Oct 19 2021 Single Application Form appeal Categories: Agriculture The Scottish Government is now in the process of writing to farmers and crofters who experienced reductions and/or penalties to their Pillar 1 payments in 2015. The letter or email will explain why reductions or exclusions were made to their claims for the Basic Payment Scheme, Greening, Young Farmers or Less Favoured Area Support Scheme more
Oct 15 2021 Small grant funding available for the manufacturing sector Categories: Engineering & Manufacturing CeeD, in partnership with the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP), are seeking applications from Scottish small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs), and non-Scottish SMEs who have an autonomous base in Scotland, in the manufacturing sector for small projects of 3-6 months duration in the following areas: • Heating and cooling technologies • Hydrogen • Zero-emissions mobility Up to more
Oct 7 2021 Understanding the benefits of Gift Aid Categories: Charities Gift Aid is a Government scheme that allows charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) that are registered with HMRC to claim an additional 25p for every £1 donated, at no additional cost to the donor, providing certain conditions are met. To qualify for Gift Aid, donations must be made from individuals who have paid the same amount or more more
Oct 7 2021 Pay freeze for trainee solicitors Categories: Professions Businesses have faced one of the most difficult trading periods in recent memory with many firms continuing to feel the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. As restrictions continue to ease, we have seen a recent upturn in business for some practices but the constant pressure of controlling their costs during these uncertain times has led more
Oct 1 2021 Business Ventilation Fund Categories: COVID-19Leisure Update: Applications will open the week beginning 22 November 2021. Eligible businesses will be able to claim back costs to improve ventilation of up to £2,500. The Scottish Government has announced a new £25 million Business Ventilation Fund that will help businesses improve ventilation and air quality on their premises where people come into close proximity, such as more
Aug 25 2021 National Basic Payment Support Scheme 2021 Categories: AgricultureCOVID-19 To support agricultural businesses that have been impacted by the effects of COVID-19 and Brexit, and help maintain vital cash flow within the rural economy, the Scottish Government have launched the 2021 National Basic Payment Support Scheme (NBPSS21) loan scheme. The loan offer letters will be sent to eligible farmers and crofters from the middle more
Aug 20 2021 Updated guidance for holiday accommodation providers regarding the reduced VAT Categories: LeisureTaxation The temporary VAT reduction of 5%, introduced back in July 2020, comes to an end on 30 September 2021. To assist with the transition back to the standard rate of VAT, a new reduced rate of 12.5% will then be introduced for six months until 31 March 2022. The rate of VAT is usually based on more
Aug 18 2021 Is it better to sell the shares or sell the assets of your dental practice? Categories: Healthcare When the time comes to sell your incorporated dental practice, you will have two options – sell the shares in the company or sell the assets of your company. Selling the shares in your company will mean that you sell the whole of your company, including assets, goodwill, liabilities, future liabilities. This means as a more