Jan 9 2018 New patent fees from 6 April 2018 Categories: Technology Any business looking to apply for a patent may want to consider applying before 6th April to avoid increases in most fees. There is an increase in the application fee from £20 to £60 (£90 for a paper application) and a 25% surcharge if not paid at the time of application. Renewal fees are not more
Jan 8 2018 EQ supports Maggie’s Penguin Parade Categories: CharitiesEQ News We are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring one of Maggie’s penguins in Maggie’s Penguin Parade, a free and accessible public art and cultural event that will see a colony of colourful, giant penguins invade the city of Dundee and surrounding area in Summer 2018. Maggie’s offer free practical, emotional and social support to more
Dec 18 2017 The Real MacKay – Scottish Budget Commentary Categories: Taxation On Thursday 14th December, Finance Secretary, Derek MacKay, delivered Scotland’s Budget for the 2018/19 tax year. Whilst a tax rise was expected, the creation of new tax bands was not. In Scotland, we already have a lower basic rate band than the rest of the UK, but Mr MacKay introduced a series of new rates. more
Dec 18 2017 Farming Scotland Conference – Innovations in Farming Categories: Agriculture The fifteenth annual Farming Scotland Conference will take place on Thursday 8 February 2018 at Carnoustie, Angus, with a focus on innovation and sustainable farming. As organisers and co-sponsors of the event, along with Bell Ingram, Thorntons and The Royal Bank of Scotland, EQ are delighted to be involved in bringing agriculture sector leaders to more
Dec 11 2017 Important information about changes to paying HMRC Categories: EQ AccountingTaxation HMRC are making some important changes to the way they accept payments. Please make sure you are aware of these changes and the dates they come into action which can be found below. At the Post Office You won’t be able to pay at the Post Office from 15 December 2017. Where electronic payment is more
Dec 2 2017 Working with Blueprint Recruitment Categories: Property & Construction A Fife recruitment company, which has found personnel for some of the most high-profile construction and manufacturing projects in Scotland, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a £16M turnover. Since its inception in 2007, Glenrothes-based Blueprint Recruitment has grown into one of the country’s leading technical, construction, administration and engineering recruitment companies. Turning over £1M more
Nov 24 2017 Our Autumn Budget Summary 2017 is now available to download Categories: Taxation Chancellor, Philip Hammond presented his Autumn Budget to Parliament on 22 November 2017. We have put together a Budget Summary that covers the key tax changes announced in the Chancellor’s speech and includes tables of the main rates and allowances. You can download a copy of our Autumn Budget Summary 2017 here. Now we can more
Nov 22 2017 Our Autumn Budget 2017 Commentary Categories: Taxation Chancellor, Philip Hammond, delivered his latest Budget earlier today with his usual dry wit and good natured barbs directed at the other side of the Commons. In tax terms, little of real note, and as usual, a careful review of press releases and announcements will be required. At an initial glance, we would note: – more