personal goodwill which remains with the individual running the business, and not attaching in some way to the property. If it does attach to the property, a higher property valuation should apply for which there is no corporation tax relief, though business asset disposal relief

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Julie Butler

Managing Partner at Butler & Co Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors

Julie Butler FCA is the managing partner of Butler & Co Chartered Accountants, a firm that specialises in agricultural and land matters. Julie has lectured extensively on proactive tax planning for farmers and landowners, with an emphasis on diversification and development. Julie's articles are published in the national accountancy and tax press and she is the author of the successful books Tax Planning for Farm and Land Diversification and Equine Tax Planning as well as being co-author of Stanley: Taxation of Farmers and Landowners with Malcolm Gunn.

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