Red Tape Regulation
New business regulations come into effect on two common commencement dates (CCDs) in April and October each year. Below is our summary of some of… Read More »Red Tape Regulation
Business Advice
Dividend or salary?
If you are a director and shareholder of a company you could take payment by dividends, by salary, or a mixture of the two. There… Read More »Dividend or salary?
Don’t be a payroll dummy
HMRC recently revealed that hundreds of employers have entered inaccurate information on employer returns – 128 staff had been entered as Mr, Ms or Mrs… Read More »Don’t be a payroll dummy
Investing in your business
Whether you are considering fresh investment in an established business or initial investment in a new enterprise it is important that your investment decisions are… Read More »Investing in your business
Business Record Checks
HMRC has come under fire in recent weeks over its Business Record Checks, which target small and medium-sized businesses. HMRC claims that 44 per cent… Read More »Business Record Checks
Capital allowances
What is a capital allowance? If you buy an asset to use in your business that has a life of more than two years, you… Read More »Capital allowances
Time to review your business plan?
Whether you have been in business for decades, or are in the fledgling stages, reviewing your business plan at the start of the year can… Read More »Time to review your business plan?
The 2012 Finance Bill Draft Clauses
As promised, the Government has published the draft clauses if t5he Finance Bill 2012 three months prior to the Budget on 21 March 2012. The… Read More »The 2012 Finance Bill Draft Clauses
Christmas shopping abroad – know your limits
Christmas is fast approaching, and as the Christmas shopping rush begins, HMRC has issued guidance on the limits to buying abroad. Whether you are jetting… Read More »Christmas shopping abroad – know your limits
Passing on a family business
With ‘baby boomers’ now attaining state retirement age there is an increasing number of family businesses that will be handing over the reins in the… Read More »Passing on a family business