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Blog5th Dec 2019

Tax Challenges (& Opportunities) for UK Corporates

Over the years the UK has continued to drive towards a more competitive Corporate Tax (CT) regime. This has been achieved by various means, including lowering the headline rate to 17% from April 2020, which will be amongst the lowest…

Blog25th Oct 2019

Tax Tips for Successfully Navigating International Growth

Many Scottish businesses are currently experiencing an increase in opportunities to export their products and services into new markets out with the UK. Whilst undoubtedly international growth will present exciting new opportunities for businesses, it is vital the necessary due…

Blog22nd Oct 2019

North Sea Deal-Making in 2019 – An Era of Transition?

New levels of North Sea upstream deal activity in 2019 are providing many reasons to be positive and optimistic about the future of this basin and its supply chain.   

Blog17th Oct 2019

Tax Simplification…. But are we relieved?

Farmers and their families will most likely be aware of the important Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) reliefs currently available on the value of their businesses. Agricultural Relief (“AR”) and Business Relief (“BR”) can relieve the full value of the farming operation…

Blog5th Sep 2019

Offshore Europe Attendees – are you missing out on R&D tax relief?

As Europe’s leading E&P event continues until the end of this week at SPE Offshore Europe, over 900 suppliers will be preparing to showcase their cutting-edge technology. Research and Development (‘R&D’) tax relief is a government initiative aimed to support…

Blog9th Aug 2019

New Frontiers for Norwegian Oil & Gas

Studies continue to identify Northern Norway and the Arctic as a growth area for the Norwegian oil and gas industry. Significant investment and development, including around key towns Hammerfest and Kirkenes, and the Arctic Barents Sea as a whole, should…

Blog2nd Jul 2019

Dental Incorporations – An Efficient Tax Planning Tool

With the recent changes to the Scottish Income Tax system, many dentists are considering how to run their business more tax-efficiently.

Blog17th Jun 2019

Optimising Employee Equity Incentives

Attracting 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 Wilson

Blog10th May 2019

EIS & 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 Wilson

Blog12th Apr 2019

Norwegian Income Tax Returns – Deadline Approaching

As part of the Norwegian income tax compliance process, individuals who have worked in Norway, either offshore on the Norwegian Continental Shelf or onshore in Norway have a responsibility to complete a Norwegian income tax return.

Blog19th Nov 2018

Capital Allowances Budget 2018 – Part 1

The 2018 Autumn Budget proposed some exciting changes year for Capital Allowances.

Blog30th Oct 2018

The impact of Philip Hammond’s Budget

Philip Hammond’s budget presents a mixed bag for business….