Mortgage brokers

Mortgage brokers have had particularly difficult time over the last few years with a saturated market, lack of competitive products on the market, increased regulatory scrutiny and ease of online resources. Being able to adapt and manage cash flows has been crucial in guiding firms through these challenging times. Firms must strive to outperform the competition and need professional advisors who understand and can advise on innovative strategies to ensure strong performing products can be built whilst ensuring the appropriate regulatory frameworks are in place. Tax structuring and the retention of key performers are crucial in this highly competitive arena.

At Kingston Smith we provide pragmatic solutions and give real, specific advice to clients in this sector. We help to structure the business efficiently for tax and put the appropriate regulatory controls, risk frameworks and governance procedures in place.

Our expertise to mortgage brokers includes:

Audit and advisory services

Audit and statutory accounts preparation
Payroll and HR support
Governance, risk and assurance
Strategic business advice and support
Corporate finance
Outsourced book-keeping

Tax and employer services

Tax compliance services
Tax accounting and tax disclosure for audit (including Fin 48 studies)
Tax risk management and health-checks
Tax enquiries and compliance checks
Mergers & Acquisitions and due diligence
Tax structuring (UK and international, inbound, outbound and hybrid)
Partnership tax
Reorganisations, restructuring and share buy-back
Structuring and implementing employee benefits and share schemes
Employee remuneration planning
HR consultancy including employee performance issues, drafting policies and dispute resolution

Risk management and business protection consultancy

Kingston Smith Consulting LLP provides solutions to the threats and challenges faced by our clients, helping them develop the capability they need to control their exposure to risk and protect and grow the embedded value of their businesses. We offer cost-effective solutions to our clients, utilising highly experienced personnel, in the areas of: