RMC Accountants

Helping Family Businesses Protect Their Wealth and Legacy

The Challenges Family Businesses Face

Running a family business brings unique rewards — but also unique challenges. Many of our clients come to us facing issues such as:

Uncertainty about how to pass the business to the next generation

Worries over Inheritance Tax and Business Property Relief

Balancing family harmony with business decisions

No clear succession or retirement plan

Over-reliance on one or two family members

Lack of systems to make handovers smooth

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. We’ve helped family businesses in London and across the UK prepare for growth, succession, and legacy.

Why Choose RMC Accountants?

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We understand the unique dynamics of family-run businesses.

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We protect both business wealth and family harmony.

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We provide clear, practical advice on succession planning, inheritance tax, and governance.

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We implement efficient cloud accounting systems to make your finances future-ready.

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We combine compliance with proactive business advisory support.

Our mission is simple: to help you build a business that thrives today and lasts for tomorrow.

Our Services

Services for Family Businesses

We offer a full range of services designed with family businesses in mind:

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Succession & Ownership Planning

Tax-efficient strategies for passing on your business.

Wealth Protection & Tax Planning

Structuring your finances for long-term security.

Governance & Family Charters

Peventing disputes with clear values and roles.

Accounts, Tax & Compliance

Corporation tax, VAT, payroll, and director returns.

Cloud Accounting & Reporting

Real-time numbers for better decision-making.

Client Story: A Family Business in Transition

How We Helped a Family Business Plan for the Next Generation

An established family-owned design company wanted to bring the next generation into the business. They faced uncertainty over tax liabilities, ownership transfer, and family governance.

We helped them

Business people working in the office with digital tablet.

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Create a tax-efficient succession roadmap

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Protect Business Property Relief for inheritance tax

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Draft a family charter to align decision-making

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Introduce cloud systems to streamline financial management

Outcome: Reduced potential IHT by £250,000 and created a smooth, conflict-free transition.

Free Resourses

Download Our Family Business Health Check

Take 5 minutes to answer 17 simple questions and get a personalised snapshot of your family business’s strengths and development areas across six key themes:

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