Succession Planning and Business Exit Strategies

Planning your exit from a business is one of the most important financial and personal decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re looking to retire, sell your business, or pass it on to the next generation, careful planning is essential to protect value, minimise tax, and ensure a smooth transition. At Doyle Foley & Co, we provide expert guidance on succession planning and exit strategies tailored to your goals, timeline, and business structure.

Our role is to help you exit on your own terms—with clarity, confidence, and financial security.

Our Services Include:

01

Succession Planning

Strategic advice for long-term succession, including grooming future leadership, structuring internal transitions, and maintaining operational continuity.

02

Family Business Transfers

Specialist support for family-run businesses, balancing emotional, financial, and practical considerations when transferring ownership or control to the next generation.

03

Business Valuations

Independent and objective business valuations to help determine a fair market value—essential for sale negotiations, share transfers, or exit planning.

04

Sale of Business (Trade Sale or MBO)

Advisory and preparation for selling your business to a third party or through a management buyout (MBO), including pre-sale due diligence, tax structuring, and negotiations support.

05

Shareholder Exit Strategies

Planning and implementation of structured buy-outs, earn-outs, or staged exits for business partners and shareholders.

06

Tax Planning for Exit

Minimising Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Inheritance and Capital Acquisition Tax (CAT), and maximising reliefs such as Business Relief, Revised Entrepreneurs’ Relief and Retirement Relief, where applicable.

07

Retirement Planning and Cash Extraction

Advice on how to extract value from your business in a tax-efficient way, aligning your exit with your personal retirement goals and lifestyle plans.

08

Business Wind-Down or Closure

Support with orderly winding-up, strike-off procedures, and Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL), if the goal is to close rather than sell.

A Smooth Exit. A Lasting Legacy.

We work closely with you to develop a clear, step-by-step exit strategy—whether you’re planning 10 years ahead or are already considering your next move. Our team combines technical expertise with practical experience to ensure you exit at the right time, in the right way, with the right results.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re starting a business, navigating tax compliance, or planning your exit strategy — we’re here to help. Get expert advice tailored to your needs and peace of mind for your next move.