Blog25th Feb 2026IHT and pensions: 5 ways to prepare for changes to commercial property SIPPsAs the nation continues to digest and scrutinise the contents of the 2025 Autumn Budget, it is worth revisiting the changes announced in 2024, which introduced significant reform to UK Inheritance Tax (“IHT”). While much attention has focused on the…By Steve RobertsView more
Blog13th Jan 2026Handling HMRC R&D Investigations: Transparency and AIOver the last three years, there has been a sharp rise in HMRC R&D investigations. With tighter scrutiny in place for R&D claims, it’s now essential to clearly demonstrate how your work advances technology. As AI adoption grows, more companies…By Mark GravesView more
Blog18th Dec 20252025 Business Unit Year in ReviewBefore everyone’s out of office goes on and before we officially wrap up for the Christmas holidays, we wanted to take this time to reflect on the year we’ve had. 2025 has been transformative for AAB, from expanding into new…By Mark LappinView more
Blog18th Dec 2025Do evidence-based R&D tax claims give you confidence?R&D tax relief exists to encourage innovation across the UK, and at its best, it delivers valuable support to companies pushing technological boundaries. Yet in recent years, as HMRC has increased the depth and frequency of its enquiries, many businesses…By Matthew MillyardView more
Blog18th Dec 2025Extracting value before sale: What owners need to knowYou’ve poured years of hard work into your business. At some point, you might be considering extracting value before sale, afterall it’s natural to want to take some money off the table, create security for your family and start to…By Liam HosieView more
Blog27th Nov 2025Is Patent Box Relief more valuable than ever?In today’s innovation-led economy, businesses developing intellectual property (‘IP’) have a valuable opportunity to reduce their corporation tax burden by claiming patent box relief. As one of the most effective – yet often underutilised – tax incentives available to innovative…By Andrew BlairView more
Blog29th Oct 2025There are no crystal balls for a Budget announcementAs we approach the Budget Announcement being made by Rachel Reeves on 26 November, social media is alive with suggestions about what will be announced and what will be changing as the government attempts to reduce the c.£20bn hole in…By Derek GemmellView more
Blog24th Jul 2025New merged R&D Scheme: What’s changed? There’s been no shortage of headlines about the UK’s new merged R&D Scheme. However, for many businesses, the real impact is only just beginning to be felt. R&D tax claims follow the end of the accounting period, so it’s only…By Chris WebsterView more
Blog24th Jun 2025Are changes coming to UK transfer pricing rules?On 28 April 2025, HMRC announced a consultation period in respect of significant changes to the UK’s Transfer Pricing, Diverted Profits Tax and Permanent Establishment legislation as part of the government’s Spring tax update. In this article, we will review…By Erica FitchieView more
Blog11th Jun 2025R&D Tax Claim Notification: What the New Rules Mean for YouWHAT IS THE NEW R&D TAX CLAIM NOTIFICATION RULE? If your company is planning to claim R&D tax relief, the R&D tax claim notification rule is something you need to know about. Introduced in April 2023, this rule means some…By Ross ParslerView more
Blog6th May 2025The UK’s Renewable Energy Revolution: What’s Next for 2025 and BeyondIn 2024, more than half of the nation’s electricity came from renewable sources — a major turning point that cements the UK as a global leader in clean energy. Wind, solar, bioenergy, and hydro all delivered strong gains, with wind…By Jordan Taylor and Erica FitchieView more