Tax write-offs for an electric car with zero emissions
Buying a zero-emission electric car through your limited company could mean 100% tax relief in...
Can you reduce your 31 July tax payment on account
Expecting lower profits 2024-25 compared to 2023-24? You can ask HMRC to reduce your 31...
VAT – advantages of the VAT Flat Rate Scheme
Small business? The VAT Flat Rate Scheme could cut paperwork and improve cash flow. Pay...
IHT exemption – normal expenditure out of income
Make regular gifts from your income and avoid inheritance tax. If structured properly, surplus income...
How working capital is funded
Working capital refers to the day-to-day funds a business uses to manage its operations. It...
Government sells last Nat West shares
The UK government has officially concluded its involvement with NatWest Group, formerly known as the...
Employing your family
Employing family members can work well, but it does not mean you can skip the...
What is a FIG?
From 6 April 2025, non-doms face a major shift as the remittance basis is replaced...
Rolling Over Capital Gains
Business Asset Rollover Relief, allows taxpayers to defer Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on gains arising...
Employers, don’t forget to pay Class 1A NIC
Employers must pay Class 1A NICs for 2024-25 benefits by 19 July (post) or 22...
Repay private fuel provided for company cars
Employees using company fuel for private journeys can sidestep a hefty benefit charge by repaying...
Company changes you must report
Certain company changes—like a new registered address, email, or director—must be reported to Companies House...
A return to gender rationality in the office? What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for trans people in the workplace?
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court clarified the legal interpretation of the words ‘sex’...
Top 10 skills every business owner should acquire
Running a business involves wearing many hats. Whether you are just starting out or looking...
Buying a business – a simple due diligence checklist
Before you agree to buy a business, it is essential to carry out due diligence...
Pension tax-free lump sums
Turning 55 soon? From April 2028, the minimum pension access age rises to 57. If...
Deferring gains using Incorporation Relief
Thinking of transferring your sole trader or partnership business into a limited company? Incorporation Relief...
Changes to tax status of non-UK domiciles
From 6 April 2025, the remittance basis for non-doms is abolished. A new UK tax...
Changes to IHT from April 2025
From April 2025, Agricultural Property Relief from Inheritance Tax now extends to land under qualifying...
How should multiple self-employed incomes be treated
Running more than one self-employed business? HMRC will not always treat them as separate. Whether...
Could you extend Child Benefit claim?
Parents of 16-19-year-olds: confirm your child’s continued education or training by 31 August 2025 to...
The legal responsibilities of directors
When someone agrees to become a director of a UK limited company, they take on...
The value of applying for trade marks
A trade mark is a vital tool for protecting the identity and reputation of your...
The importance of discretion – don’t send inappropriate messages during working hours!
An Employment Tribunal confirmed that using an employer's preferred method of communicating with employees to...
