Specialist Tax Advice for Farmers, Landowners and Rural Businesses
Tax planning has become increasingly important for farming families, landowners and rural businesses as they navigate succession, diversification, development opportunities and changing tax legislation. Specialist advice is essential to ensure that assets are structured efficiently, opportunities are maximised and liabilities are managed effectively.
Our Rural Affairs tax team is led by Wayne Perrin, working closely with Jonathan Mathers and colleagues across our agricultural, property and private client teams to provide joined-up advice tailored to the rural sector.
Expertise in Rural and Agricultural Tax Matters
We advise farmers, landowners, estates and their professional advisers on a wide range of tax issues, including:
- Agricultural Property Relief (APR)
- Business Property Relief (BPR)
- Inheritance Tax planning
- Capital Gains Tax planning and mitigation
- Succession planning for farming families
- Trusts and family wealth structures
- Farm partnership arrangements
- Tax implications of land development and promotion agreements
- Diversification projects and rural enterprises
- Renewable energy schemes
- Estate restructuring and asset ownership reviews
- Tax-efficient transfers of agricultural land and business assets
Practical Advice for Complex Rural Assets
Rural businesses often hold valuable assets that have been accumulated over generations. Balancing family objectives, commercial pressures and tax efficiency requires careful planning and a thorough understanding of both the legal and tax framework affecting agricultural land and rural property.
Our team regularly advises on complex succession arrangements, helping families transfer farms and estates to the next generation while preserving value and minimising unnecessary tax exposure. We also support landowners considering development opportunities, diversification projects and changes to business structures, ensuring tax implications are identified and managed from the outset.
Working with Professional Advisers
We regularly work alongside accountants, land agents and financial advisers to deliver coordinated solutions for our mutual clients. By combining technical expertise with a practical understanding of the agricultural sector, we help farming businesses and rural landowners make informed decisions with confidence.
Whether planning for the future of a family farm, reviewing ownership structures or navigating the tax consequences of a significant land transaction, our specialist team provides clear, pragmatic advice focused on protecting long-term wealth and supporting future generations.
