Sole traders – Is there a benefit to van ownership?
As a sole trader, it is only natural to look for opportunities to save money and maximise your earnings. One effective strategy is to consider buying a van, as sole traders can benefit from tax deductions on business-related expenses through
What are the risks with directors’ loans?
A director’s loan is money taken out of a company by a director that is not a salary, dividend, expense reimbursement or money that has previously been paid into or loaned to the company. A record of money borrowed or
Is 2025 your year to incorporate? Here are our top tips
Nearly 900,000 companies were incorporated in 2024 – an 11.2 per cent increase compared to 2023. More entrepreneurs are recognising the benefits of limited companies. The advantages of limited companies include limited personal liability, mitigated taxation and greater exposure to
Charging company electric vehicles – Costs, reimbursements, and tax implications
With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), many company directors and employees charge their cars at home.
Is your business environmentally sustainable? Why going green can improve your bottom line
For business owners, sustainability might have been something viewed as a nice-to-have or a PR exercise in the past, but because the regulatory landscape is changing fast, businesses that do not get ahead of these changes risk being left behind.
Smart pricing strategies – Protect your business without losing customers
More than half of UK businesses plan to raise their prices in the next three months, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
Directors’ loan accounts: How Section 455 impacts you
Directors’ loan accounts (DLAs) are a common financial tool for owner-managed businesses.
What tax reliefs can businesses in the creative industry claim?
To support the vibrant sector that is the creative industry, the Government offers an array of tax reliefs and expenditure credits.
Planning for tax changes to company cars during their lifecycle
As businesses plan their fleet strategies, recent changes announced in the Autumn Budget are set to impact the tax costs associated with company cars.
What does the abolition of the FHL tax regime mean for your BADR eligibility?
With the planned abolition of the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) tax regime in April 2025, owners of FHL properties are facing changes to how their properties are taxed.