Blog16th Aug 2023The Sole Trader Guide to Value Added TaxWhen many people think of VAT, they think of the extra charge on clothes, petrol and everyday items. However, those that are self-employed and/or run a business, may be required to get involved with VAT more than they would otherwise…By Alistair DuncanView more
Blog9th Aug 2023Alternative Dispute Resolution – Why it’s Good To TalkMany importers have found that being in dispute with HMRC can be a costly business. Where margins are tight and room for manoeuvre limited, the unexpected tax bill can make a business venture uneconomic. Where there is a risk of…By Alistair DuncanView more
Blog7th Jul 2023How Important is ESG in M&A Transactions?Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is attracting increasing attention from investors and acquirers when evaluating investment, growth funding and M&A opportunities. At the outset of a possible deal, investors and acquirers are now taking more rigorous ESG considerations into account. …By Alasdair GreenView more
Blog27th Jun 2023Export Licencing- The Silent Business KillerMost UK exporters routinely carry on their export trade. Whether they are exporting the goods that they have manufactured or selling on other companies’ products, the company directors generally believe that they are operating in accordance with HMRC regulations. All…By Alan CampbellView more
Blog28th Feb 2023The Herd Group Moves to Employee OwnershipWe advised Herd Group on transferring to an Employee Ownership Trust. The Herd Group is a Surrey-headquartered vehicle rental firm that has seen significant year-on-year growth since the business was founded in 2014. The firm, which now operates throughout the…By Kate NaylorView more
Blog6th Feb 2023A Golden Anniversary for the “Simple Tax”1973 was a momentous year! Starting on a Monday, 1973 kicked off with a “Long Haired Lover from Liverpool.” In cinema, The Godfather won the Oscar for Best Picture. Whilst in politics, Roe v Wade was decided by the Supreme…By A Golden Anniversary for the “Simple Tax”View more
Blog13th Jan 2023IR35 twists & (U) turns- what it means for employersIR35 reforms have been a popular (or not so popular) talking point for businesses in the last year, with the initial reversal in the Truss/Kwarteng controversial mini budget, which included the repeal of the IR35 changes, and all too quickly,…By IR35 twists & (U) turns- what it means for employersView more
Blog22nd Dec 20222022 Sector Year in ReviewThis year has been a year of growth, a year of events, a year of change and overall, a year to remember. It has not come without its challenges and changes. As the year draws to a close we asked…View more
Blog20th Dec 2022Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) valuation date changesAre you aware of the valuation date changes for Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)? What is ATED? ATED is an annual tax payable in advance by companies and other non-natural persons (including partnerships with corporate members) who own an…By Stuart PetrieView more
Blog19th Dec 20222023-24 Scottish Budget Tax changesAfter a dramatic start, John Swinney delivered the Scottish government’s Budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year on Thursday 15 December 2022. We have outlined below the tax changes that individuals residing in Scotland should be aware of from a personal…By Jill WalkerView more