Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO is expanding its presence in Edinburgh, Scotland by signing a ten-year lease for a new office space at 30 Semple Street.

The firm is set to relocate to the 8,176ft² premises in Autumn from its current City Point base on Haymarket Terrace.

This move is part of BDO’s strategic investment in its national property portfolio, which spans 18 UK locations and accommodates its workforce of 8,000.

In 2022, BDO expanded its Scottish operations by signing a ten-year lease for more than 8,000ft² at 2 Atlantic Square in Glasgow, where it now employs more than 200 people.

The firm has also recently moved into new offices in Manchester, Guildford, Nottingham, and Ipswich, and has completed major refits in Birmingham, Bristol, and Southampton.

In summer 2024, BDO announced its future relocation to a new 220,000ft² headquarters in London’s central West End, planned for 2027.

With 18 offices across the UK and a workforce of 8,000, BDO generates UK revenues of £1bn. ($1.34bn)

The firm offers a range of services including audit, tax, deals, and consulting, risk & outsourcing, primarily catering to mid-sized, high-growth businesses that contribute significantly to the UK economy.

As the UK member firm of the BDO international network, BDO is part of a global alliance that provides business advisory services in 166 countries and territories.

BDO Scotland regional managing partner Martin Gill said: “BDO is firmly committed to the Scottish market and our investment in new offices is a statement of intent for our business and our belief in the people and businesses based here. We’ve taken more space than we have currently to give us the opportunity to continue to expand our depth and breadth of services.

“With its exceptional design and sustainability credentials, this move will provide the foundations for us to continue investing in Scotland.”

In March 2025, BDO appointed Jono Szoke as the new director for its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence practice.