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12 August 2019
Share incentives - a route to establishing an investment portfolio?In the fast paced tech sector we’re seeing the establishment of personal investment portfolios being built via share incentives granted at multiple employers. This trend sparks a conversation about the best way to structure share incentives from the outset.
18 June 2019
From every high street corner to the tip of your finger - what’s next for the UK bank branch?What does the future hold for the humble bank branch? With more & more branches being closed, is there a need for a physical branch in the age of FinTech? Available as a downloadable white paper, Ewen explores what has led to the demise of bank branches, whilst picking apart the paradoxes of this in the context of the rise in digital banking technology and understanding customer needs.
22 October 2018
Considering expanding into the USA? Here are some things to considerWith a large marketplace, strong economic growth, a significantly reduced corporate tax rate and indexes indicating record business optimism, there are many reasons to consider entering the USA market. And for UK-based businesses, the uncertainty of Brexit brings an additional reason to consider the USA.
18 October 2018
New HMRC guidance clarifies R&D tax relief for software developmentSoftware development has probably been the most challenging area for companies and R&D advisers alike for clearly and consistently identifying what is eligible R&D tax relief. Misunderstandings over the boundaries mean some companies have not claimed all the relief they were entitled to, whilst others have over-claimed.
05 March 2018
Access to funding in the Scottish Tech SectorOne of the biggest challenges for tech entrepreneurs is accessing funding. Often, a greal deal of investment is required for R&D before tech businesses can take their products or services to market.
To assist the sector, Johnston Carmichael has built up a team of specialist advisers, drawn from departments ranging from innovation taxes to corporate finance, who are highly experienced at helping fast growth businesses to maximise vital tax reliefs and access the capital they require to achieve growth.
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