Scott Brown
Director: SME
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.
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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6 Factors to consider before doing business in the UK
by Scott Brown | Oct 19, 2020
Business culture can vary significantly from country to country. We unpack several important factors you’ll need to consider if you’re plannin...
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Common UK small business accounting mistakes expats should know about
by Scott Brown | Sep 9, 2020
Many expats don’t realise just how different conducting business in the UK is compared to their home countries. This can result in making a nu...
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