| 10-04-2024
When in business, it’s not uncommon to be approached by another business with a view to you buying the business or entering a partnership deal. It might be a competitor that approaches you, or it could be a customer or supplier.
| 02-04-2024
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Forestry Commission have announced a significant uplift in England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) payments. The uplift is intended to promote an increase in tree-planting across the country. It takes effect
| 02-04-2024
Last week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) announced changes to its helpline services that will encourage people to go online first. However, in a fast about turn, the very next day they halted these changes while they consider how best to help taxpayers make more use of online services.
| 02-04-2024
The original concept for national insurance contributions (NICs) was as a part of social welfare reforms implemented by the government in the early 20th century. The idea being to establish a social insurance that provides financial protection and assistance to individuals and families when sick or unemployed
| 02-04-2024
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has announced reforms to apprenticeships that will enable up to 20,000 more apprenticeships and could be especially welcome news to small businesses. With effect from April 1st, the government will pay the full
| 02-04-2024
The new tax year begins on 6th April and for employers running monthly payrolls, the March pay run will be the last of the 2023/24 tax year. There are some things you will need to make sure you do and know when you need to do them
| 02-04-2024
Thresholds based on a company’s accounts and employee numbers determine whether a company is categorised as small or not. Being able to qualify as a small or medium sized business can cut red tape for a business with the reduced amount of both non-financial and financial reporting a small or
| 02-04-2024
When there are several shareholders, a new company is being formed, a shareholder wants to pass their shares or pass them to their children, someone is nearing retirement,
| 20-03-2024
2024 seems to be a good year to be a small business. The UK Government is doubling down on its commitment to the nation’s 5.5 million small businesses by announcing the launch of a new Small Business Council.
| 18-03-2024
Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) is a stamp duty land tax (SDLT) relief that is currently available if you buy two or more residential properties in a single transaction or a series of linked transactions.
| 18-03-2024
The new measures allow Companies House to combat the criminal acts and money laundering being carried by criminals abusing the company registration system. The powers include being able to query
| 18-03-2024
The Charity Commission has published new guidance designed to help charities when they face decisions over whether to refuse or return a donation.
| 18-03-2024
Business and employees are both constantly looking for ways to optimise their financial strategies. One often overlooked strategy in
| 07-03-2024
The Carer’s Leave Act comes into force on 6 April 2024, which will affect all employers in the UK. Then the Act gives them the right to unpaid leave to give or arrange care. The dependent can be anyone who relies on them for care and not just a family
| 07-03-2024
According to MPs, phone line waiting times for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) continue to worsen. A committee found that nearly two-thirds of callers had to wait more than 10 minutes to speak to an adviser.
| 07-03-2024
With the tax year ending on 5 April, March is a good month to check whether sharing unused tax allowances with your partner could save you some money. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) say that March is the most popular month for Marriage Allowance applications.
| 07-03-2024
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a significant consideration for businesses. It impacts your cash flow, the amount of admin work needed, and even your overall profitability. One option available to businesses - with a VAT
| 07-03-2024
Starting on 4 February 2024, HMRC is writing to company owners regarding the potential under declaration of dividend income. The correspondence is prompted by a decrease in company reserves despite reported profits, hinting at undisclosed dividend payouts.