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
Blog29th Jan 2025Loaning Employees Money: What Are The Tax Considerations?Sometimes, life throws unexpected challenges, as an employer when an employee is undergoing financial difficulties, you might feel the urge to step in and to support the team. So, the question might be “Can my company lend money to an…By Shane MartinView more
Blog15th Jan 2025Do you have an obligation to file an Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) Return?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 interest in UK residential property valued at over £500,000. The charge applies to houses, self-contained flats,…By Michaela McCombieView more
Blog16th Dec 20242024 Business Unit Year In ReviewAs we close the chapter on another year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the progress, milestones, and opportunities that shaped our journey. Across our business units, 2024 has been a year of collaboration, growth, and delivering value where…By James Pirrie, Ian Bremner, Lauren McCluskey, Paula Fraser, Alasdair Green, Andrew Dines, David Purse, Alan Campbell, Neil Robb, Gordon Steele and Louise McCoshView more
Blog1st Oct 2024Employee Share Scheme Options for Property BusinessesShare Incentives and Property Businesses In our experience assisting property and construction businesses, one recurrent and challenging question is how to retain top talent through equity incentives. While various tax-efficient share schemes exist, such as the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI),…By Kate NaylorView more
Blog7th Sep 2024R&D Tax Relief Claim Notifications- What Do You Need To Know?For accounting periods commencing on or after 1 April 2023, there is a new notification obligation to be considered by all companies seeking to claim R&D tax reliefs. The rules are intended to catch new R&D tax relief claimant companies.…By Ross ParslerView more
Blog23rd Jul 2024R&D Tax Credit Claims: 3 Key Tips For A Successful ClaimOriginally set up to be a lucrative scheme to position UK companies at the forefront of innovation, Research & Development (R&D tax credit) for software is one of HMRC’s flagship policies and one of the most significant reliefs from tax…By Mark GravesView more
Blog26th Mar 2024R&D Tax Relief Procedures: HMRC’s Latest Notification RequirementIn today’s fast-paced business landscape, where staying ahead often means innovating and adapting to change, research and development (R&D) tax credits have emerged as a key tool for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As an R&D tax…By Derek GemmellView more
Blog21st Dec 20232023 Business Unit Year In ReviewOxford recently released their word of the year for 2023 and it was “rizz”. If we had to pick a word for our year it would be ‘growth’. You might have heard us talk about our growth journey a time…View more
Blog21st Sep 2023Could EOTs be an alternative to family succession?Known for their adaptable nature, innovative spirit and contribution to the economy, the importance of the successful continuation of our family businesses cannot be overstated. Retaining the ownership and running of the business within the family is often considered a…By Alan CampbellView 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 Alistair DuncanView more
Blog28th Feb 2023The Herd Group Moves to Employee OwnershipAAB, 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