The Business Viability Perspective

Will Your Business Survive You? IHT Reform Could Threaten Its Future

The upcoming IHT reforms are not just about tax- they’re about the future of your business. From April 2026, the government will limit full BPR to the first £1 million of business assets

For many SMEs, this could mean a crippling tax liability on death.

This change could:

  • Force the sale of shares to pay tax.
  • Disrupt leadership succession.
  • Undermine investor confidence.
  • Threaten the business’s ability to operate.

At Burgis & Bullock, we’ve seen how unplanned tax liabilities can destabilise even the most successful businesses. The solution? Proactive planning.

Start here:

  • Get a current valuation of your business.
  • Identify how much of your estate could be exposed.
  • Work with advisers to structure your estate for resilience.

Don’t let tax reform derail your business’s future. Take control now – before the rules change.

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