RHA Webinar: Inheritance tax changes – What they mean for family-owned transport businesses

14 August 2025

Proposed changes to Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR), due to take effect from 6 April 2026, could have far-reaching implications for family-run haulage, coach, freight and van businesses.

These reforms could make it more costly and complex to pass on business assets such as depots, vehicles and land to the next generation — placing additional pressure on margins and long-term viability.

Backhouse Jones will be joining the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Armstrong Watson for a one-hour webinar to explain the reforms, explore the risks, and highlight practical steps operators can take now.

The expert panel:

Richard Smith, Managing Director, RHA – The policy & advocacy perspective
Gary Rowson, Partner, Armstrong Watson – The tax perspective
Emily Carpendale, Solicitor, Backhouse Jones – The corporate & legal perspective

Topics will include:

What’s changing with BPR and APR – and why it matters
How inheritance tax relief currently works, and the impact of proposed reforms
The business succession implications of reduced reliefs
Corporate structures, shareholder considerations, and planning for smooth ownership transition
How the RHA is lobbying government and how operators can get involved

Who should attend?
Owners, directors, and senior managers of family-owned transport businesses — especially those with significant assets — plus finance, HR, and legal professionals supporting the sector.

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for one of the most significant tax changes to affect the industry in decades.

Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6181192037358925398