Accountants in Scotland
Find and compare accountants in Scotland — Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and towns across the country. ICAS and ACCA-regulated local firms and UK-wide online practices, compared free on Pick My Accountant.
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What is different about using an accountant in Scotland?
Scottish Income Tax changes the maths
Scotland sets its own income tax bands for non-savings, non-dividend income, so salary, pension and sole-trader profit are taxed differently from the rest of the UK. That affects salary-versus-dividend planning for company directors and the tax on self-employed profits, which is why Scottish experience matters.
LBTT instead of Stamp Duty
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax replaces Stamp Duty Land Tax in Scotland and is administered by Revenue Scotland. Landlords and anyone buying business premises should check that a firm is comfortable with LBTT returns and the additional dwelling supplement rules.
ICAS is Scotland’s chartered body
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland awards the CA designation. ACCA, ICAEW, AAT and CIOT members also practise in Scotland. Whatever the body, check the named person on its public register and ask who supervises the firm for anti-money-laundering.
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Questions about accountants in Scotland
Can an accountant in England do my Scottish tax return?
Yes, any competent UK accountant can file for a Scottish taxpayer, because HMRC still collects Scottish Income Tax. Make sure they apply Scottish rates and bands to your earnings and understand LBTT if you buy property.
Are dividends taxed differently in Scotland?
No. Dividends and savings interest are taxed at the same rates as the rest of the UK. The Scottish rates apply to wages, pensions, rental profits and self-employed profits.
What does CA mean after an accountant’s name in Scotland?
CA is the designation for members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). You can check a member on the ICAS directory before you engage them.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Scottish Income Tax · checked 2026-09-25
- Revenue Scotland: Land and Buildings Transaction Tax · checked 2026-09-25
- ICAS: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland · checked 2026-09-25