Accountants and Tax Specialists for Farmers, Landowners and Agribusinesses
Specialist accounting, tax planning and business advisory services for UK farmers, landowners, rural estates and agricultural businesses.
We help you manage seasonal cash flow, agricultural accounts, succession, inheritance tax exposure, business diversification and HMRC compliance while protecting the long-term value of your land and business.
More Than Annual Accounts
Agricultural businesses need advisers who understand seasonal income, volatile input costs, land ownership, livestock, crops, grants, machinery investment and long-term family succession.
Protecting Your Land, Income and Agricultural Legacy
Farming and land-based businesses often combine several activities, ownership structures and generations. The accounting and tax position can therefore be considerably more complex than that of a conventional trading business.
Odiri Tax Consultants & Accountants provides clear, practical advice based on how your farm, estate or rural enterprise actually operates.
- Accounts tailored to agricultural businesses
- Seasonal cash-flow and profitability analysis
- Tax planning for land, property and trading assets
- Succession and inheritance tax planning
- Advice on diversification and new income streams
- Professional communication with HMRC
Agricultural Accounting Services Across the Rural Economy
We support established farming families, new agricultural ventures, rural estates and diversified businesses operating across the UK.
Family Farms
Accounting, tax and succession support for multi-generational farming businesses.
Tenant Farmers
Tax and accountancy services for farmers operating under agricultural tenancies and Farm Business Tenancies.
Landowners
Tax planning for agricultural land, property income, disposals, development and estate succession.
Rural Estates
Integrated accounting and tax support for estates with farming, property and commercial activities.
Livestock Businesses
Accounts and financial reporting for livestock farms, breeders and animal-based agricultural enterprises.
Arable Farms
Support with crop valuation, seasonal profitability, machinery investment and agricultural tax planning.
Diversified Farms
Advice for farm shops, holiday accommodation, events, livery, renewable energy and rural tourism.
Agricultural Companies
Annual accounts, Corporation Tax, payroll, VAT and strategic financial support for incorporated businesses.
Comprehensive Accounting, Tax and Advisory Support
Our services can be tailored to the size, structure and complexity of your farm, estate or agricultural business.
Farm Accounts and Financial Reporting
Clear and compliant accounts that show how your agricultural business is performing.
- Sole trader, partnership and company accounts
- Livestock, crop, feed and stock valuations
- Enterprise and cost-centre reporting
- Seasonal cash-flow forecasting
- Capital grant and machinery accounting
Agricultural Tax Returns
Preparation and submission of personal, partnership and company tax returns for agricultural businesses.
- Self Assessment tax returns
- Partnership returns
- Corporation Tax returns
- Income averaging considerations
- Tax payment planning
Farm Succession Planning
Structured planning for the transfer of land, businesses and agricultural assets between generations.
- Family farm succession strategies
- Lifetime gifts of land and business assets
- Ownership and partnership restructuring
- Family stakeholder considerations
- Coordination with legal advisers
Inheritance Tax Planning
Forward-looking advice to assess potential inheritance tax exposure and the availability of relevant reliefs.
- Agricultural Property Relief reviews
- Business Property Relief reviews
- Estate and ownership analysis
- Will and succession planning support
- Trust and lifetime planning considerations
Capital Gains Tax Planning
Tax advice relating to disposals, transfers, redevelopment and restructuring of agricultural assets.
- Land and property disposals
- Gift and succession-related transfers
- Rollover and holdover relief considerations
- Development land transactions
- Capital Gains Tax reporting
Farm Diversification
Advice on the commercial and tax implications of introducing new non-farming income streams.
- Farm shops and direct-to-consumer sales
- Holiday accommodation and glamping
- Events and venue hire
- Livery yards and equestrian services
- Renewable energy and solar income
Agricultural VAT Services
VAT advice and return preparation for agricultural, property and diversified rural business activities.
- VAT registration and deregistration
- Quarterly VAT return preparation
- Land and property VAT considerations
- Mixed and diversified activities
- Digital VAT record keeping
Payroll and Employment Taxes
Payroll support for permanent, temporary and seasonal agricultural employees.
- PAYE registration
- Weekly and monthly payroll
- Seasonal worker payroll
- Pension auto-enrolment support
- P60 and HMRC reporting
Cloud and Digital Accounting
Practical support with digital records, bookkeeping and Making Tax Digital obligations.
- Cloud accounting software setup
- Digital bookkeeping systems
- Bank-feed integration
- Quarterly reporting support
- Software training and ongoing assistance
Tax Considerations Requiring Specialist Review
Agricultural tax reliefs and planning opportunities are subject to detailed statutory conditions. We review the ownership, occupation and commercial use of your assets before advising.
Preparing the Farm for the Next Generation
Agricultural succession involves more than deciding who will run the farm. It may affect land ownership, partnership interests, family expectations, borrowing, inheritance tax and the future commercial viability of the business.
Early planning allows time to review ownership, responsibilities and tax consequences before major decisions are implemented.
Discuss Agricultural SuccessionStructuring New Rural Income Streams Properly
Diversification can strengthen a farming business, but it can also change its tax, VAT, accounting and inheritance tax position. The structure should be reviewed before substantial investment is made.
Rural Tourism
Accounting and tax advice for holiday cottages, glamping, camping, visitor attractions and farm-based tourism businesses.
Farm Shops and Food Sales
Business structuring, VAT, payroll and accounting support for farm shops, cafés and direct food sales.
Renewable Energy
Accounting and tax support for solar, battery storage, wind, biomass and other land-based energy arrangements.
Events and Venue Hire
Advice for weddings, corporate events, festivals and commercial venue use on agricultural land.
Equestrian and Livery
Accounting and tax support for livery yards, equestrian facilities, grazing and related services.
Property and Development
Tax advice for barn conversions, commercial lettings, development opportunities and changes in land use.
Specialist Advice for Agricultural and Rural Businesses
Agricultural businesses require more than standard accounts preparation. Your adviser must understand the interaction between the farming trade, land ownership, family succession, diversification and long-term tax planning.
We provide clear advice based on your commercial circumstances and explain the practical implications before you make significant financial decisions.
Contact Our Agricultural AccountantsA Clear and Structured Approach
We begin by understanding your agricultural activities, ownership structure, income sources and immediate priorities.
Initial Consultation
Tell us about your farm, estate, ownership structure, activities and current accounting or tax concerns.
Scope and Quotation
We identify the services required and provide a clear professional quotation before work begins.
Detailed Review
We review your records, accounts, ownership arrangements and relevant tax or commercial documentation.
Advice and Implementation
We explain our findings, prepare the required work and support you with implementation and compliance.
Agricultural Accounting and Tax Questions
What makes agricultural accounting different?
Agricultural accounting must reflect seasonal trading, crop and livestock valuations, fluctuating commodity prices, land ownership, agricultural grants, machinery investment and long-term succession. These factors often require specialist accounting and tax treatment.
What tax reliefs may be relevant to farmers and landowners?
Depending on the circumstances, relevant provisions may include agricultural and business property reliefs, farmers’ income averaging, capital allowances and Capital Gains Tax reliefs. Eligibility depends on the statutory conditions in force and the particular use, ownership and occupation of the assets.
Can you help with farm succession planning?
Yes. We can review your ownership structure, partnership or company arrangements, potential inheritance tax exposure and the tax consequences of transferring land or business interests to the next generation.
Do you advise diversified farm businesses?
Yes. We advise agricultural businesses operating farm shops, holiday accommodation, glamping, livery, renewable energy, events and property activities. We review how the new activity affects tax, VAT, accounts and the wider business structure.
Do you work with both tenant farmers and landowners?
Yes. We support owner-occupiers, tenant farmers, landowners, farming partnerships, agricultural companies and rural estates.
Can you prepare partnership and limited company accounts?
Yes. We prepare accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, including agricultural businesses operating through more than one legal entity.
Can you assist with Making Tax Digital?
Yes. We can help you choose appropriate accounting software, organise digital records, connect bank feeds and meet applicable Making Tax Digital reporting obligations.
Do you provide agricultural VAT services?
Yes. We assist with VAT registration, digital records, quarterly returns and the VAT treatment of agricultural, property and diversified activities.
Do you support farming clients throughout the UK?
Yes. We provide accounting and tax support to farmers, landowners and agribusinesses throughout the UK using telephone, video meetings and secure digital systems.
Will I receive a quotation before work begins?
Yes. Once we understand your agricultural activities, business structure and the work required, we provide a clear professional quotation before commencing the engagement.
Protect the Future of Your Farm, Land and Rural Business
Contact Odiri Tax Consultants & Accountants for specialist accounting, tax planning and business advice for farmers, landowners, rural estates and agribusinesses. We will review your circumstances, explain the next steps and provide a transparent professional quotation.
