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31 January 2016

Meldrum House Estates Ltd

Johnston Carmichael advised on the refinance of Meldrum House Estates Ltd.


David McBain

David McBain

Audit Partner

30 January 2016

Transparency in supply chains

For accounting periods commencing on or after 31 March 2016, the Modern Slavery Act 2015 will require businesses with group turnover of £36 million or more to disclose the steps they have taken to ensure their supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.


Susie Walker

Susie Walker

Partner and Head of Tax

29 January 2016

Corporates and the developments on interest deductibility

HRMC issued a consultation document in October 2015 on the deductibility of corporate interest expense.


28 January 2016

VAT on pension scheme costs

For VAT exempt businesses such as schools, universities and financial institutions, VAT is usually an irrecoverable cost.


27 January 2016

Land and buildings transaction tax changes

The Scottish government issued draft legislation on 27 January 2016 revising the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) provisions.