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Charities and not-for-profit organisations in Scotland are being warned to ensure all their procedures and records are watertight in the light of enhanced compliance activity by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC has initiated a programme of Structured Risk Reviews (SRRs) across the charity and n

Azets has appointed Matt Garside as debt advisory director for Scotland. Based in the firm's Edinburgh office, Mr Garside will support Scottish businesses seeking commercial, strategic finance packages, including invoice financing, asset-based lending and raising new or additional finance.

The Aberdeen office of Azets has made its first partner-level external hire with the appointment of Brian McMurray. Mr McMurray joins the firm from global procurement company ESWL, where he served as finance director. He brings significant experience across both practice and industry, having previou

Conveyancing solicitors and payroll teams in Scotland are among local professional advisers who may find themselves on the wrong side of the law from this month – with penalties of up to £10,000 for compliance breaches. They must, under the wide definition of ‘tax adviser’, m

Azets has appointed Josh Creedy as a tax partner as it continues to expand its private client and SME tax services offerings. Somerset-born Mr Creedy, a tax consultant with nearly a decade of experience at a ‘big four’ firm, will work mainly from Azets’ Edinburgh and Glasgow office

Around 300,000 people working from home in the UK will lose their annual home working allowance from this Monday (April 6th). Research by Azets, which has offices in Aberdeen, Ayr, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Perth, shows that HMRC estimates the abolition measure for homeworkers will save &pou

Azets has appointed Paul Smith as a tax partner within its expanding national capital allowances team. Based in Glasgow, Mr Smith will help clients across the UK optimise tax relief on their capital expenditure.

Firms keen to explore growth in Asia’s largest markets amid the shifting global trade scene are invited to a free advice session focused on China and Hong Kong. Azets is hosting the event at its Glasgow office and has invited a Shanghai-based e

A UK poll of businesses has revealed that 94% are not prepared for Making Tax Digital (MTD) which is being introduced from 6 April. Firms were responding to the survey carried out by Azets. It followed a webinar attended by 577 business representatives, with 340 responding to follow-up question

Businesses in Scotland are being urged to meticulously track the heartbeat of work in progress throughout its lifecycle. Monitoring, managing and making changes to reduce mission creep, improve efficiencies and maximise cashflow are critical steps which can improve a business’s health and grow

The fuse is burning down on the UK government’s inheritance tax (IHT) changes for farmers, experts from Azets have warned. Under the Finance Act 2026, new restrictions will apply to the amount of Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs available to farmers dying post 5 April 2026.

Landlords, sole traders and the self-employed are being urged to prepare for "the death of the traditional tax return" in April. Azets is warning that those with gross income above £50,000 per year will have to comply with a new Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime.

Azets' Scottish operations are set to surpass the £50 million turnover milestone for the first time, forecasting a year-end revenue of £51m. This represents a roughly 30% increase in turnover over a two-year period, driven by a combination of organic growth and the strategic acquisition

Swapping credit cards with virtual replacements could help Scotland’s SMEs improve their cashflow, a senior finance professional has advised. Nicola Campbell, Glasgow-based partner and the local head of accounts and business advisory services at Azets, said that removing traditional cards for

Businesses in Scotland that export small parcels to the EU with a value below €150 (c. £130) per item face a €3 (c. £2.61) duty for each one from July. They are being urged by Azets to plan now for the changes, and model the impact on the bottom line.