James Cowper is a leading firm of accountants and business advisers, with offices strategically placed in the south of England. The firm has a client base of over 3,000 businesses and private individuals.

James Cowper delivers focused, innovative advice to a diverse range of businesses, ranging from start-up ventures to blue chip plcs. It also provides private client tax services to individuals. Our clients are as varied as our skills, each advised according to their specific needs and each equally important to us.

James Cowper’s aim is simple – to draw on our expertise to help you achieve real success. Our specialist teams work together on your behalf, using strong communication and teamwork to find innovative and effective solutions.

James Cowper is a member of Kreston International, the worldwide association of independent accountancy and advisory firms that has 500 offices around the globe. Using our association with Kreston International, we can arrange for a review of the local tax position in over 70 countries worldwide. James Cowper is therefore ideally placed to provide informed local, national and international advice.

James Cowper’s private client tax service is committed to protecting and enhancing personal wealth. We can offer the following private client tax solutions:

		A review of an individual’s UK domicile and residence position and the effect of these on income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax.
		This review can be undertaken for both those leaving the UK and those arriving here.
		Resolving all UK tax compliance matters, including the preparation of Tax Returns under the Income Tax Self-Assessment regime, and associated tax advice.
		Personal tax planning advice.
		Tax advice on how to deal with HM Revenue & Customs.
		Dealing with rented property in the UK. This includes registering with the non-residents’ landlord scheme, preparing rental accounts, calculating any income tax and arranging for payment of any tax.
		Reviewing the ownership of overseas properties, including holiday homes, and minimising the exposure to taxes worldwide.
		Minimising UK capital gains tax and inheritance tax liabilities.
		VAT advice
		Dealing with tax credits claims as appropriate, where one spouse is overseas and the other remains in the UK.
		Obtaining UK financial services advice.

For further details please contact:

Penelope Lang
James Cowper
Phoenix House
Bartholomew Street
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 5QA

Tel: +44 (0)1635 35255
Fax: +44 (0)1635 40500
E-mail: plang@jamescowper.co.uk