Sharon Collier, Tax Partner, Alexander & Co

Sharon Collier

Sharon Collier works within Alexander & Co’s specialist tax advisory team, providing comprehensive support to individuals, families and companies with complex UK and international tax affairs.

Experience Summary:

Sharon is a well-regarded adviser with 35 years’ experience acting for entrepreneurial individuals, companies and trusts with specific expertise in overseas trusts and international taxation. Her role involves structuring tax-efficient solutions, advising on compliance, and supporting business growth for clients navigating increasingly complex tax obligations.

Sharon has also previously worked for three of the big four accounting firms, both in the UK and Malta, where Sharon spent ten years working, including serving as a Director of a Regulated Trust and Corporate Services company. Her work in the Big Four in the UK included time spent in Human Capital and Remuneration Consulting and the specialist Share Scheme Group at KPMG. She has a continued interest in structuring of remuneration packages and the use of employee share incentives, including EMI.

Whilst working in Malta, she advised UK expatriates on residence, domicile and international structuring. She also worked with multinational groups on their corporation tax strategies and advised on UK and Malta trusts and companies for use within global structures. Her experience now spans group reorganisations, succession and inheritance tax planning and the taxation of UK and non-UK trusts and companies.

Advising UK clients on international aspects of their affairs is something Sharon continues to do. Whether this be advising individuals on their residence/domicile position or advising on the UK tax position of non-UK trusts and companies.

Qualifications:

Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)
Trust & Estate Practitioner (TEP)
BA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance

Role at the Firm

As Tax Partner, Sharon advises private clients and corporates on domestic and international tax strategy. She also has responsibilities in managing delivery of client services by the wider Alexander & Co tax team. She ensures clients receive clear, commercially relevant guidance that reflects evolving legislation and wider commercial and international considerations.

Core Values / Client Approach

Sharon believes that good tax advice starts with understanding the client’s objectives. Her focus is on translating complex tax legislation into practical, actionable strategies. She works closely with clients to structure their affairs efficiently, balancing compliance with long-term commercial and family goals.

Sharon emphasises a client-first, pragmatic approach. She works to understand each client’s business context and tax position, delivering tailored advice that aligns with their commercial goals and compliance needs. Her work reflects a commitment to clarity, responsiveness and the long-term interests of the client.

Expertise

UK & International Tax Advisory
Trust & Estate Planning
Inheritance Tax and Succession Planning
Group Restructuring and Reorganisation
Residence & Domicile Advisory
Expatriate and Cross-Border Tax Planning
Non-UK Trusts and Companies

Career Highlights / Background

Holds the position of Tax Partner at Alexander & Co
Qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner
Experienced in tax advisory for owner-managed businesses and high-growth clients.
Known interest and involvement in commentary on tax matters such as Inheritance tax, Trusts and estate planning.