AAB Blog

NE deal making landscape – key current trends in the region

The impact of change in the energy sector

Scotland’s food & drink offerings are more important than ever to help with economic recovery

UK Non Doms subject to HMRC scrutiny

Transitioning to Net Zero

Organisational Agility Blog Series

Tax Year as we know it to stay, at least for now...

Investing in the family business

Don’t be late - register for Self Assessment before 5 October 2021

Residential Property Developer? Take note of increased government attention

Have you claimed the cash benefit your R&D can deliver?

Public Sector Special Severance Payments (SSP)

National Insurance increase - Is this the beginning of a slippery slope of tax rises?

Surviving current and future challenges in Construction

Data Analytics: the future is already here

Tax relief for those who have to work from home

The new “must have” – an electric company car?

Employee benefits in the Energy sector – why you should consider private medical insurance

Drinks market innovation rises to meet new consumer demand

IR35 Off Payroll Working Reform, 4 months on…

Time is of the Essence for CCO Compliance

Inheritance Tax hikes to pay the COVID bill?

Company Share Buyback – The Importance of Seeking Advice

Digitalisation in the Energy Sector – Trends & Opportunities

Overseas Trading – Has your company considered a Foreign Branch Exemption Election?

Deals+ Energy Deals Done in the UK H1 2021

Payroll Dos and Don'ts for Casual Workers

Income Tax on Trading Profits – Are HMRC’s Simplification Proposals Increasing Complexity?

From APIs to dashboards - The power of integration

The changing face of the humble take-away

IR35 and Share fishermen

July Tax Payments

Tax Considerations for the Energy Sector

Crypto Assets – HMRC seeking ownership declarations

Is the end nearing for the Tax Year as we know it?

Managing working capital carefully as we exit the pandemic

Location is no longer a barrier for your finance function

Are you prepared for a HMRC furlough compliance check?

Temporary Super Deduction and Special Rate First Year Allowance

Family Businesses – a mix of concern & optimism post pandemic

AAB’s Charity Services Team

COVID-19 and the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Fifth Grant

Are you a non-UK resident individual that needs to complete UK Self-Assessment Tax Return?

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Framework (SECR) – what you need to know

G7 reach landmark agreement on taxing multinationals

Scotland’s tech sector – leading the way to stability

Furlough - Here Comes The Summer!

Brexit and the A1 Application Process – What’s Changed?

Why you should consider the R&D tax credit scheme if you operate in the food and drink sector

Planning Matters for Property Landlords Post Pandemic

Pension Planning Early

Succession Planning for Family Businesses

Income Tax Reporting and the Digital Era

Is there a penalty in getting your claim for R&D Tax Relief Wrong?

The Scottish Public Sector – What next after the Scottish Elections?

Deals+ Energy Deals Done in the UK Q1 2021

One third of Scottish taxpayers are unaware of tax changes made by the Scottish Parliament

Reverse Charge for Construction Services – Some early complexities

Investment themes in clean energy and cleaner energy

Restructuring positives for 2021 and beyond

Hybrid Working at AAB

Funding scale-up tech businesses

HMRC seek views on closing the “International Tax Gap”

Sustainability in Scotland’s food & drink sector – What are the next steps?

Non residents investing in UK property - Stamp Duty Land Tax versus Land and Buildings Transaction Tax

Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) – Does your company have an obligation to file a return this month?

Recovery Loan Scheme - The key information

Can your charity adapt overnight?

A new M&A wave for upstream E&P – could it be the final wave?

How could Inheritance Tax & Business Relief impact your family business?

Does your technology fit like a good pair of shoes?

What came of Tax Day 2021?

Tax Day - 23 March 2021

Working overseas – are you aware of your Corporate Tax obligations?

The reality of Brexit

EMI Consultation

Payrolling Benefits - Act now!

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until September 2021

Budget 2021 – Enhanced Value of R&D for Companies

Further Extension to VAT Rate Cut for Tourism & Hospitality Industries

IR35 Off-Payroll Reform – A Recap

Top finance tips for the construction sector

Budget 2021 – will we see changes to Tax rates and reliefs?

Brexit changes for UK residents with EU properties

R&D Tax Relief: Preventing abuse of R&D for SME’s

Have you considered how you will finance your latest development?

2020 – The Year of Change

BNO status and considering a move from Hong Kong to the UK?

Did you defer your VAT due to COVID?

Construction Reverse Charge upcoming changes - Q&A

Business Asset Disposal Relief – When is a Preference Share an Ordinary Share?

Scottish Family Business Day - Q&A

Gender Pay Gap Reporting – what do you need to do in 2021?

Is it really HMRC calling? Beware of scam callers

Deals+ Energy Deals Done in the UK Q4 2020

Resilient Scottish M&A market recovery continues

Why complying with CCO should still be a priority during the pandemic

The Seafood Sector and Brexit - Q&A

Countering unpredictability and uncertainty in the Energy sector

Payroll technology in the digital age

The Scottish Budget 2021-22

Furlough and beyond

Is your family business growing? How to incentivise your non-family manager

Trivial Benefits - rewarding your employees

Withholding Tax - implications following Brexit

Tax reliefs available for businesses considering electric cars

Could Wealth Taxes be an option to pay for the COVID-19 deficit?

Brexit and National Insurance - rules from 1 January 2021

The clock is ticking, don't be late! File your 2020 Self-Assessment Tax Return on time

UK reduces the scope of mandatory reporting requirements in relation to DAC 6

Same old, same old? Why you should undertake a process review

2020 Year in Review - Legal Sector

2020 Year in Review - Energy Sector

IR35 Off-Payroll Working Reform – A recap and clarification on key points

2020 Year in Review - Professional Services Sector

Brexit is happening, but what about the personal tax impact?

2020 Year in Review - Manpower & Recruitment Sector

2020 Year in Review - Family Businesses

2020 Year in Review - Construction & Property Sector

2020 Year in Review - Food & Drink Sector

2020 Year in Review - Public & Third Sector

Do you find yourself with an over or underpayment of tax every year?

2020 Year in Review - Tech Sector

Change and challenges in the energy sector

Brexit and National Insurance - the transition

Is a new wealth tax coming?

Do you value your time?

Temporary workplace rules - not always as straightforward as you may think...

Investigating Inheritance Tax - HMRC haul hits four year high

Furlough during the Christmas period

Don't be blind to the Brexit challenges

Government Grinch gives the go-ahead to virtual staff parties

Capital Gains Tax - Is a rate increase on the horizon?

The Third Sector & The Next Normal

Deals+ Energy Deals Done in the UK Q3 2020

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until March 2021

Extension of the Self Employment Income Support Scheme Grant

IFRS 16 COVID amendment at a glance

COVID-19 HMRC Statutory Residence Test "Exceptional Circumstances"

IR35 off payroll working reform - education is key

Sold UK property in 2018/19? You could be next on HMRC's 'hit list'

Postponed import VAT accounting – A Brexit plus point

A balanced energy transition: our responsibilities as leaders in the energy sector

HMRC have undeclared holiday letting income in their sights...

How to be seen to be green, without just a lick of paint

Should you set up a family investment company to protect your family wealth?

Coronavirus Employment Support Measures – An Update

Corporate Tax Considerations to Maximise Cash and Retain Employees

Relocating from or to the US? Here are the key tax situations to be aware of

M&A activity in family business sector

Don't get caught in the post-Brexit customs net

The Winter economy plan - what is in it for individual taxpayers?

Tech Sector Overview

2020 Deals Market Overview

Time to consider a sale? CGT rates remain as Autumn statement is scrapped

Flown Home Versus Home-Grown

Fraud or Legitimate Error? Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Preserving Value, Fairness & Assurance through Joint Venture & Contract Audits

“Hello, this is HMRC calling"... but is it really them? Beware of scam phone calls

Termination Payments: PENP recap & upcoming changes…

Charity VAT Opportunity – HMRC clarify treatment of digital advertising

IR35 Off-Payroll Working Reform – Full Steam Ahead…again!

Potential Changes to Qualifying Costs for Research and Development Tax Relief

Technology - Not just for international clients

Moving Overseas to Save Tax? This could be more taxing than you think…

Personal Service Companies - Is it time for action?

HMRC Nudge Letters for Overseas Income – another batch issued in July 2020

Capital Gains Tax - What will be the 'next normal'?

Life After Brexit - An amicable split or a bitter divorce?

COVID-19 Travel Restrictions - Impact on Employer PAYE Reporting when NT codes in Operation

Working on Windfarms

2019/20 PAYE Settlement Agreement Deadline Approaches

Getting Value From Benefits

Deals+ O&G Deals Done in the UK Q2 2020

Energy Finance Technology: Adopting new ways of working that challenge the old

Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus - Further guidance issued

Make Tax Great Again! – Anticipated changes in respect of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Blog 6: Working together to find the solution

Data Analytics and COVID-19

"I Have Received my 2019 Norwegian Tax Assessment Notice, Now What?"

Blog 5: Putting hydrocarbons into context

Blog 4: The often misunderstood environmental impacts of green energy

2020: Shining a Spotlight on the Tech Sector

Blog 3: Can a new energy source replace fossil fuels?

Where Professional Services Firms Should be Focusing Their Efforts as Lockdown Eases

Blog 2: Energy transition has been taking place for centuries

Retaining Key Employees and Maximising Cash

Blog 1: Meeting green targets and growing global energy demand

Key Considerations for M&A during COVID-19

VIDEO 5: Respond, Review, Restart, Repeat - Reframing Work

Energy Transition - Promoting our competitive advantage

Tech Deals - A clear target for 2020

VAT Rate Cut for Tourism and Hospitality Sectors - Further Guidance

VAT Rate Cut – Stimulus or suppressor?

VIDEO 4: Respond, Review, Restart, Repeat - Looking After Your Team

Responding to Change in the Public and Third Sector

COVID-19 Furlough Not Disqualifying for EMI

COVID-19 is a "Reasonable Excuse"

IR35 Reform - Full steam ahead for April 2021

The Benefits of Cloud Accounting Software During COVID-19