Simon Crookston

Simon Crookston

Partner, Corporate Tax
Kent

I am a Tax Partner in the Kent offices and Head of Corporate Tax.

I advise business owners, entrepreneurs, and global groups on how to structure and manage their tax affairs.  My approach is to provide practical, commercial and pragmatic solutions to enable my clients to meet their objectives.

My work includes advising on restructuring, acquisitions and disposals, international expansion, tax risk, compliance matters and the resolution of HMRC enquiries and disputes.

I joined Crowe in 2012 and became a Partner in April 2016 and have over 25 years’ experience of providing advice to a diverse range of clients.

I speak regularly at our in-house seminars and contribute to Crowe’s tax briefings and publications.

I also lead the firms Crowe Ability Network (CAN) which ensures that those living with neurodiverse conditions, disabilities, impairments and long-term health conditions are supported, recognised and valued, enabling people of all abilities to reach their full potential.

What I Do

  • Business and strategic advice
  • Tax structuring
  • Acquisitions, disposals and due diligence
  • Restructuring
  • Succession and exit planning
  • Employee incentives
  • Overseas expansion strategy
  • Tax compliance
  • HMRC tax enquiries

My Clients

  • Start-ups and entrepreneurs
  • Family and Owner-Managed Businesses
  • Limited companies
  • Listed companies and global groups
  • Partnerships and LLPs
  • Property trusts/JPUTs
  • Exempt unauthorised limit trusts

My Insights

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Withholding taxes: actions for groups with UK and EU members
Looking at the impact on Withholding Taxes on interest, royalties and dividends.
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Do you know where the tax risks are in your business?
See the steps businesses must take to strengthen tax governance.
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Corporate tax changes
A summary of recent UK corporate tax changes that have either already come into force or are proposed.
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Withholding taxes: actions for groups with UK and EU members
Looking at the impact on Withholding Taxes on interest, royalties and dividends.
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Do you know where the tax risks are in your business?
See the steps businesses must take to strengthen tax governance.
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Corporate tax changes
A summary of recent UK corporate tax changes that have either already come into force or are proposed.
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Acquisition: Xpert Energy Installations Limited
Crowe provided buy-side support and financial and tax due diligence to T Brown Group, on its acquisition of Expert Energy Installations Limited.
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Acquisition: Liberty Group Holdings Limited
Crowe provided financial and tax due diligence as well as tax structuring to Acquisan Limited on its acquisition of Liberty Group Holdings Limited.
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Acquisition: Westbrooke investment in RED Driving School
Crowe provided valuation and tax due diligence to Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management, on its investment in RED Driving School.
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Acquisition: Xpert Energy Installations Limited
Crowe provided buy-side support and financial and tax due diligence to T Brown Group, on its acquisition of Expert Energy Installations Limited.
house with more houses in the background
Acquisition: Liberty Group Holdings Limited
Crowe provided financial and tax due diligence as well as tax structuring to Acquisan Limited on its acquisition of Liberty Group Holdings Limited.
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Acquisition: Westbrooke investment in RED Driving School
Crowe provided valuation and tax due diligence to Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management, on its investment in RED Driving School.

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