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Corporate Finance and Deal Advisory
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Technology Consulting
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Economic Advisory
Our all-island Economics Advisory team combines expertise in economics and business with a wealth of experience across the public and private sectors.
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Forensic Accounting
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People and Change Consulting
The Grant Thornton People & Change Consulting practice works with clients on these issues as well as on all aspects of how they attract, retain, engage develop, deploy and lead their people.
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Restructuring
We work with a wide variety of clients and stakeholders such as high street banks, private equity funds, directors, government agencies and creditors to implement solutions which provide the best possible outcomes.
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Corporate and International Tax
Northern Ireland businesses face further challenges as they operate in the only part of the UK that has a land border with a country offering a lower tax rate.
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Employer Solutions
Our team specialises in remuneration and incentive planning and works closely with employers, shareholders and employees to ensure that business strategies are aligned and goals achieved in the most tax efficient, cost-effective manner.
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Entrepreneur and Private Client Taxes
Our team of experienced advisors are on hand to guide you through any decision or transaction ranging from the establishment of new business ventures, to realising value on exit, to succession planning and providing for loved ones.
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Global Mobility Services
Grant Thornton offer a different approach to managing global mobility. We have brought together specialists from our tax, global payroll, people and change and financial accounting teams across Ireland and Northern Ireland, while drawing on the knowledge and insights of our global network of over 143 offices of mobility professionals to provide you with a holistic approach to managing global mobility.
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Outsourced Payroll
Our outsourced service provides valued service to over 150 separate PAYE schemes. These ranging from 1 to 1000 employees, working for micro, SME and global employers. The service is supported by the integrated network of tax and global mobility teams and the wider Grant Thornton network delivering a seamless service. Experienced staff deliver a personal service built around your business needs.
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Tax Disputes and Investigations
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VAT and Indirect Taxes
At Grant Thornton (NI) LLP, our team helps Northern Ireland businesses manage their UK and global indirect tax risks which, as transactional taxes, can quickly become big liabilities.
The triggering of Article 50 started the countdown to the UK's departure from the European Union.
The future of the UK will be shaped by the choices that are made in negotiations. This includes what our new model of economic co-operation with the EU looks like and whether this represents a hard or soft Brexit.
Deal or no deal
The outcome of Brexit and our future relationship with the EU remain uncertain. Come March 2019 there are two potential scenarios:
- No deal – Time runs out and the UK leaves the EU with no agreement and trades under WTO terms.
- A deal – The UK and EU agree on the terms of withdrawal and a framework for a new relationship. This will include a ‘time-limited’ transition which would look much like our current EU membership and last until New Year's Eve 2020.
We advise our clients to prepare for a no deal outcome as it involves the most change. If you haven't started planning - it is not too late to start.
Three steps business leaders can take now to prepare
1. Measure your exposure
Understand the impact Brexit might have by assessing your organisation's touch-points with the EU. Consider things like your people, supply chain and the regulatory influences and conducting scenario planning around them.
2. Brexit-proof your business
Once you know where and how your business is likely to be impacted, develop a transition plan to prepare, protect and eventually reap the benefits of Brexit. This will allow you to minimise any inefficiencies and explore alternative solutions.
Communication is critical when managing your business through transition. Doing this effectively will help avoid your employees and stakeholders fearing the worst.
3. Capitalise on opportunities
Now is the ideal time to identify and capitalise on the opportunities Brexit could present. This means re-imagining business models, optimising processes and controls, exploring new international markets and trade deals, and capitalising on new domestic opportunities.
Looking in more detail
We think about Brexit across the areas of trade, people and talent, finance and operations. Our guidance will help you think about the challenges and opportunities presented by Brexit and explore the actions businesses can take now to prepare, regardless of the outcome.
