Churchill Tax Advisers

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Expert Tax Advisory Services in London

Churchill Tax Advisers is a leading UK-based firm of tax specialists with over 100 years of combined experience. Established to provide expert tax advice and investigation services, we operate from offices in London, Essex, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. Our team includes Chartered Tax Advisers, former HMRC Senior Tax Inspectors, and qualified accountants, offering tailored solutions for individuals and businesses. We are members of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Our services span tax planning, compliance, inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and HMRC dispute resolution. We pride ourselves on delivering high-standard, client-focused services, combining technical expertise with a commitment to transparency and client satisfaction. With a proven track record in complex tax investigations and advisory work, we serve clients nationwide and internationally, ensuring compliance and optimising tax outcomes.

Services

Tax Advice Tax Investigations Inheritance Tax Planning Capital Gains Tax Property Incorporation Code of Practice 8 Code of Practice 9 Worldwide Disclosure Facility Accountancy Services VAT Planning

Highlights and features

We have over 100 years of combined experience in tax advisory and HMRC investigations.
Our team includes Chartered Tax Advisers and former HMRC Senior Tax Inspectors.
We are regulated by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
We offer tailored tax solutions for individuals and businesses nationwide.
We have a proven track record in resolving complex tax investigations.

Associations and certifications

Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

What people say

Professional and reliable Saved thousands in taxes Excellent service Resolved complex cases Highly recommended

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Services

Tax Investigations

Churchill Tax Advisers specialise in resolving HMRC tax investigations, including Code of Practice 8 and 9 cases. Our team includes former HMRC inspectors and Chartered Tax Advisers with decades of experience in negotiating settlements and minimising penalties. We represent clients in compliance checks, fraud investigations, and tribunal proceedings, ensuring robust defence strategies and compliance with tax regulations. Our expertise covers onshore and offshore tax issues, providing tailored solutions for individuals and businesses facing complex tax disputes.

Inheritance Tax Planning

Our inheritance tax specialists offer strategic planning to mitigate liabilities for estates exceeding the 325,000 nil-rate band. Services include trust creation, deed of variation, and domicile planning for UK and international assets. We advise on reliefs for family homes, investments, and offshore holdings, ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws. Our team also assists with claims for overpaid tax due to market fluctuations and structures Bereaved Minors Trusts to protect assets for children under 18.

Capital Gains Tax

We provide expert advice on capital gains tax for property, shares, and business assets, including incorporation strategies and entrepreneurs' relief. Our consultants identify exemptions under case law (e.g., Ramsay v HMRC) and structure transactions to minimise liabilities. Services include pre-sale tax planning, main residence relief, and offshore asset disclosures under the Let Property Campaign or Worldwide Disclosure Facility, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements.

Property Incorporation

Our specialists advise landlords on transferring properties into limited companies to optimise tax efficiency under Section 24 rules. We assess capital gains tax implications, stamp duty exemptions, and inheritance tax benefits, ensuring compliance with anti-avoidance legislation. The service includes structuring ownership for mortgage interest relief and long-term estate planning, with case law-based defences against HMRC challenges.

Worldwide Disclosure Facility

We assist clients in disclosing undeclared UK and offshore income through HMRC's Worldwide Disclosure Facility. Our team handles voluntary and prompted disclosures, negotiating reduced penalties and payment plans. With a 100% success rate, we manage complex cases involving cryptocurrencies, offshore trusts, and historical non-compliance, ensuring full compliance while minimising financial exposure through strategic submissions.

People

Jamal Khan

Senior Tax Partner

Chartered Tax Adviser with 30 years' experience, Jamal Khan specialises in tax planning for HNW individuals and corporates. A former Deloitte and Sony Corporation advisor, he excels in HMRC negotiations and out-of-court settlements, with expertise in international tax strategies and M&A transactions.

Imad Ilyas

Head of Operations

With over a decade in tax investigations, Imad Ilyas has resolved complex Code of Practice 8/9 cases and Proceeds of Crime Act enquiries. He represents clients in HMRC tribunals and ADR processes, focusing on forensic tax disclosures and compliance strategies for high-net-worth clients.

Zahra Bharmal

Tax Partner

Chartered Tax Adviser Zahra Bharmal brings 25 years' experience in international tax and property-related matters. Formerly with Grant Thornton and Deloitte, she specialises in Stamp Duty Land Tax, inheritance tax, and cross-border tax planning for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Mike Walden

Associate Director Tax Investigations

Former HMRC Inspector Mike Walden leverages insider knowledge to resolve tax disputes, focusing on wealth management and offshore compliance. He leads northern tax-dispute cases, utilising expertise in HMRC processes to secure favourable outcomes for corporate and individual clients.

Falak Yussouf

Partner

With 30 years' global experience, Falak Yussouf advises high-net-worth families on international tax efficiency and asset protection. As former CFO of a global hospitality group, he structures multi-jurisdictional tax frameworks and negotiates complex settlements with tax authorities.

Questions

What tax services does Churchill Tax Advisers offer?

We provide tax investigations, inheritance tax planning, capital gains tax advice, property incorporation, and HMRC dispute resolution services for individuals and businesses.

How can Churchill help with HMRC investigations?

Our team includes former HMRC inspectors who negotiate settlements, handle Code of Practice 8/9 cases, and represent clients in tribunals to minimise penalties and resolve disputes.

Do you offer international tax planning?

Yes, we specialise in cross-border tax strategies, offshore disclosures, and structuring for non-UK residents with UK tax obligations.

Can you assist with inheritance tax reliefs?

We advise on nil-rate bands, main residence relief, trusts, and deed of variation to reduce inheritance tax liabilities for estates.

What payment options are available?

We offer flexible payment plans for our services, including staged payments and negotiated terms for complex cases.

Are your services available outside the UK?

Yes, we handle international cases with expertise in offshore tax compliance, UAE business structuring, and global disclosure requirements.

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Yannick B.

Jan 21, 2022 Report

Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Ashir and his team provided us with a professional responsive and intelligent service that led to a particularly difficult situation being resolved with minimum stress and maximum results. Clearly a winning team, with experience and skills in dealing with complicated cases. We felt heard and understood.

Charles Rage

Jan 05, 2022 Report

Dilwar and the team are amazing. They have gone above and beyond to help me and I'm learning more and more. Really professional and take the time to talk to you and discuss ins and outs of your accounts with great detail. They offer various packages and are very fair and correct. Today I feel very looked after and as I said without too many details, they have gone above and beyond. I really feel they are helping me turn around a difficult period. Thanks guys!

Atlantic Limited

Sep 28, 2021 Report

There is nothing more worrying that getting unexpected demands from HMRC. Our regular accountants had little experience of dealing with HMRC investigations. We looked around and choose Churchills to take on HMRC on our behalf. It took a long time mainly due to the lack of responses from HMRC but we eventually reached an agreement with HMRC which was way below the original demands, on top of which the penalties that HMRC wanted to charge was dismissed
Thank you Churchills

Ash Wood

Sep 22, 2021 Report

Positive:Responsiveness
Ash and Shahzad were extremely helpful throughout whole process. I had 10 years of tax that needing paying, and they made everything completely stress free, sorting everything out with HMRC and making the process very smooth. Couldn't recommended highly enough. Thanks again guys!

Paragon Security Group

Jul 05, 2021 Report

Churchill help us during the investigation with HMRC and they handle our case very nicely, Specially Imad is a very professional guy

S. B.

Jul 08, 2020 Report

Positive:Professionalism
I engaged Churchills as HMRC were not happy with the response from my accountant. Although on lock down and working remotely, they provided expert help and advise and got the case resolved. Their service comes at a cost like all expert advice but much less daunting and costly than trying to deal with HMRC yourself.