Acquisitive businesses
Accountants for owners buying, merging or exiting
A deal is won or lost on the quality of the numbers behind it. We make sure yours stand up, and that the structure works for you rather than the other side.
Sound familiar?
You are probably here because
- You are looking at an acquisition and need to know what you are actually buying
- You are preparing to sell and want the numbers to stand up to scrutiny
- The deal structure has been proposed and you are not sure what it costs you in tax
- You need clean, credible financial information faster than your current accountant can produce it
How we help
What we do for Acquisitive Businesses
Due diligence
We look properly at what you are buying: the quality of the earnings, what is really in the numbers, and the liabilities that are not obvious from the accounts.
Deal structuring
How a deal is structured changes what you keep. We advise on the structure and the tax consequences before terms are agreed, not once they are signed.
Exit ready
Getting a business ready to sell starts well before the sale. Clean books, credible reporting and a structure a buyer can understand all raise what you walk away with.
Financial clarity at speed
Deals move quickly. We produce the information you need at the point you need it, so you negotiate knowing exactly where you stand.
From clients
Rated 5.0 by 75 business owners
“Moving to Utile completely revolutionised our business. They have made us more profitable, saved us thousands from HMRC. Anyone with an existing company or a start-up should have a conversation with them. They could change your life.”
“When we set up Bloxbase, I wanted a team that shared our values. Utile were a perfect fit. Great advice from day one, always at the end of the phone. Top team.”
“I am so happy with my new accountants. They go above and beyond. Sam, James and Ellie are all super friendly and an absolute pleasure to work with. Legends.”
“Sam and the team have been amazing helping me with my first tax return. I highly recommend Utile to any new business owners. They make everything so much simpler and stress free.”
“Setting up my business with Utile has been a very smooth process. Very efficient at handling any questions or concerns. Communication with the Utile team has been easy and difficult subjects made understandable.”
“The adage of 'you get what you pay for' really rings true. Premium service, well worth paying a little more for peace of mind. I value my time, and Utile have given it back.”
“Having struggled to find a good accountancy firm for a long time, it has been great dealing with Utile. Efficient, professional and friendly. 5 stars from me.”
“Sam at Utile was amazing. Sorted my tax rebate from start to finish in a matter of weeks. Shocked. Definitely would recommend to anybody.”
“Came across this company a couple of years ago. Very professional and polite, accounts dealt with promptly. Fantastic value for service.”
“Moving to Utile completely revolutionised our business. They have made us more profitable, saved us thousands from HMRC. Anyone with an existing company or a start-up should have a conversation with them. They could change your life.”
“When we set up Bloxbase, I wanted a team that shared our values. Utile were a perfect fit. Great advice from day one, always at the end of the phone. Top team.”
“I am so happy with my new accountants. They go above and beyond. Sam, James and Ellie are all super friendly and an absolute pleasure to work with. Legends.”
“Sam and the team have been amazing helping me with my first tax return. I highly recommend Utile to any new business owners. They make everything so much simpler and stress free.”
“Setting up my business with Utile has been a very smooth process. Very efficient at handling any questions or concerns. Communication with the Utile team has been easy and difficult subjects made understandable.”
“The adage of 'you get what you pay for' really rings true. Premium service, well worth paying a little more for peace of mind. I value my time, and Utile have given it back.”
“Having struggled to find a good accountancy firm for a long time, it has been great dealing with Utile. Efficient, professional and friendly. 5 stars from me.”
“Sam at Utile was amazing. Sorted my tax rebate from start to finish in a matter of weeks. Shocked. Definitely would recommend to anybody.”
“Came across this company a couple of years ago. Very professional and polite, accounts dealt with promptly. Fantastic value for service.”
Where to start
The services that matter most here
Every service is available to every client. These are the ones this kind of business usually leans on most.
Common questions
Acquisitive Businesses: common questions
Yes. We look at the quality of earnings, what the numbers actually contain, and the liabilities that do not show up neatly in a set of filed accounts, so you know what you are buying.
As early as you can. The things that make a business sell well, clean books, credible reporting and a sensible structure, take time to put in place and are difficult to fix once a buyer is already looking.
Yes. The structure of a deal has a direct effect on the tax you pay and therefore on what you keep. It is far easier to influence before terms are agreed.
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