If you are considering investing or are starting a new business, it is important to decide what structure will offer you asset protection and ensure that you have the freedom required to run your business without being exposed to unwanted tax. The time to seek the advice is now. Leaving it until later ‘when the business is more successful’ is often too late because there will be tax consequences for transferring assets out of entities, for example. We can advise on the tax profile of sole traders, companies, partnerships and trusts to determine the right structure for you.