Tax often receives a negative perception, but it shouldn’t. It’s about understanding the tax rules and systems and using them to your best advantage. So, what do mean by tax planning? Business Tax Planning Effective tax planning is important for your business if you are aiming to maximise profits, ensure compliance, and prepare for sustainable […]
Category Archives: Business Tips
08
Apr
Apr
If you’ve been hiking in the wilderness or simply taking some time out from the news, you may have missed that we are currently experiencing challenging trade wars. Otherwise, you will all know that the USA has imposed trade tariffs on most countries worldwide, including ours. This has contributed to the fact that the economic […]
12
Feb
Feb
You may have heard that the statutory limits requiring businesses to conduct audits are changing soon. So, why does this matter? And what are the changes in audit limits? It matters because if you already must have your financial statements audited, then from April 2025, you have the option not to, depending on the size […]
08
Jan
Jan
As a well-established professional firm managing hundreds of businesses, we have encountered numerous situations where having a shareholders’ agreement would have saved time, money, energy, and a great deal of stress. Therefore, for those of you operating through a company, this serves as a reminder of why your business needs a shareholders’ agreement. What the […]
11
Dec
Dec
As this year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on what 2024 has meant for you and to set your sights on what you want to achieve in the coming year. As your accountant, we are serious about you and your ambitions. We love working with and alongside you to ensure […]
Business Tips, Employee Benefits, National Insurance
An increase in costs and responsibilities for the employer
06
Nov
Nov
October has been a significant month of news for employers. First, the long-awaited Employment Rights Bill was published on 10th October, and then the announcements were made in the Budget last week. You can’t have missed it, the rise in Employer’s National Insurance (NIC). From next year, an increase in costs and responsibilities for the employer […]
Business Tips, capital gains tax, HM Revenue & Customs, Personal Tax, Tax Tips
Further details of the Budget
31
Oct
Oct
Yesterday, we received the first Labour Budget in fourteen years, which was significant! It included substantial tax increases. There is a lot to consider, so we can begin by examining the details of the Budget. However, before we jump to the nitty gritty, here’s a summary of how the Budget affects you depending on who […]
23
Oct
Oct
As experienced accountants, we are accustomed to frequent changes from HM Revenue & Customs, but changes from Companies House are less common. However, there are proposed amendments to the Companies Act 2006 that will introduce identification verifications at Companies House. We are expecting more changes down the line as well so watch this space. A […]
Accounting Tips, Business Tips, HM Revenue & Customs
Chancellor wants businesses to move to “e-invoicing”
01
Oct
Oct
The government has unveiled a proposal to expand electronic invoicing across the UK and hinted at a forthcoming ‘Digital Transformation Roadmap’ for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). However, the details about both plans are currently limited. The chancellor wants businesses to move to “e-invoicing” as part of the process. In her first speech as Chancellor […]
25
Sep
Sep
This week is Labour Party conference week. Rachel Reeves made her debut speech on Monday as the Chancellor of the Exchequer. She said there was no return to austerity but instead a time for “iron discipline” and “relentless focus.” With this in mind, we explore what’s expected in the budget. When is the Budget? The […]