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...
When can you deregister for VAT?
Considering VAT deregistration? Whether compulsory or voluntary, knowing the rules, deadlines and risks of delay...
The transition from FHL to Property Rental business
Tax perks for Furnished Holiday Lets have ended. From April 2025, lettings fall under standard...
Deadline for paying Class 1A NIC
Employers must pay Class 1A NICs on 2024-25 benefits by 19 July (22 July if...
HMRC interest rates following Bank of England rate cut
Following a Bank Rate cut to 4.25%, HMRC late payment and repayment interest rates will...