Understanding VAT for limited companies and unincorporated businesses
For both limited companies and unincorporated businesses, managing Value Added Tax (VAT) can be a significant challenge, affecting a broad spectrum of business activities.
Short-term let owners to face new planning permission requirements
For owners of an Airbnb or other short-term let properties, new planning legislation is set to come in by Summer 2024, which could lead to new fees and penalties for non-compliance.
Can I claim Employment Allowance for my business?
The Employment Allowance is a means for SMEs to reduce the tax burden of employing staff at critical points in their growth and help avoid cash flow crises, via a reduction in National Insurance Contributions (NICs).
HMRC U-turns on its double cab pickups tax decision
HMRC surprised all taxpayers who own a double cab pickup as a company vehicle on 12 February by announcing that these vehicles would be classified as cars and not vans, which would have led to higher National Insurance Contributions (NICs)
Loophole closed: Pickups are now classed as cars (NOT vans)
A dispute between Coca-Cola and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has closed the loophole that previously defined double-cab pickups as vans and now means they will be classed as cars.
Starting a business: the complete checklist
The UK economy is built on SMEs and innovative entrepreneurs.
Understanding payroll responsibilities for apprentice wages
Managing payroll effectively is crucial, especially when it involves apprenticeship wages. Employers must adhere to government regulations to avoid potential fines, penalties and disputes.
Your payroll obligations when it comes to apprenticeship wages
Payroll is a complicated subject at the best of times, but when it comes to paying apprentices, maintaining compliance with Government policy is absolutely vital to avoid fines, penalties and potential disputes.
Investing in skills – Why SMEs should embrace apprenticeships
Alternative routes to employment are in the National Apprenticeship Week spotlight this week. Do you think apprenticeships are right for your business?
UK company law is changing – Get ready now!
There is a series of impending changes to UK company law as a result of the enactment of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act last year. These highly anticipated changes, expected to commence on 4 March 2024, subject to
