Agriculture
Nurturing your wealth
Agricultural work forms the backbone of the economy. The long hours, costs, and ever-changing economic landscape can make it challenging to keep up.
That’s why we aim to support local farms and agricultural businesses by managing all their tax needs and identifying ways to reduce their tax bills while maintaining healthy profits. We have extensive experience working with farming businesses, agricultural specialists, and rural enterprises, providing sector-specific support tailored to their unique challenges.
Moreover, we are well-versed in business advice and can help you explore various allowances, grants, and funding opportunities you may be eligible for. We offer tailored advice and specialist knowledge to address the distinct needs of farmers, landowners, estates accountants, and rural businesses, ensuring you receive the most relevant and effective solutions.
How we help
Given the unpredictable nature of agricultural work, having a proactive, dedicated rural team behind you provides a vital safety net. Cash flow management and tax compliance are essential for farming accountants due to fluctuating income streams and sector-specific risks.
If you’re looking to expand your agricultural business, we can advise on land-related tax obligations and help you navigate significant changes in legislation. Succession planning, inheritance tax planning, tax advice, and property transactions all require careful consideration to protect future generations and minimise tax liabilities such as inheritance tax, capital gains tax, and stamp duty land tax.
With VAT now managed through digital online processes, we’ll guide you through Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, ensuring your accounting systems comply with HMRC regulations. Our dedicated team supports sole traders and farming businesses with annual accounts, tax returns, and ongoing tax compliance.
We work closely alongside land agents and other professionals to provide comprehensive advisory services, specialist advice, and support for business and tax matters. This includes guidance on business structures, capital tax planning, agricultural property relief, business property relief, and keeping you informed about draft legislation affecting the agriculture sector.
Why choose us?
Our deep roots, personal experience, and unique understanding of the rural sector inform our key services for landed estates accountants, recognising that a landed estate is far more than just a business, it is a family legacy. We provide bespoke advice to balance commercial needs with long-term succession planning.
We support farming families with exit strategies, business plans, and diversification into the renewables sector, including anaerobic digestion, ensuring you understand the tax implications and maximise tax efficiency.
Get in touch
Should you need any assistance or have questions about our services, our agricultural accountants and rural team are just a phone call away.
If you’re ready to take the next step, please get in touch.
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How we help
Accounts & outsourcing
Complete accounting solutions – from management accounts to outsourcing support.
Our accounting services
Tax services
Covering the basic and the complex. Saving you time and money wherever possible.
Our tax services and advice
Corporate finance
From mergers and acquisitions to MBOs, we will help things run effectively and smoothly.
Corporate finance services
Audit & assurance
Sharp-eyed, thorough auditors with a promise to prioritise efficiency and accuracy.
Audit & assurance services
Business advisors
Providing practical advice on how to strengthen your business's structure and push forward.
Business advisory services
From industry news to opinions from our experts, we’re all about sharing useful information and insight.
It can be hard to keep track of all the financial and regulatory changes or news you need to stay on top of when you’re running a business – but that’s why we’re here. In our blog, you’ll find useful updates and information from our team, stripped of jargon and made easy to understand.
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Tax-efficient exit planning strategies for owner-managed businesses
Tax-efficient exit planning for owners – rates, BADR, EMI and clearances explained. Start your tax-efficient exit with expert advice.
!New Event! 2025 Autumn Budget impact on businesses – register now
Join us this November for Cottons Group’s Autumn Budget Debrief in Northampton and Rugby. Our experts will give a clear, jargon-free overview of key budget changes, with practical advice on tax and financial planning. Enjoy breakfast, followed by a Q&A and networking. Spaces are limited—register now!
!New Event! 2025 Autumn Budget impact on businesses – register now
Join us this November for Cottons Group’s Autumn Budget Debrief in Northampton and Rugby. Our experts will give a clear, jargon-free overview of key budget changes, with practical advice on tax and financial planning. Enjoy breakfast, followed by a Q&A and networking. Spaces are limited—register now!
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