Blog4th Jul 2019Scotland Food & Drink – the £30 billion pound opportunity – supporting companies unlock their potentialThe Scottish food & drink industry is a globally recognised brand and continuing to strengthen this brand will be key to reaching the shared vision of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership outlined in their “Ambition 2030” strategy. To achieve…By Derek MairView more
Blog2nd Jul 2019Dental Incorporations – An Efficient Tax Planning ToolWith the recent changes to the Scottish Income Tax system, many dentists are considering how to run their business more tax-efficiently.View more
Blog20th Jun 2019PAYE Settlement Agreements – Another HMRC Deadline Approaches What Is A PAYE Settlement Agreement? A PAYE Settlement Agreement (PSA) is currently an annual agreement made with HMRC, which allows employers to settle the tax and National Insurance (NI) due on small or irregular taxable expenses or benefits…View more
Blog18th Jun 2019Off-Payroll Working Reforms – Your Questions AnsweredAs the long-awaited Consultation into the “Off-payroll working rules from April 2020” for the private sector draws to a close on 28th May 2019, there are many questions that remain unanswered.View more
Blog17th Jun 2019Optimising Employee Equity IncentivesAttracting and retaining key employees is an essential part of growing a successful business but this can often prove a challenging area for entrepreneurial companies. Using share based incentives to compliment a larger remuneration package allows the employees to share…By Lynn WilsonView more
Blog11th Jun 2019North Sea Upstream Change – Transaction, Transition & IntegrationA result of recent economic challenges in the upstream sector has created a new wave of opportunity and optimism in the North Sea. An increasing trend is becoming apparent where entrepreneurial smaller businesses are strategically acquiring assets or companies that…View more
Blog4th Jun 2019R&D Tax Relief in the Construction IndustryIn 2017 it was reported that the construction industry contributed £113bn to the UK economy. As one of the large drivers behind the UK economy, it is surprising how little is claimed back by construction businesses through Research and Development…View more
Blog26th May 2019Opening the Bonnet on Selling Your Business10 Key Areas to Consider Before Selling Your BusinessView more
Blog23rd May 2019Upcoming Deadlines for EmployersSpring and early summer can be a very busy period, and not just for bees! We have summarised the key deadlines which employers need to be aware of during the upcoming months in relation to their employment tax obligations.View more
Blog14th May 2019Upturn in Scandinavian business brings new tax considerations for companiesWith the significant increase in both activity and confidence in the North Sea, and the strong business ties between the UK and the Scandinavian countries of Norway and Denmark, we have seen an increase in business activity through 2018, and…View more
Blog13th May 2019Overseas PensionsHave you worked around the world – now retiring with an Overseas Pension fund and wondering how will this be taxed? Working overseas can be an important part of any career, and is increasingly common in a global marketplace, but…View more
Blog10th May 2019EIS & SEIS – The benefits still stack up!The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (“SEIS”) and Enterprise Investment Scheme (“EIS”) offer attractive investment opportunities for individual investors which in turn allow young entrepreneurial UK companies to raise funding to facilitate growth and expansion plans. Through SEIS and EIS investment…By Lynn WilsonView more