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.
Tax implications for small businesses with employees stranded abroad
by Scott Brown | Sep 10, 2021
Travel restrictions could have resulted in companies inadvertently creating permanent establishments in other jurisdictions and, for certain b...
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Risky business: Underinsurance is a big threat to your business
by Scott Brown | Aug 12, 2021
Business insurance doesn’t only help you hedge against the risks of financial losses but also gives you peace of mind that you’re covered shou...
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New UK capital gains tax rules: Pay in 30 days or face penalties
by Scott Brown | Aug 5, 2021
Do not wait until the next tax year to report gains on UK residential property sold after 6 April 2020. You may have to pay interest and a pen...
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A complete guide to understanding the UK tax system
by Scott Brown | Apr 29, 2021
The UK’s tax system is extremely complicated if you’re new to the country, or if you have just started paying tax in the UK. It’s a good idea ...
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UK Budget 2021: Government reveals three-part plan
by Scott Brown | Mar 3, 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has presented his second Budget after a year of lockdowns, business closures and government spending estimated to be ov...
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Grow your small business: Finding investors through SEIS and EIS
by Scott Brown | Nov 9, 2020
As a new small business owner, garnering investor funding is crucial for survival. While many rely on angel investors or friends and family, S...
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