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 Export Licencing- The Silent Business KillerView 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 Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) valuation date changesView 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 2023-24 Scottish Budget Tax changesView more
Blog23rd Nov 2022“Tis the Season” – Christmas Festivities & Employee Gifts, an Employers’ Guide to the Tax & NIC ImplicationsNow that Christmas is upon us (“oh yes, it is!”) employers will be turning their attention to their own employees, having planned the much-awaited Christmas party! There may also be gifts for staff and even children’s Christmas parties for employee…By “Tis the Season” – Christmas Festivities & Employee Gifts, an Employers’ Guide to the Tax & NIC ImplicationsView more
Blog21st Nov 2022How to organise your finance function Your finance function is the eyes and ears of your business. It gives you insight where you need and reports on your past and predicts your future. A finance team needs to have the right people in the right seats.…By How to organise your finance function View more