Scott Brown
Director: SME and Accounting
Scott majored in Accounting and Business Administration at Canterbury University in Christchurch, New Zealand. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and working for five years within business services and taxation, he headed to London and joined 1st Contact.
In 2010, following the merger with a number of smaller accountancy practices to form Sable International's accounting team, he became Managing Director of Accounting, heading a team of accountants and assistants specialising in SMEs and contractors.
Scott is also interested in travel, music, fine dining and wine.
Our guide to registering a trust with HMRC
by Scott Brown | Mar 6, 2023
As of 1 September 2022, trusts in the UK are required to register with the HMRC. We take a look at which trusts need to be registered and how ...
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The best way to purchase a UK buy-to-let as a non-resident landlord
by Scott Brown | Nov 30, 2022
If you’re a South African considering a UK property purchase to earn a foreign income, you might be wondering whether it’s more tax efficient ...
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A comprehensive guide to UK tax definitions and accounting terms
by Scott Brown | Nov 21, 2022
Is accounting jargon getting the better of you? If you’re starting your own business, or grappling with tax filing for the first time, here ar...
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Autumn Statement 2022: What you need to know
by Scott Brown | Nov 17, 2022
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has presented the Autumn Statement with plans to tackle three priorities – “stability, growth and public services.”
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7 ways to finance your small business
by Scott Brown | Oct 3, 2022
Securing funding or a business loan is possibly the hardest part of starting a business. Here are some of the ways you can find the funds you ...
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A complete tax calendar for UK contractors and freelancers
by Scott Brown | Sep 12, 2022
Here are the key accounting and tax dates that contractors and freelancers need to keep track of for the tax year.
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