Agriculture & Rural Business Accountancy Services
For over 100 years, we have been trusted agricultural accountants and financial advisers to farmers, landed estates and rural businesses across Scotland, with offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Our specialist agricultural and rural advisers provide expert support across agricultural accounting, tax planning, succession planning, inheritance tax, business diversification, banking relationships and renewable energy projects. We understand the unique challenges facing farming and rural businesses make informed decisions, manage change and plan confidently for the future.
Why Choose Henderson Loggie as Your Agricultural Accountant?
- Over 100 years’ experience advising farmers, farming families and rural businesses across Scotland.
- Specialist agricultural accounting and compliance support.
- Tax planning and advisory services tailored to the agricultural sector.
- Succession planning advice to help farming businesses transition between generations.
- Inheritance tax planning and guidance.
- Diversification projects, including tourism and alternative income streams.
- Renewable energy considerations and related business planning.
- Banking, funding and lender relationship support.
- Cashflow forecasting and management reporting.
Agricultural Accounting & Tax Services
Agricultural Accounting & Compliance
We support farming and rural businesses with financial reporting and compliance requirements, helping owners understand business performance, meet their obligations, and make informed decisions.
Agricultural Tax Planning
Our experience in the sector allows us to advise farmers, landed estates and rural businesses on tax matters affecting their operations, assets and future plans.
Succession Planning
We advise generations of farming families on succession planning and the transition of ownership and management responsibilities, helping businesses plan for the future with confidence.
Inheritance Tax Planning
We support farming families, landowners and rural businesses with effective inheritance tax planning to help facilitate the transfer of assets and business interests between generations.
Banking & Funding Support
We work closely with banking contacts and support agricultural and rural businesses with funding applications, projections, cashflow forecasts and management information.
Diversification & Renewable Energy
We advise clients considering diversification opportunities and renewable energy projects as part of their long-term business plans, helping them assess opportunities and understand the financial implications.
Who we help
We regularly help clients with:
- Farmers & Farming Families – Accounting, tax and succession planning.
- Agricultural Partnerships – Partnership structures, tax and financial management.
- Landowners & Landed Estates – Tax, estate planning and diversification.
- Rural Businesses – Accounting, tax and advisory support.
- Diversified Farms – Renewable energy, tourism and alternative income streams
Inheritance Tax Planning for Farmers
Inheritance Tax remains an important consideration for farming families and landowners.
With recent changes affecting the agricultural sector, it is increasingly important to review ownership structures, succession plans and the potential impact of Inheritance Tax on business and family assets.
Our specialists work with farming families to understand their position, identify potential risks and explore planning opportunities. Whether you are considering succession, retirement or transferring assets to the next generation, seeking advice early can help create greater certainty for the future.
Meet our agriculture & rural accounting team
Lucy Crow
Director
Andy Niblock
Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
An agricultural accountant provides specialist accounting, tax and business advice tailored to farmers, landowners and rural businesses.
Agriculture has unique financial, tax and succession considerations. A specialist adviser understands the challenges and opportunities facing farming and rural businesses.
An agricultural accountant can support with accounts preparation, tax planning, management reporting, cashflow forecasting, succession planning and diversification projects.
Farmers may need advice on income tax, corporation tax, VAT, capital gains tax, inheritance tax and other sector-specific tax considerations.
Yes. Succession planning is a key area of support, helping families plan for the transfer of ownership and management responsibilities.
The impact will depend on the ownership structure, assets involved and available reliefs. Professional advice can help assess your position and future planning options.
