Dayalan Thangaraj

With a practical and client-focused approach, he helps clients align their tax strategy with broader personal, family, and commercial goals, whether that involves restructuring for tax efficiency ahead of a business sale, or planning for succession to pass the business on to the next generation.

Dayalan brings over seven years of experience to Edwin Coe’s Tax team, having joined in February 2025. He is known for his ability to simplify intricate tax issues and deliver clear, strategic solutions that support long-term wealth preservation and succession planning.

Dayalan supports a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, family business owners, and entrepreneurs preparing for business transitions. He advises on:

Shareholder Exit Strategies: Structuring tax-efficient exits and succession plans tailored to the needs of business owners.

Business Restructuring Ahead of Sale: Optimising business structures in preparation for a future sale, to enhance tax efficiency and support a smooth transition.

Inheritance Tax & Business Relief: Assessing exposure to inheritance tax and advising on the availability and application of Business Relief within existing ownership structures.

UK residence and business planning: Helping individuals relocating to the UK to structure their trading and investment activities tax-efficiently.

With a strong background in tax advisory, Dayalan supports entrepreneurs in preparing for business exits by aligning their personal and corporate tax strategies. He collaborates closely with clients’ legal advisors to ensure that planning is technically robust, commercially practical, and tailored to long-term family and business objectives.