Agriculture & Rural Businesses

When you are working non-stop from dawn to dusk, it’s always handy to have experts on board when it comes to the finer points of running your business. As a practice firmly rooted in Cumbria, we understand the difficulties faced by the farming and rural business communities.

We also understand that no two clients are the same and that each is deserving of specialist advice, tailored to meet their specific requirements. We make it our business to get to know your business, ensuring we can help you find the best way forward.

Lamont Pridmore offers a comprehensive range of services for agricultural and rural business clients, including:

  • Accounts preparation
  • Payroll
  • Taxation
  • Business structures and finance
  • Succession planning
  • Property transactions
  • Inheritance tax and trusts
  • Diversification
  • Pension and investment advice

Our agriculture specialist, Brian Tuer, is an expert in his field, taking a proactive approach to ensure your business realises its full potential while minimising its tax liabilities.

To find out how Lamont Pridmore can help you, please contact us.

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2025
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6 May
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24 Apr
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HMRC is closing its free Company Tax Return filing service – what your business needs to do now

From 31 March 2026, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will permanently close its free online service for filing Company Tax Returns …

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24 Apr
2025
Top Cumbrian accountants respond to fresh dip in business confidence as tax burden bites

Leading family-run accountancy firm, Lamont Pridmore, has said business confidence in the North West and across the UK is falling …

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