Dains Scotland

22/10/2026

Autumn Budget 2026: What could it mean for you and your business?

Following the Autumn Budget on 28 October, Dains tax specialists will be breaking down the key announcements and what they could mean for businesses, employers and individuals.

Gain practical insight into the changes that matter, identify potential risks and opportunities, and understand what actions you may need to take.

You'll also have the opportunity to put your questions directly to our specialists during a live Q&A.

📅 Thursday 29 October | 12pm–1pm
💻 Online webinar

👉 Register your place: https://loom.ly/kd-rA9c

20/10/2026

Good financial planning isn’t only about knowing what you owe. It’s also about knowing when cash is likely to leave the business.

As tax reporting continues to move closer to real time, changes to the timing of Self Assessment payments are also being considered.

For business owners, that creates a wider planning question: how could changes in payment timing interact with cashflow, drawings and the other demands on the business?

Keeping financial information up to date gives owners much better visibility of what is coming and more opportunity to plan ahead rather than react.

Martin Kerr, Associate Director in our Accounting & Business Advisory team, looks at what is already confirmed, what is still being considered and how Making Tax Digital fits into the wider direction of travel.

💡 Read Martin’s latest insight: https://loom.ly/pwxBVpE

15/10/2026

What does being one connected Dains Scotland mean in practice?

It means strong local teams who understand the businesses, sectors and communities they work in, with access to wider specialist expertise when clients need it.

Whether a business is growing, investing, managing risk, navigating change or planning for the future, our role is to bring the right people into the conversation and help clients move forward with confidence.

Our recent evening in Glasgow brought together colleagues and many of the professional contacts we work alongside across Scotland. This film captures some of the people, conversations and relationships behind Dains Scotland today.

Closer to clients. Better connected to the expertise they need, when they need it.

13/10/2026

Approaching the VAT registration threshold: is waiting until you have to always the right approach?

For many growing businesses, VAT registration can feel like something to put off until it becomes compulsory.

But depending on who your customers are, the costs your business incurs and your plans for growth, registering earlier can sometimes make commercial sense.

There can also be more to consider than simply when you cross the registration threshold. The effective date of registration can influence the VAT a business is able to recover, and it is something worth looking at properly before the registration is submitted.

Our VAT Partner Ian Brown looks at some of the common assumptions around VAT registration, the pros and cons of registering voluntarily and why understanding your own position early can help you make a more informed decision.

Approaching the VAT threshold or considering registration?

Read Ian’s article before you make the decision: https://loom.ly/tqqa-X8

12/10/2026

Could your manufacturing business reduce its electricity costs?

The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) is a government-backed scheme designed to reduce electricity costs for eligible manufacturers by providing relief from certain policy costs.

The first application window is now open, and businesses only have until 30 November 2026 to apply.

Eligibility depends on factors including your sector, the products you manufacture and your electricity usage, so the best first step is to check whether your business could qualify and what evidence you’ll need.

Find out more about BICS, eligibility and how Dains can support your application on our website: https://loom.ly/TIQUh-M

Or speak to your usual Dains contact.

12/10/2026

What does our ambition for Dains Scotland mean for the businesses we work with?

In a new interview with Scottish Financial News, our Regional Managing Partner Graeme Bryson reflects on the growth of Dains Scotland and our ambition to become one of Scotland’s leading advisory firms.

For us, growth is about more than scale. It is about continuing to build on the strong local relationships and understanding our clients value, while giving them access to a broader range of expertise when their needs become more complex.

Whether that means supporting growth, investment, succession, transactions or navigating challenge, our role is to bring the right people into the conversation at the right time.

Graeme also talks about the importance of culture, local leadership and the opportunity ahead for Dains Scotland.

Read the full interview with Scottish Financial News: https://loom.ly/ynPUHtc

Thank you to John Glover and the Scottish Financial News team for taking the time to tell the story.

After 29 years at William Duncan, Graeme Bryson is now tasked with making a new name familiar across Scotland. William Duncan and Company is a heritage accountancy firm more than 100 years old, based in Ayr. It was acquired by a Birmingham-based accountancy firm, Dains. Since the takeover, William D

06/10/2026

A brilliant night celebrating Ayrshire business.

Our team had a great evening at the Ayrshire Business Awards on Friday, where we were proud to once again sponsor Ayrshire’s Growth Business of the Year (0–10 employees).

A huge congratulations to Cortex Physiotherapy on taking home the award, and to all of this year’s finalists. 🏆

Thanks to Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce for another fantastic night celebrating the businesses and people doing great things across our region.

05/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating our latest team promotions!

We’re delighted to recognise four well-deserved promotions within our Accounting & Business Advisory team at Dains Scotland.

Jack and Sean have both been promoted to Senior, while Lewis and Marni step up to Semi Senior. 👏

It’s great to see all four continuing to develop their experience, progress through their professional qualifications and take on more responsibility within the team.

These promotions are a reflection of the hard work and commitment they each bring to supporting our clients and colleagues.

Congratulations to you all – very well deserved! 👏

02/10/2026

🎯 Things got a little competitive in Dunfermline.

The team swapped the office for an afternoon at Flight Club Edinburgh, and apparently some took the darts more seriously than others! The action replays certainly captured a few reactions! 😂

After 16 games, Louise was officially crowned our darts champion, taking the top spot with 13 points, with Claire and Nic close behind. 🏆

A good afternoon away from the day-to-day.

30/09/2026

Great to be back at Ayrshire Business Week!

Neil Reid, Euan Pope and Emma Sloan have been out today meeting and speaking with businesses from across Ayrshire.

Thanks to Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce for creating another great opportunity for the local business community to come together, connect and share what’s happening across the region.

Congratulations to Valerie from NFU Mutual who won our prize draw 🏆