Agriculture

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Farms, Estates & Rural Businesses

BC&A provides practical accountancy, tax and advisory support for agricultural businesses navigating succession, diversification, land ownership, investment and long-term planning in a changing rural economy

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Reliable Guidance for Rural Enterprises and Estates

BC&A provides practical accountancy, tax and advisory support for agricultural businesses navigating succession, diversification, land ownership, investment and long-term planning in a changing rural economy.

Whether you're managing a family farm, an agricultural estate, or a diversified rural enterprise, our team understands the pressures you face — from fluctuating commodity prices to complex inheritance tax considerations.

We work alongside you as a long-term partner, not just at year end, but throughout the year with proactive guidance that makes a real difference.

What we can provide

Specialist services for the agricultural sector

Our agricultural team brings deep sector knowledge and a practical, hands-on approach to every engagement.

  • Succession planning and inheritance tax strategies for farm transfers
  • Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) advice
  • Tax planning around diversification — glamping, renewable energy, equestrian
  • Annual accounts and bookkeeping for farming partnerships and sole traders
  • VAT registration and returns, including partial exemption for mixed-use land
  • Capital Gains Tax planning on land disposals and property transactions
  • Cloud accounting setup and training (Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
FAQs

Common questions about our agricultural services

Can't find what you're looking for? Our team is always happy to have a no-obligation conversation.

Do I need a specialist agricultural accountant?
Agricultural tax law is genuinely different from general business taxation. Reliefs like Agricultural Property Relief, Rollover Relief and averaging of farming profits require specific expertise. A general accountant may miss planning opportunities that a specialist like BC&A would identify as routine. It's rarely more expensive, and often pays for itself many times over.
Succession planning typically involves reviewing the ownership structure of the land and farming business, assessing eligibility for Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief, and establishing a timeline for the transfer. We work closely with solicitors to co-ordinate wills, trusts and partnership agreements so the transition is as tax-efficient and smooth as possible.
This is one of the most common concerns we hear. The short answer is: it depends on the nature and extent of the diversification. Certain activities like holiday lets, equestrian use or renewable energy can jeopardise APR if not structured carefully. We carry out regular reviews of your reliefs and advise on how to diversify whilst protecting your IHT position.
Yes. The phased withdrawal of Basic Payment Scheme payments is a significant cashflow challenge for many farming businesses. We help clients model different scenarios, identify alternative revenue streams, and plan their finances to accommodate the transition. We can also advise on Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and other Environmental Land Management schemes.
We aim to have an initial call within two business days of your enquiry, and can typically complete onboarding within two weeks. We'll request your previous accounts and tax returns, handle the professional clearance from your previous accountant, and get up to speed quickly so you don't miss any important deadlines.
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