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Blog28th Nov 2023

Q&A with James Hunt Managing Partner at Sagars

We sat for a Q&A with James Hunt, Managing Partner at Sagars to delve deeper into his role, to find out what makes us special and what the future holds not only for Sagars but also for AAB Group and…

By James Hunt

Blog28th Nov 2023

Q&A with Gunhild Dam Private Client Partner

We sat down with Gunhild Dam, Private Client Partner, to delve a bit deeper into her new role, what’s new at Sagars, what us special, what the future holds as part of AAB Group, and more… Congratulations on being promoted…

By Gunhild Dam

Blog23rd Nov 2023

Working In Norway – Compliance Considerations to Think About

Norway continues to be an attractive place for companies in the UK to seek opportunities because of it’s proximity and strong ties with the UK business community. There’s a number of reasons companies and their employees land on operating and…

Blog21st Nov 2023

Autumn Statement – What Changes Can We Expect?

A lot can change in a year – and after the 2022 Autumn Statement promised wide ranging tax cuts, only for many of the key measures to be swiftly reversed, 2023 could well grab fewer headlines in comparison.  Having said…

By Tom Andrew

Blog17th Nov 2023

Furnished Holiday Lets – Qualifying Conditions & Elections

To gain the tax advantages of a Furnished Holiday Let (FHL), the property must qualify, and HMRC have a series of qualifying conditions which must be met. If the criteria is still not met, the property will be treated as…

By Bev Holroyd

Blog28th Oct 2023

Would you be ready if HMRC lodged a formal enquiry into your Income Tax Return?

A tax enquiry is the process by which HMRC check in detail that the information on a tax return is correct and complete. HMRC have the right to make a formal enquiry into every tax return submitted to them. This…

By Gunhild Dam

Blog26th Oct 2023

Importance of Financial Projections: Know Your Numbers

In the ever-changing landscape of the UK economy, business owners face a multitude of challenges that demand foresight, strategy, and adaptability in order to maintain success. One of the most valuable tools that savvy business owners can utilise to tackle…

Blog20th Oct 2023

Do you have a legal remuneration strategy?

Each year it is important for business owners to review the company remuneration strategy to determine the most tax-efficient way to withdraw money from the business. Unfortunately, a number of business owners view the contents of the business bank account…

Blog9th Oct 2023

What Is The Basis Period Reform For 2023?

What is the basis period? The basis period is the accounting period on which a business calculates their tax each year.  Ordinarily the basis period on which a business is taxed is the 12 month accounting period that ends within…

By Charlie Dunning

Blog5th Oct 2023

New Spanish Digital Nomad Visa allows access to the very attractive… Beckham tax law

How does living & working in Spain for up to 5 years, whilst only paying 24% tax sound to you? Spain has always been a ‘go to’ holiday and retirement destination for Brits. The attraction is obvious – what’s not…

By Charlie Dunning

Blog21st Sep 2023

Can Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) provide 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 Kate Naylor and Joel Topham

Blog14th Sep 2023

What are Family Investment Companies?

In recent years, “Family Investment Companies” (FICs) have become more widely used in family tax planning exercises. However, they are not a new structure by any means – our oldest FIC client is over 100 years old! They are setup…

By Emily Robson and Steve Roberts